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<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jonathan_Moyo/">Jonathan Moyo</a>, Zimbabwe’s former Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister who is currently in self-exile, has stated that the determination of the number, names, and location of polling stations by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission/">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> is not based on the delimitation exercise or report. Rather, it is determined by the number of registered voters for a particular election under existing constituency and ward electoral boundaries.
Moyo’s comments were made in response to a tweet by Team Pachedu that claimed ZEC had made significant changes that contradicted the gazetted final delimitation report. In a Twitter post seen by Pindula News, Moyo said that the delimitation report only concerns the electoral boundaries of constituencies and wards, while the establishment of polling stations is governed by the Electoral Act. He said:
<blockquote>
The determination of the number, names and location of polling stations by @ZECzim is not based on the delimitation exercise or report; but on the number of registered voters at any given time for a particular election under existing constituency and ward electoral boundaries!
 P/S: For the avoidance of doubt, and although initially it was not necessary to specifically refer to it, but is now necessary in light of the apparent dishonesty of the authors of the tweet in question, my above EXPLANATION that the DETERMINATION by @ZECzim of the number, names and location of polling stations is not based on the GAZETTED DELIMITATION REPORT but on the number of registered voters at any given time for a particular election was in fact a polite response to this tweet posted by @PacheduZW yesterday (Saturday): 
“ZEC has made significant changes THAT CONTRADICT what is in the gazetted final DELIMITATION REPORT. For instance, we have found 1083 new polling station codes that ZEC is using but ARE NOWHERE in the DELIMITATION REPORT.” 
My simple and straightforward point – which is the correct legal position- is that polling stations are not based on the Delimitation Report which is only about the electoral boundaries of constituencies whose number is fixed in the Constitution, and wards whose number may change during a delimitation exercise that should be done every 10 years. 
Polling stations are created or established anytime, depending on the number of registered voters, whenever there is a by-election or general election.
 Therefore, there can be no contradiction whatsoever between the delimitation report and the number, names or location of polling stations.
The legal process for establishing polling stations is entirely a different matter, as provided for in the Electoral Act!
</blockquote>
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Jonathan Moyo: Polling Stations Are Determined By Registered Voters, Not Delimitation

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) claims that members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) are financially supporting their challenge to the ZEC delimitation report and push for a postponement of this year’s elections.
MDC leader Mwonzora filed a Constitutional Court application last month to annul the report, claiming it was flawed due to irregularities in the process of creating the new boundaries.
The court dismissed the application for lacking jurisdiction. Mwonzora is now planning another attempt to set aside the delimitation report. NewZimbabwe cites him as saying:
<blockquote>
We have prepared our papers and today we are filing our application before the High Court seeking the same relief. We argue that a declaration must be made that the delimitation report is invalid, ZEC must be ordered to redo and that the proclamation must, by the President, follow receipt of a correct delimitation report.
</blockquote>
Mwonzora argues that the delimitation report doesn’t consider recent census data. After Chief Justice Luke Malaba dismissed his court bid, CCC leader Nelson Chamisa criticised Mwonzora for working with ZANU PF to delay the elections. Mwonzora claimed that despite public criticism from CCC, its members supported his legal challenge. He said:
<blockquote>
There are a number of people in CCC who were encouraging me to persist with the application to the extent of offering financial help there.
</blockquote>
The delimitation report has caused controversy since it was released earlier this year. A ZANU PF member previously attempted to challenge it in court.
Mwonzora’s legal challenge faced criticism from some political observers who accused him of trying to avoid a vote. Mwonzora’s performance in previous by-elections has been criticized, and some predict a similar outcome in this year’s elections.
The delimitation report is significant for the upcoming elections because it determines the boundaries of constituencies and wards for the purpose of parliamentary and local government elections.
The report is produced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and is based on population data from the national census. The report impacts the distribution of seats in parliament and local councils, which in turn affects the outcome of elections.
The controversy surrounding the delimitation report stems from concerns about the accuracy and fairness of the boundaries, and the potential for gerrymandering to benefit certain political parties or groups.
