Harare- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to deliver a free and fair election when Zimbabweans vote in a general election expected by mid-year.
Speaking at a debt resolution conference in Harare, President Mnangagwa said; “Zimbabwe will conduct free and fair elections this year, consistent with our Constitution and electoral laws.”
“My administration is unwavering in its adherence to constitutionalism, the rule of law and the tenets of good governance and democracy. We will ensure that our laws are applied consistently, without fear or favour.”
President Mnangagwa said, in addition, human rights concerns were being addressed in line with Zimbabwe laws and international conventions,” he said.
In preparation for the elections, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) conducted a two phased voter registration exercise as well as voter’s roll inspection, meant to allow voters to check whether they appeared on the roll, and whether their identity details were captured correctly.
Delimitation of the 210 constituency National Assembly seats for the forthcoming elections, based on the latest census data, was also conducted.
The delimitation report has since been gazetted by President Mnangagwa.
The government has set aside ZW$76 billion in the 2023 national budget for the upcoming general elections.
Presenting the budget last year, Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube said;
“The 2023 National Budget is setting aside resources to cover voter registration ZWL$12 billion, voter inspection ZWL$11 billion and actual election conduct ZWL$53 billion, among others.”
