The European Union Observer Mission to Zimbabwe has said the
#ZimElections2018
are far from free or fair. Questions transparency and traceability of Zimbabwe’s electoral processes
#ZimDecides2018
@ZECzim
Fact Check
Even though found guilt by the Magistrate’s Court, CCC Spokesperson
@advocatemahere
is not disqualified from election as a Member of Parliament in the 2023 Harmonized Election.
Chief Charumbira has been ordered by Justice Phiri to publicly retract his statements stating that traditional leaders will support ZANU PF in the upcoming elections.
The Ministry of Local Government was also ordered to take disciplinary action against him.
#LevelPlayingField
Ginimbi lived fast, popped champagne & never forgot about his civic duties. We remember his message to the youths to register & participate in elections.
"If you don't speak for yourself [during elections] who is going to speak for you"
#RegisterToVoteZW
Continue to RIP Mbinga
ALERT
The ERC has received numerous reports of continued intimidation and harassment of its observers.
Additionally, 2 ERC staff were tailed by unmarked cars from Rotten Row Magistrates Court following the conclusion of the case of arrested employees.
#ElectionZW
#ZimDecides2023
Current situation at Cecil House Registration Centre - Harare.
Over 200 people lining up to register
Final Day to register for the 2023 Harmonised Election
#RegisterToVoteZW
The MDC Alliance Legal Team has successfully filed their Constitutional Court Application seeking to invalidate the Zimbabwe 2018 Presidential Election Results.
#LevelPlayingField
#ZimElections2018
BREAKING
Our 16 staffers together with
@ZESN1
members have been released on bail set at US$200 bail by Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna!
They are due back in court on 28 September 2023 at 0900hrs!
#ElectionsZW
Right Now!
Urgent Chamber Application ERC vs Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
ERC is seeking an order compelling ZEC to release the Provisional Voters’ Roll used for the current Inspection Period
“Transparency and accountability are key principles for election management.”
Court order instructing
@ZECzim
to furnish
@erczimbabwe
with the voters’ roll used for inspection finally granted.
Though late, a precedence has been set and will go along way to improve transparency and accountability in future.
#LevelPlayingField
#ZimDecides2018
VOTER REGISTRATION IS OPEN
You can now register to vote at your nearest District and Provincial Registration Centre across the country.
Call 08080219 if you need voter registration centre locations.
#RegisterToVoteZW
#registertovote
#Register
Advocate Mpofu
Once ZEC declared the results as final, they have no legal basis to make amendments to the results, as they have attempted to do with their affidavits.
Only a court can make amendments to a declaration by ZEC.
By their own admissions the results are inconsistent
Dr Thokozani Khupe heads the list of replacement nominees for Party-list Members of Parliament (PR/Senate) following the recall of MDC Alliance MP's.
NB
The public has up to 4 September to file objections with ZEC to these replacements
For more info contact TollFree 08080219
We condemn in the strongest possible terms, attacks that occurred at a ZANU-PF rally that was held in Bulawayo today.
We urge all Zimbabweans to shun violence and uphold peace before, during and after the
#ZimElections2018
#IamZimbabwe
On 9 November 2023, MP Harare East
@Katazamhondoro
in Parliament asked
"Why ZEC ran out of ballot papers during the election despite them (ZEC) telling the public they had printed enough?
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Our Rich Auntie
@saloe2398
😍 doing the Lords work.
Salo says REGISTER;
- "You have the power to decide on the quality of life for yourself"
- "This is your life, take time to make that decision.
Oh and "DON'T DO DRUGS🤪🤣!
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByElectionsZW
Chief Charumbira
Man tipped to be President of
#PanAfricanParliament
Why is PAP fronting a man that does not respect rule of law in Zim?
He ignores a 2018 High Court order compelling him to withdraw unconstitutional comments made during 2018 elections
Find attached contact details for all 210 MPs.
Call your MP today and engage with them on their work in your Constituency.
#CallyourMP
#RegisterElectEngage
Chief Charumbira was yesterday served with the High Court order compelling him to publicly retract statements pledging allegiance to ZANU PF, at the behest of ERC.