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MDC Claims CCC Members Fund Challenge To ZEC Delimitation Report

The <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwe Electoral</a> Commission (ZEC) is soliciting applications for ZEC accreditation in order to carry out voter education. In a notice seen by Pindula News, t<a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">he Commission</a> said it is extending an invitation to Civic Society Organisations (CSOs), <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Private Voluntary Organisations</a> (PVOs), and Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), including those who were previously authorised to conduct Voter Education, to submit new applications for accreditation to the Commission as Voter Educators. Reads the notice:
<blockquote>
ZIMBABWE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ZEC ACCREDITATION TO CONDUCT VOTER EDUCATION
Background The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is mandated by the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Chapter 12: Section 238) to conduct and supervise voter education. The Commission is inviting Civic Society Organisations (CSOs), Private Voluntary Organisations (PV0s) and Faith Based Organisations (FB0s), including those that were authorised to conduct Voter Education before this date, to submit new applications for accreditation by the Commission as Voter Educators.
Objectives and Expected Outputs/Deliverables 
The overall objective of the voter education collaboration between ZEC and CSOs/PV0s/B0s is to strengthen the democratic process through raising awareness on the significance of electoral processes among Zimbabwean voters and increase their participation in elections.
Eligibility criteria for Chic Society Organisations and Private Voluntary Organisations 
Requirements for CSOs and PVOs are stipulated In section 40C of the Zimbabwe Electoral Act Chapter 2.13 which specifies that an organisation: 
• Must consist wholly or mainly of citizens or permanent residents of Zimbabwe domiciled in Zimbabwe: or 
• Must be a lawfully constituted trust, the majority of whose trustees ate of citizens or payment residents of Zimbabwe domiciled in Zimbabwe: and 
• Should be an association or trust that must be registered as a private voluntary organisation in terms of the Private Voluntary Organisations Act [Chapter 17:05]: or registered in the Deeds Registry as a trust: 
• The organisation must be mandated by its constitution or trust deed, as the case may be, to provide voter education: and 
• Must employ individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of Zimbabwe to conduct any voter education, for this the organisation can furnish the Commission with all the names, addresses, citizenship or residence status and qualifications of the individuals who will conduct voter education: and 
• Must disclose the manner and sources of funding of its proposed voter education activities: the voter education is subject to section 40F, (hereunder, foreign contributions or donations may be channelled to the Commission for onward allocation) funded solely by local contributions or donations. 
• Must satisfy the Commission that it is not otherwise disqualified in terms of subsection (1) from providing voter education.
Eligibility criteria for Faith-Based Organisations 
FBOs are also guided by section 40C of the Zimbabwe Electoral Act Chapter 2.13, which specifies that Voter Education:
• Must be conducted by an organisation consisting wholly or mainly of citizens or permanent residents of Zimbabwe domiciled in Zimbabwe:
• Voter education must be conducted in accordance with a course or programme of instruction furnished or approved by the Commission: and
• The voter education materials to be used and the course or programme of instruction in accordance with which the voter education is conducted must be adequate, current, gender-sensitive, correct and not misleading or biased in favour of any political party: and 
• The voter education materials to be used and the course or programme of instruction in accordance with which the voter education is conducted must be furnished to the Commission for its scrutiny. 
• No fee or charge shall be levied for the provision of voter education or voter education material.
Applications should be sent on or before 19 May 2023 to: 
The Chief Elections Officer,
 Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) Head Office,
 Mahuchi Quantum Building, 1 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe 
Tel: +263 242 774 095/ 759 130/ 779 618 Email: inquiry@zec.org.zw
</blockquote>
Voter education is crucial because it plays a vital role in ensuring that citizens are informed and aware of their rights and responsibilities as voters. It helps to increase voter turnout, promote transparency, and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Voter education also helps to prevent <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">electoral fraud</a> and irregularities by empowering citizens to identify and report any suspicious activities. Additionally, it promotes democratic values by encouraging citizens to participate in the democratic process and make informed decisions when selecting their representatives. Overall, voter education is essential for the success and legitimacy of democratic elections.
Zimbabwe has scheduled elections between July 26 and August 26 this year, yet, there are concerns regarding a notable portion of the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwean population</a> that has not yet registered to vote.
Some analysts also express concern over previous voter patterns. They say the Zimbabwean electorate is disillusioned with election results due to allegations of fraud and irregularities, lack of transparency, politicisation of state institutions, limited political choice, and economic hardship. These factors have allegedly eroded <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">public confidence</a> in the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">electoral process</a>.
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ZEC Invites Applications For Voter Education Accreditation

Zimbabwe will proceed with presidential and legislative elections in July-August after the <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/08/constitutional-court-dismisses-mwonzoras-application-to-nullify-zecs-delimitation-report/">Constitutional Court rejected an application</a> by the opposition party, MDC, to nullify ZEC’s Delimitation report.
