The Regulations should also provide for the timeous approval of voter education
materials
The regulations should provide for ICTs such as social media, SMS platforms and web
applications in conducting voter education on how to register and why it is important
to register.
Conclusion
Electoral reforms still remain a priority in promoting credible elections as Zimbabwe
prepares for the 2018 harmonised elections. Parliament must commit to comprehensively
align the Electoral Laws to the Constitution, a process that is long overdue. Though there
have been piecemeal amendments to the Electoral Act, ZEC has an obligation to set up
administrative regulations that will instil confidence and trust in electoral processes in
particular the impending voter registration process. ZESN reiterates that the ability to
exercise the democratic right to vote is premised on the respect for principles of democratic
electoral processes upholding the key tenets of democracy such as inclusivity,
comprehensiveness, transparency and accountability.
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