The count down to the 7 day ultimatum begins. He has until Thursday 14 June 2018 to comply.
#LevelPlayingField
A polling station meant to be at Glenview 1 Shopping Centre is reportedly missing. Potential voters who were allocated there are wandering in the area. Some tried to vote at nearby polling stations but were turned away. We have reported the issue to
@ZECzim
and we await feedback.
Chitungwiza Ward 24 By election results
MDC A -1 059
ZANU PF- 993
MDC T - 29
NCA - 3
Votes Rejected- 9
Chagwada Yotam of MDC A is declared winner of the Chitungwiza Ward 24 Rural District Council.
ERC CONCERNED BY VOTERS ROLL ANOMALIES
ERC notes with concern at the alleged tampering of the voters’ roll availed to stakeholders ahead of the March 26 by-elections.
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByelectionsZW
ZEC is an independent Commission which is protected by the Constitution, which states that no person may interfere with the functioning of the Commission.
Minister of Health in suspending by-elections without consulting ZEC has subverted
@ZECzim
's constitutional duties.
ILLEGAL
Principles of voter registration include COMPLETENESS.
We expected
@ZECzim
to release a complete, accurate and comprehensive roll.
Below is an image showing what a biometric
#VotersRoll
looks like.
Where are the pictures that were captured by ZEC?
#ZimElections2018
The ERC has learnt with shock and sadness of the passing on of former employee, friend and family member of the ERC
#TalentChademana
.
Our condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
3 days left - Chief Charumbira still hasn't retracted his statement, pledging allegiance to ZANU PF.
The world is watching!
Zimbabweans wait in anticipation..
Will the supreme law of the land reign?
#LevelPlayingField
The power of selecting your leaders of choice
The power of registering to vote
The power of voting
Have a say in your future! By-Elections 26 March
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByElectionsZW
The High Court has ruled that Rukanda had no legal authority to recall 5 MDC Alliance MPs (Biti et al).
This brings to question the role of the Speaker of Parliament in recall proceedings.
What factors are taken into account by the Speaker in accepting recall letters?
2023 Voters Roll Statistics
- There are 6,619,691 registered voters on the 2023 Voters Roll
- 53.7% of the voters are female voters (a drop of 0.3% from 2018)
- 57.2% of voters in Masvingo are female
- Harare (excl Chitungwiza) has the highest number of voters at 907,752.
As ZEC embarks on inspection of the voters’ roll from 19-29 May, voter reg centers will also be increased for a final mop up exercise.
2 018 reg centers will be set up across the country, with 82 being in Harare.
Thank you
@ZECzim
for heeding our call.
#LevelPlayingField
The voters’ roll given to stakeholders by
@ZECzim
is not the one that was used at polling stations today. The roll used today was printed on 4 July, having been finalized on 1 June. This explains why a significant number of potential voters were also turned away
#ZimElections2018
Finalization of printing of ballot papers must be characterized by extreme transparency by
@ZECzim
. It is possible for ZEC to allow access to verify number of ballots printed & to invite stakeholders to randomly draw samples from the printed ballots to test security of the same.
We are calling for the immediate stop to the amendment of the Constitution. The amendments in Bill 2 does not address any of the problems the country is facing. Increasing the number of ministers the President can appoint outside Parly does not address the current challenges
By-Elections in Zimbabwe Suspended Indefinitely
The Minister of Health has suspended by-elections in Zimbabwe for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The independence of the
@ZECzim
has been cast into doubt with the Minister of Health now regulating electoral activities
Stationed in Budiriro,
#RegisterToVoteZW
mural. Take a selfie if you spot it, post and tag us.
Remember, Voter Registration is still open.
#RegisterToVoteZW
Reports coming in indicate that some voters are being turned away as they are producing drivers licenses to vote.
Remember, your id and valid passport are valid for you to VOTE.