MDC which is led by Senator Douglas Mwonzora approached the courts seeking the nullification of the delimitation report claiming that it favoured the ruling ZANU PF. 
What is delimitation?
Delimitation is a process of dividing a country into constituencies and wards for elections. An unbalanced delimitation that favours a party is called “gerrymandering” and can manipulate election results.
MDC claimed the February delimitation report favoured ZANU-PF. The Constitutional Court, however, rejected their application on the grounds that the MDC could not prove how fundamental rights were being violated and how the delimitation of constituencies affected those rights.
MDC Rejected the Court Outcome:
But the party’s president, Douglas Mwonzora, told reporters that the court dismissed the application because it does not hold jurisdiction and that the Constitutional Court had “made a political judgement.” Mwonzora said the judgement was unfair and they will continue to fight for free and fair elections. He stated that the delimitation report is flawed and could lead to a disaster, making Zimbabwe a laughingstock.
Lawyer Lovemore Madhuku who represented MDC said they want a court to declare the delimitation report invalid. They may go to the High Court to fight legally.
What if the delimitation report is invalidated:
If the delimitation report is declared invalid, it would mean that the electoral boundaries and precincts drawn by the report would be nullified and new boundaries would have to be created through a new delimitation process. This could potentially delay the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe, as a new delimitation process would need to be carried out. It is likely that a new delimitation process would take several months to complete.
The general elections must be held between 26 July and 26 August, to comply with Constitutional regulations that the election must come not more than 30 days after the expiry period of the current Parliament. Current laws also stipulate that a proclamation can only be made 44-88 days before the election date.
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MDC Loses Delimitation Report Case: Here Are The Effects

<a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Fadzayi_Mahere/">Fadzayi Mahere</a> has said the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is not a party to the delimitation report case contrary <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/05/04/ccc-lawyer-applies-to-oppose-mwonzoras-application-on-zec-delimitation-report/">to reports</a> by former Information Minister <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Jonathan_Moyo/">Jonathan Moyo</a>.
Moyo, a Political Science Professor claimed this Thursday that the CCC opposed <a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Douglas_Mwonzora">Douglas Mwonzora</a>‘s legal challenge against <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G" href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a>‘s 2023 delimitation report through lawyer Jeremiah Bamu. He claimed:
<blockquote>
The fact that ZanuPF has virtually completed its primary elections and that CCC is about to complete its stalled candidate selection process, both based on new electoral boundaries, makes it unlikely that the ZEC delimitation report will be set aside. More likely, praxis will prevail over theory to avoid chaos. But in the event that the delimitation report is set aside, it is difficult to see why and how the Court would grant Mwonzora’s prayer that the election proclamation should only be made after ZEC has redone the delimitation report. This expectation might explain why through its proxy, CCC has opportunistically made a eleventh hour application to basically argue against postponement of the election. It’s a winning argument, almost guaranteed!
</blockquote>
In response, Mahere said the opposition party which is led by Nelson Chamisa, a former Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services during the Government of National Unity (GNU) was not a party to the case. She said:
<blockquote>
The ⁦<a class="link-complex" data-user-name="CCCZimbabwe" href="https://twitter.com/CCCZimbabwe/" rel="noopener user" target="_blank">@CCCZimbabwe</a>⁩ is not party to any litigation relating to the Delimitation Report in the ConCourt or otherwise. We are focused on pushing forward our Citizens’ Campaign &amp; securing Citizen Representatives to ensure a BIG WIN in the elections.<img alt="🇿🇼" class="emoji" decoding="async" draggable="false" src="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f1ff-1f1fc.png"/>
</blockquote>
Mwonzora seeks to nullify the ZEC Delimitation Report and postpone the general election, scheduled for August, by six months to give the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) time to redo the delimitation exercise and provide a new report.
Bamu applied to become Amicus Curiae or a friend of the court opposing Mwonzora’s request that, if the delimitation report is nullified, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election proclamation should be postponed until ZEC has redone the delimitation exercise and submitted a new report. In other words, Bamu’s application is against delaying the general election.
Jonathan Moyo argues that Mwonzora may face preliminary obstacles, such as a lack of capacity (locus standi) to sue ZEC as a presidential candidate. Moyo explained that Mwonzora is a presidential candidate, therefore, is unaffected by the new electoral boundaries in the ZEC delimitation report since voters can vote for him no matter the ward or constituency they are voting from. He added
The CCC party wants elections held this year. <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2023/04/22/elections-are-like-christmas-you-cant-postpone-them-mahere/">Mahere has compared elections to Christmas</a> and believes they should take place regularly, regardless of the situation. The party alleges that Mwonzora’s challenge of the delimitation report was instructed by the ruling ZANU PF party, which is afraid of holding elections this year. The upcoming elections are set to take place sometime between July 26 and August 26. 
