Introduction                               

Prior to the promulgation of SI 85 of 2017 on 21 July 2017, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) had shared with stakeholders the draft Electoral (Voter Registration) Regulations, 2017, in accordance with Section 192 of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13], for input and feedback before finalisation. ZESN submitted written submissions and made oral representations to ZEC with a view to strengthen the proposed regulations in accordance with the electoral principles in the Constitution together with the parent Act, the Electoral Act. These regulations have been enacted after consultations with ZESN and other stakeholders…more