Q54: What in your opinion should SADC (the Southern Africa Development Community) do when any political party
that practices serious violence and/or intimidation in elections? Which is the one action that you believe will have the
biggest impact?
Q55A: Are you a registered voter of Zimbabwe? Q55B: Have you in the last 12 months inspected the voters roll to
confirm that all your registration details are in order, or still in order? Q55C: If you are not currently registered, but are
eligible to be registered, do you think that you will go and register in order to vote in the next round of elections?
Q55D: If you are not registered, what is the one most important reason for this?
Q56A: When Zimbabweans choose a political party to support, what do you think is the most important issue that lets
them make up their minds? Q56A(i): … choose a party that is not corrupt and spends public money accountably.
Q56A(ii): … look for a political party that supports land reform to Zimbabwe. Q56A(iii): … support any political party
that can bring change. Q56A (iv): … go with a political party that supports indigenisation in Zimbabwe.
Q56A(v): … choose a party that shows it can deliver services, especially on the local level. Q56A(vi): … choose a
party that is committed to civil and political freedoms (freedom to speak openly, vote freely, protest). Q56A(vii): …
support a party that defends Zimbabwe against the interference of foreign countries. Q56A(viii): … look at who it is
that liberated Zimbabwe from the British. Q56B: Would you say that this is roughly how it works for you too when you
decide on support for a political party)? Q56C: Which of the following statements is closest to your view? 1. People
vote for the same party all the time, regardless of what it does. 2. People use elections to punish a party that
disappoints them.
Q57: Have you heard of …? Q57A: Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment; Q57B: The Community Share
Ownership Trust Scheme; Q57C: The proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund; Q57D: The National Indigenisation
Economic and Empowerment Board.
Q58: Which of the following statements do you agree with most? Choose Statement 1 or Statement 2. Q58A: 1.
Foreign-owned companies bring growth and development to Zimbabwe. 2. If all major companies that operate in
Zimbabwe are owned by Zimbabweans there will be growth and development. Q58B: 1. I agree with both the
principle and the current methods of indigenisation in Zimbabwe. 2. I agree with the indigenisation thrust in
Zimbabwe … it is just the current methods that are a problem. Q58C: 1. Indigenisation will ensure economic benefits
for ALL Zimbabweans. 2. Indigenisation is only for elites who can buy or claim shares in foreign-owned companies in
Zimbabwe.
Q59: Let us further explore how the indigenisation policy in Zimbabwe … Do you agree or disagree with the following
statements? Q59A: ... Will bring inclusive economic development to Zimbabwe; Q59B: … Will create the opportunity
for locals to enjoy the proceeds of the mining operations in their areas; Q59C: … Will benefit me personally. [See
follow-up Q3H, only ask after Q3G]; Q59D: … Is about predatorial Zimbabwean business claiming shares in foreignowned companies; Q59E: … Will finally liberate thousands of our men and women from economic bondage; Q59F:
… Will scare away investors Q59G: … Will bring jobs for the youth. Q59H: In the question above [Q59C] you said
that you personally expect benefits through indigenisation … please tell me, what is it specifically that you hope to
get, or see changing in your life as a result of indigenisation?
Q60: Have you heard about …? Q60A: The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC); Q60B: The Registrar-General
of elections in Zimbabwe. Q60C: Is the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) ready for elections in 2012 or will it
be ready for elections in the first half of 2013? Q60D: Do you have confidence that ZEC has the administrative
capacity to run the next election effectively? Q60E: What is the most important reason for your answer? Q60F: Do
you have confidence that ZEC will treat all political parties equally in the next election? Q60G: What is the most
important reason for your answer? Q60H: Is the office of the Registrar-General (the RG) ready for elections in 2012
or will the RG be ready for elections in the first half of 2012? Q60I: Do you have confidence that the office of the
Registrar-General has the administrative capacity to register voters and compile an accurate voters' roll?
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