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Mahere Says CCC Is Not A Party To The Delimitation Report Case

Jeremiah Bamu, a legal practitioner associated with the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has filed an application with the Constitutional Court to oppose Douglas Mwonzora’s legal challenge against ZEC’s 2023 delimitation report.
Mwonzora seeks to nullify the report and postpone the general election, scheduled for August, by six months to give the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) time to redo the delimitation exercise and provide a new report.
Bamu’s application to become Amicus Curiae is significant because it opposes Mwonzora’s request that, if the delimitation report is nullified, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election proclamation should be postponed until ZEC has redone the delimitation exercise and submitted a new report. In other words, Bamu’s application is against delaying the general election.
The main case will be heard by the full bench of the ConCourt next week on 8 May. Douglas Mwonzora and his supporters are optimistic that the ZEC delimitation report will be nullified since the formula used by the Commission is unconstitutional.
However, Jonathan Moyo, a former Information minister and political professor, argues that there are indications that the case may not be decided on its merits, but rather on technicalities.
Moyo who is also a legal expert says Mwonzora may face preliminary obstacles, such as a lack of capacity (locus standi) to sue ZEC as a presidential candidate. Moyo explained that Mwonzora is a presidential candidate, therefore, is unaffected by the new electoral boundaries in the ZEC delimitation report since voters can vote for him no matter the ward or constituency they are voting from. He added:
<blockquote>
The fact that ZanuPF has virtually completed its primary elections and that CCC is about to complete its stalled candidate selection process, both based on new electoral boundaries, makes it unlikely that the ZEC delimitation report will be set aside. More likely, praxis will prevail over theory to avoid chaos. But in the event that the delimitation report is set aside, it is difficult to see why and how the Court would grant Mwonzora’s prayer that the election proclamation should only be made after ZEC has redone the delimitation report. This expectation might explain why through its proxy, CCC has opportunistically made a eleventh hour application to basically argue against postponement of the election. It’s a winning argument, almost guaranteed!
</blockquote>
The CCC party’s spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere, has compared elections to Christmas and believes they should take place regularly, regardless of the situation. The party alleges that Mwonzora’s challenge of the delimitation report was instructed by the ruling ZANU PF party, which is afraid of holding elections this year. The upcoming elections are set to take place sometime between July 26 and August 26. Political analysts have urged the implementation of political reforms to ensure fair competition.
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CCC-linked Lawyer Applies To Oppose Mwonzora's Application On ZEC Delimitation Report

<a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Douglas_Mwonzora">Douglas Mwonzora</a>, the leader of the <a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Movement_for_Democratic_Change">Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)</a>, denies that his party was instructed by the ruling party to challenge the <a href="https://wiki.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s (ZEC)</a> final delimitation report.
He stated that the MDC’s application to the Constitutional Court was made independently and that it was in the best interest of the country to ensure that the upcoming elections are credible. Senator Mwonzora said in a statement:
<blockquote>
Contrary to sentiments from some quarters, this application was conceived solely by the MDC and acting on its own accord. In this regard, the MDC was guided by what is in the best interests of the nation. It is not in the best interest of Zimbabwe that the country has unfree and unfair elections. In the past, unfree and unfair elections have led to bloodshed as well as deep resentment and social strife among our people.
</blockquote>
Mwonzora believes that low-quality elections contribute to Zimbabwe’s international isolation, which causes social and economic stagnation. He stated that the Constitutional Court application, along with other strategies, aims to prevent future contested elections and ensure that the will of the people is respected.
The MDC has challenged the final delimitation report, claiming that:
<blockquote>
a). ZEC did not consider the results of the population census, which is necessary to determine the number of people in each ward or constituency. 
b). 119 out of 210 constituencies violate the 20% variance provided for in Zimbabwe’s Constitution. 
c). The President’s proclamation of the final Delimitation Report was illegal because it did not provide the required names and boundaries of wards and constituencies. 
d). The polling stations have been named using a sequence of numbers and letters that only ZEC can identify. 
</blockquote>
The case will be heard on May 8, 2023, by a full bench of seven judges in the Constitutional Court.