Spread the word
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByelectionsZW
ZEC "SUSPENDED ALL ELECTORAL ACTIVITES" in March
However,recalls of MP/Councillors (which are Electoral Activities)have been carried out. ZEC has also accepted nominations for Parly vacancies
Looks like citizens are the only ones suspended from exercising their Electoral Rights?
Traditional leaders must not be members of any political party, participate in partisan politics; act in a partisan manner or further the interests of any political party or cause.
Chief Charumbira MUST retract his statement within 7 days!
#LevelPlayingField
Mazimba, remember, registration slips & serial numbers will not be used on voting day. Neither can your vote be tracked back to you.
Usatyisidzirwe – Your Vote is Your Secret.
For more info call the ERC toll free 08080219
#ZimDecides2018
#ShowUp
and decide what happens next
Harare has the highest voter population of 900 300, followed by Midlands with 761 474, Manicaland 733 293, Mashonaland West 644 974, Mashonaland East 633 126, Masvingo 617 204, Mashonaland central 531 864, Matabeleland North 338 851, Matabeleland South 264 160 & Bulawayo 258 690.
STATEMENT: COMMENTS BY THE ZEC CHAIRPERSON: ZEC UNABLE TO PUBLISH VOTERS’ ROLL
The ERC notes the statement made by the ZEC Chairperson Honourable Chigumba in Parliament on 5 April 2023.
Did You Know
Victoria Falls does not have a Voter Registration Centre.
Residents of Victoria Falls have to travel to Hwange (over 100km) for their nearest registration centre.
Registration should be made accessible to all. Call 08080219
#RegisterToVoteZW
The IRI-NDI Observer Mission says the
#ZimElections2018
“Process has not hit the mark.”
Urges
@ZECzim
to take immediate steps to ensure the public of its independence and political impartiality and that the results process is verifiable by all stakeholders
#LevelPlayingField
Section 9 of Statutory Instrument 85 of 2017-Electoral (Voter Registration) Regulations, 2017 provide that; “The CEO shall compile a voters’ roll for each polling area showing the voter’s name, DOB, sex, ID number, physical address and PHOTOGHAPH”
#ZimElections2018
@DavidColtart
ERC is in the process of analyzing the final
#VotersRoll
as availed by
@ZECzim
, a comprehensive analysis to be released soon
We have howeva noted with grave concern that the final
#VotersRoll
does not contain pictures of voters
Where are the pictures that were captured by ZEC?
ERC SHUTTLE SERVICE IN BULAWAYO TODAY
The youth are registering to vote.
Have you? Call ERC on 08080219 to book a shuttle for you and your friends. Remember to carry your national id card.
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByelectionsZW
🇿🇼
ZEC has opened Application For Accreditation to Observe the 23 August Harmonized Elections
FEES
Local – US$10
Africa – US$100
Foreign Embassies in Zimbabwe – US$300
Observers from outside Africa – US$400
Local Media - $10
Foreign Media - $100
Link
Bulawayo based lawyer Nqobani Sithole has filed a ConCourt application challenging the passing of the 1st Constitutional Amendment
Sithole argues the amendment process violated the constitution & was dangerous in a democracy
#NoToConstitutionalAmendments
Its back by popular demand!
Confirmed, there are still a lot of people,18 years & above who haven't registered 2 vote.
A shuttle bus is available to take you to the nearest voter reg centre. Simply call 08080219. Register to vote today!
#RegisterElectEngage
#everyvotecounts
BREAKING!
The Malawi Supreme Court has unanimously rejected to stay High Court Constitutional Judgement . The Court, through a panel of seven judges said New Elections should proceed on May 19th, 2020. The appeal which was filed by both President Peter Mtharika and the Malawi..
There is a fake poster circulating that indicates that the Students
#RegisterToVoteZW
show has been cancelled.
Disregard that poster. THE SHOW IS STILL ON.
#RegisterToVoteZW
to attend and tell someone.
We are concerned by the regressive actions being taken by
@ZECzim
regarding voter registration |
Citizens want to register and they need these centres brought closer to them. A disgruntled citizenry leads to low voter turnout at polls.
