In order to have first-hand witness of the electoral processes, more than 96% of CCJPZ Election Day Observers observed from inside the polling station as shown in the diagram below: Diagram 15: Illustrating location of CCJPZ Election day observers during the observation process 5.2 Analysis of the Election Day Processes 5.2.1 Opening and Closing of Polling Stations On 9 July 2018, ZEC gave notice, in terms of Section 53(1) (b) of the Electoral Act that elections for the country's President, Members of the National Assembly and Local Authorities would be done on 30 July 2018 where ―A polling station shall be open continuously from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 30 p.m. on a polling day. The following graph shows the CCJPZ observations in this regard. Diagram 16: Opening time for polling stations 30 See Zimbabwe Electoral Act (Chapter 2:13) 25