The MDC’s allegations regarding the delimitation process could have significant implications for the credibility of the electoral process in Zimbabwe. If the Constitutional Court finds merit in the MDC’s claims, it could lead to the redrawing of constituency boundaries. This could result in the postponement of harmonised elections scheduled to be held sometime between July 26 and August 26 this year. 
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) claims that Mwonzora was sent by the ruling party to challenge the delimitation report in order to delay the elections as ZANU PF fears losing. However, ZANU PF denies these accusations.
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Mwonzora Says MDC Wasn't Instructed To Challenge ZEC's Delimitation Report

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> is being criticised for allegedly sharing voters’ mobile phone numbers with the ruling ZANU PF party. This is not the first time this has happened, as ZEC was accused of the same thing before the 2018 elections.
Electoral watchdogs are questioning how ZANU PF obtained these numbers and are concerned about unsolicited campaign messages being sent to voters, which even specify their constituency. Zimbabwe is set to hold elections in July or August.
One of the messages seen by this reporter read:
<blockquote>
Kwaziwai. lyi ndiyo WhatsApp nhamba yangu yeHatfield 0719115647, ichengetedzei mufoni menyu nekuzivisa vamwe vagari vemuHatfield Ndichange ndichikuzivisai paWhatsApp STATUS yangu, zvirikuitwa nehurumende kuvaka nyika yedu nemuno muHatfield . Ndatenda, ndini wenyu President ED Mnangagwa. [Greetings. This is my WhatsApp number for Hatfield. Keep it on your mobile phone and inform other Hatfield residents. I will be keeping you updated through my WhatsApp status, on what the government is doing to build our nation and Hatfield. Thank you, Yours, President ED Mnagagwa.]
</blockquote>
Team Pachedu, a group of data analysts, criticised ZEC for sharing voters’ phone numbers with ZANU PF. In a Twitter post seen by Pindula News, Team Pachedu demanded that ZEC and the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Postal_and_Telecommunications_Regulatory_Authority_of_Zimbabwe">Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)</a> explain how the ruling party attained the electorate’s phone numbers:
<blockquote>
ZEC has illegally leaked the new voters roll with phone numbers to ZANU-PF. Voters are now receiving unsolicited ZANU-PF messages including those in new constituencies. The Data Protection Act and multiple laws have been violated. We demand an explanation! @ZECzim @Potraz_zw. Zec must be sued for violating the Data Protection Act by sharing phone records with Zanu PF. Econet and NetOne must also be sued for illegally facilitating unsolicited bulk SMSs for Zanu PF. Zec and Zanu PF must not be allowed to break our laws wantonly.
</blockquote>
Takunda Tsunga, a legal and advocacy officer at the Election Resource Centre, has stated that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) needs to explain how ZANU PF obtained its voters’ numbers. Tsunga is concerned about unsolicited text messages from political parties and questions about where they obtained the voters’ information. He believes that if the electoral commission was involved in leaking the electorate’s information, it would compromise free and fair elections by giving one party an unfair advantage. Therefore, ZEC needs to provide clarity on this matter.
Andrew Makoni, the chairperson of Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network, questioned the compliance with the Data Protection Act regarding the source of phone numbers used to send voters messages. He called for clarity on the database used to access the phone numbers and raised concerns about unsolicited consent. Makoni noted that there is no opt-out option for recipients of the messages, and it is up to individuals to handle the situation if they do not wish to receive them.
ZEC deputy chairperson Rodney Simukai Kiwa told NewsDay that the commission had not availed a voters roll with the electorate’s phone numbers to ZANU PF.
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ZEC Criticised For Sharing Voters' Phone Numbers With ZANU PF

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> says the harmonised elections scheduled for July this year will go ahead as planned despite a court challenge by MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora.
Senator Mwonzora filed his application at the High Court last week in a bid to have the polls postponed because of controversy over the delimitation exercise.
ZEC deputy chairperson Rodney Kiwa told <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009229/elections-going-ahead-zec">NewsDay</a> in an interview that elections will go ahead once President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed the election dates. Kiwa said:
<blockquote>
My prayer is that we don’t come to that because right now, in my very significant mind, I am not seeing what will stand in the way of us holding elections as soon as His Excellency, the President, has made the proclamation, I don’t see anything stopping us from holding elections.
</blockquote>
Kiwa added that holding elections is very important because any new government, councillor or Member of Parliament draws legitimacy from the outcome of the elections.
