or the National Command centre. 17. Postal Voting 17.1 It is recommended that as a security measure, tamper proof envelopes should be used in postal voting to prevent fraudulent activity. 17.2 ZESN urges the extension of postal voting to cover other persons who are eligible to vote but would not be present on the polling day. It should not be available to persons on government business only. If a person can show proof that he or she will b=not be present to cast his vote on polling day, he should be allowed to apply for postal voting. At present the system discriminates against those in business who may have to be away to do business during election days. Postal voting does contain risks but it should be more widely available than it is at present. 17.3 Further to the recommendation on Diaspora voting, ZESN urges a reconsideration of postal voting to allow Zimbabweans in the Diaspora who are eligible to vote to use it. 18. Special Voting for the elderly 18.1 ZESN recommends that the special voting procedure be broadened to include the elderly, physically handicapped, the sick and infirm who would not otherwise be able to attend at polling stations on polling day. The state must take a pro-active approach that enables voters to fully exercise their right to vote in line with individuals’ political rights as guaranteed under Section 23A of the Constitution. It is recommended that just as the state has made special procedures for those who cannot be physically present on government business, it must also account for the voting rights of those who cannot be present by reason of old age, physical incapacity or generally ill-health. At present the voting procedures which effectively limit the participation of the aged could be seen as discriminatory on the grounds of ageism and therefore potentially in violation of Section 23 of the Constitution. 54