parameters for peaceful demonstrations and respect for national
institutions.
c.
Election candidates must abide by the ZEC Code of Conduct and there is
need for strict enforcement of the Code of Conduct. Parliament should
consider passing a law to empower ZEC to sanction candidates who breach
the Code of Conduct.
d.
A thorough review should be undertaken of all laws relating to hate speech,
abuse of cyberspace and incitement to commit acts of violence.
e.
Political parties should be encouraged at all times to preach unity for the
benefit of all Zimbabweans in order for the people to be able to live together
as citizens of one nation despite their political differences.
7.3.
Electoral Reforms
a. In order to enhance efficiency and transparency in the announcement of
election results, the Commission recommends the development of ICT
facilities for expeditious transmission of results to the Command Centre as
soon as practicable.
b. The Commission recommends that Parliament should consider adopting
legislation to shorten the time taken in the announcement of presidential
results in future elections.
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