Speaking on HStv’s FreeTalk, political analyst and academic Ibbo Mandaza claimed that there was a covert attempt to postpone the polls. Mandaza said:
<blockquote>
Some are saying the reason for Mwonzora going to court as he has done is part of the strategy by Mnangagwa to have the elections postponed. Certainly, elements of the CCC [Citizens Coalition for Change], Nelson Chamisa himself argue that. It’s difficult not to believe it.
</blockquote>
ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa dismissed the allegations as laughable. He said:
<blockquote>
All our internal structures are ready for the polls, we are finishing our candidate selection. Why would we want to postpone elections.
</blockquote>
Mwonzora has, however, defended his court challenge as necessary to guarantee free and fair elections. 
Government critics, including the Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) view the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/delimitation-report-a-zanu-pf-scheme-to-maintain-two-thirds-majority-in-parliament-zdi/">delimitation exercise as a ZANU-PF scheme</a> to maintain a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
The delimitation exercise set new boundaries and constituencies for the purposes of the 2023 elections.
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ZEC Says Elections Will Go Ahead As Scheduled

Self-proclaimed Change Champion in Chief Nelson Chamisa has mocked MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora for challenging the delimitation report in court, saying his erstwhile colleague has “no supporters”.
The MDC-T has failed to win a single parliamentary or council seat in elections that were held after Mwonzora became the party’s president.
On 14 March 2023, Mwonzora filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking the nullification of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) delimitation report.
He argued that the delimitation report does not meet the requirements of section 161 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
But addressing a campaign rally in Gutu, Masvingo on Saturday, 19 March, Chamisa said CCC will win in the upcoming general elections in spite of the “flawed” delimitation report. He said:
<blockquote>
This is the year for citizens’ victory for change. I heard some people with no supporters have challenged the delimitation report in the courts, but we are not worried about the boundaries created.
Our party is everywhere, even if they move people, the people will vote in those new areas. We are ready to win, this time I will score without looking at the goal.
</blockquote>
Witwatersrand University-based political analyst Romeo Chasara warned opposition parties against allowing ZEC to use the “discredited” voters’ roll in the upcoming elections. Said Chasara:
<blockquote>
The Constitution is supreme and sacred. In this case, I think Mwonzora is right to test the legality of the whole delimitation exercise.
Opposition parties cannot cherry-pick battles to fight when the Constitution is under attack.
It is wrong if the CCC is not challenging the delimitation report because they think it does not affect their prospects of winning elections when there are reasonable grounds that the process is flawed and the Constitution has been violated.
</blockquote>
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Chamisa Mocks Mwonzora For Challenging Delimitation Report

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Electoral_Commission">Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC)</a> has said the final nationwide mobile biometric voter registration will begin next Sunday as preparations for 2023 harmonised elections gather momentum.
The voter registration campaign will precede various other activities, including opening the voters’ roll for public inspection.
ZEC chief elections officer, Mr Utloile Silaigwana, said preparations for the harmonised elections had commenced. <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/final-mobile-voter-registration-begins-zec-tables-130bn-election-budget">The Sunday Mail</a> cites him as saying:
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The commission will undertake a nationwide mobile voter registration exercise from March 12 to 21, 2023, as it normally does before any general election.
The voter registration blitz will provide an opportunity for new registrants to register and for the existing registrants to apply for transfers.
Currently, trainings to equip voter educators, voter registration officers and their supervisors is underway in preparation for the blitz.
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Preparing for elections is not different from preparing for any major electoral process.
It entails planning for both human and material resources, capacitation of officers, (and) mobilisation of resources.
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The commission is finalising the roadmap to the elections, which will be shared with stakeholders once the election date has been proclaimed by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.
ZEC requires $128,6 billion for the elections.
Treasury has always honoured its obligation to fund the commission.
The programme will be multi-faceted and entail engaging various stakeholder groups, deployment of voter education officers, use of both print and electronic media and the use of the ZEC website and social media platforms.
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He also said the Constitution of the Multi-Party Liaison Committee will help with the resolution of all possible disputes during the election period.
Eligible voters will still be able to register until two days after the proclamation of the election date by President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>.
According to ZEC’s preliminary 2023 elections roadmap, the polls management body is preparing for an extensive post-<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/download-final-delimitation-report-govt-gazette-pdf/">delimitation</a> awareness programme to explain to the electorate the new electoral boundaries.
This process will lead to other routine electoral procedures such as accreditation of observers and the media, production of the voters’ roll, the constitution of the nomination court and establishment of the Multi-Party Liaison Committee.
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