SADC Parliamentary Forum Elections Observation Mission ZEC prepared adequately for the elections and all There is need to promulgate a law to govern the logistical arrangements were done in accordance with registration and operations of political parties in the electoral timetable Zimbabwe SADC Principles governing the conduct of democratic elections ZEC was commended for the collaborative approach to There is need to standardize timelines for the voter education whereby ZEC accredited a significant verification of ballot papers number of CSOs to conduct voter education There is need to improve lighting in temporary ZRP granted authority to all political parties to hold structures being used as polling stations public assemblies including rallies and demonstrations ZEC urged to engage stakeholders and take a cue in peace from other SADC countries regards the design, Higher voter turnout at most polling stations printing, storage and transportation of ballot papers Fundamental human rights were unhindered during the campaign period and on Election Day. There is need to strengthen the legal framework governing electoral media coverage in order to Zimbabwe Republic Police played an important role in enhance fair, balanced and responsible reporting providing security to the electorate without interfering by the media, in particular the public media with the voting process Noted that ZESN carried out an independent voters’ roll audit African Union Election Observation Mission ZEC carried out all electoral processes on time. AU Guidelines All parties exercised their rights but however. for African Low threshold requirement for registration of political Union Electoral Obse ZEC was urged to be transparent and speedily in their results announcement processes 110 | P a g e