12.01.18 ZESN Observer at Vutete Clinic, Chivi in Ward 1 of Chivi District in Masvingo was denied entry into the registration centre on the pretext that her accreditation card had expired. 1 The observer was only allowed entry into the registration center after ZESN discussed the matter with the ZEC ward supervisor. 23.01.18 ZESN observer at Musume Mberengwa Secondary school was denied south entry into the registration centre on the basis that their accreditation card had expired. 23 The observer was only allowed entry into the registration center after ZESN intervened by calling the ZEC Ward Supervisor to rectify the issue, since the correct position was that observer accreditation cards were valid until the voter inspection exercise was concluded. 24.01.18 A ZESN observer reported that Chiredzi West people were coming to the centre to ask for the reprinting of their registration slips claiming that they were needed by traditional leaders, party Chairpersons, and Ward Councillors. 2 ZESN has formally brought reports of intimidation of registrants to the attention of ZEC and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission. The ZEC has issued a public statement regarding the same. 25.01.18 A ZESN observer stationed at Kuwadzana Kuwadzana 2 High reported that people around the area were alleging that ZANU-PF members were moving from door to door recording the details of registered voters. 38 ZEC officials at the centre advised people who lodged the complaint to go and report to the police. 30.01.18 A War veteran at Sonungu in Matobo North Gwandavale was reportedly demanding that villagers give him their voter registration slips’ serial numbers as a precondition to get food aid as well as to prove they do not belong to parties that oppose 14 ZESN has formally brought reports of intimidation of registrants to the attention of ZEC and the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission. The ZEC has issued a public statement regarding the same. 76