Conclusion ZESN has previously pointed out that electoral reforms were a key priority in promoting credible elections as Zimbabwe prepares for the 2018 harmonised elections. ZESN recommends and calls upon Parliament to commit towards a comprehensive process of aligning the Electoral Laws with the Constitution well in advance of the forthcoming election. ZESN considers the use of presidential powers to amend electoral laws, to be inconsistent with provisions of the Constitution. ZESN therefore calls upon parliament to take the lead in amending the electoral laws, considering submissions that have been made in previous ZESN position papers that enhance the freeness, fairness and credibility of the electoral process. 8|Page AN ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL ©ZESN 2017