Mnangagwa should come out clear about the ballot printing

The debate over where ballot papers are printed and by whom continues to hog the limelight, as Zanu PF and the opposition have predictably taken diametrically opposing stances on the matter.

The government’s arguments have been that the printing of ballot papers is a security issue and the opposition’s demands are ludicrous.

On the other hand, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) insists the printing of ballot papers will be done via a direct procurement process, something that has obviously riled the opposition.

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