Set independent commission for electoral reforms: Zesn

IN a push for electoral reforms recommended by a number of elections observer missions accredited to Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Elections Support Network (Zesn) has called for the establishment of an electoral reform committee to see through the changes.

Nearly a year after the polls, small progress has been made towards election reforms and correcting contested areas, particularly regarding the independence of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commissions (Zec) and diaspora voting.

Zesn said it was important to ensure that the independence of Zec was reinforced by giving Parliament a direct oversight of the Commission instead of leaving
it to the discretion of a minister who is a player in the electoral processes.

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