#RegisterToVoteZW
ALERT- Gweru Mkoba 13 Polling station
Zanu PF fliers have been found outside the polling station ,kids (3 8yr olds) were being used to distribute the fliers. The children have been taken by the police.
Voting had stopped but has since resumed
#RegisterToVoteZW
#ByelectionsZW
Registered Voters Are You There??
If you lost your voter registration slip,
@ercafrica
will confirm your voter registration status upon entrance via the
@ZECzim
website or via *265#.
#RegisterToVoteZW
ZEC has designated ONLY 2 centres for the accreditation of observers for by-elections & voter registration
Harare - Belvedere College
Bulawayo - St Patrick's Hotel
ZEC must immediately decentralise the accreditation centres to make observation accessible to all!
#ByElectionsZW
The blitz Voter Registration STARTS TODAY and ends on the 21st of March.
If you are not registered to vote, please go and get registered.
If you have young people in your homes, please encourage them to go and register to vote.
Register to have a say! RT
While Zimbabweans celebrate this new dvpt they shouldnt lose sight of the inevitability of an election that must ultimately result in a democratic gvt which remains the only constitutional method that allows citizens to choose their preferred leaders.
#RegisterElectEngage
VOTERS ROLL CONCERNS
ERC notes that the voters roll is yet to be published outside polling stations.
ZEC had made a commitment to publish the voters roll 48 hours before election day to ensure citizens be able to inspect the roll before voting.
#ElectionsZW
#ZimElection2023
MDC Alliance Presidential Candidate Advocate Chamisa says the MDC Alliance will not boycott out of victory. "WINNERS DON'T QUIT."
He however cites irregularities:
1. Ballot Paper and other sensitive materials
2. Voters' Roll
3. Polling Stations
4. ZEC bias towards ZANU PF
HARARE
Voter Registration Blitz Starts Tomorrow❗️- Centers are now closer to you!
Here is a list of registration centres from Tuesday (1 Feb) until Friday (4 Feb)!
Remember: ID & Proof of Res
Centres are changing so keep up to date by calling us on 08080219
#RegisterToVoteZW
ZEC has finally concluded the cleaning up of the voters’ roll. The new stats indicate that there are now about 5,4 million registered voters. Are you one of them?
NB: Voter registration continues
@ZECzim
provincial & district offices - do the right thing!
#RegisterElectEngage
Lessons for the youth
For now, the time we are facing is all about voting. Voting is for free and its everyone's right - Ginimbi
Continue to rest Mbinga
#RegisterToVoteZW
We join the Mavhinga family, friends and colleagues in mourning the death of prominent human rights defender in Zimbabwe and beyond, Dewa Mavhinga.
Your legacy lives on
Rest in Peace Dewa Mavhinga
#RIPDewaMavhinga
When Tweets Turn Into Action🔥
Wonderful to see young women self-mobilising & using the ERC shuttle service to go & register to vote.
Registering is the 1st step to increasing women participation in politics
Call 08080219 & request the shuttle service today!
#RegisterToVoteZW
Are you tired of unfree, uncredible, unfair elections?
Tomorrow parliament debates on alignment of electoral laws to the constitution.
#callyourMP
today & let them know what electoral reforms you'd like.
For more info call ERC
#08080219tollfree
#levelplayingfield
The
@eueomzimbabwe
noted an improved political climate, inclusive participation and a peaceful vote. However, the EU Mission highlighted an
#unlevelplayingfield
, intimidation of voters and lack of trust in
@ZECzim
thereby undermining the credibility of the
#ZimElections2018
ERC has successfully purchased a copy of the final voters' roll.
You can access soft copies for a fee:
1. Ward Voters' Roll $2
2. Constituency Voters' Roll $10
3. National Voters' Roll is $20
PS: All candidates can access the Voters’ Roll for free.
#ZimbabweDecides2018
#GoZim
Since the 2018 Harmonized Elections, what has your MP done for you in your Constituency?
Has your MP engaged the citizens in your Constituency?
Tweet your feedback and let's see which elected officials are working for and with their constituency.
Announced results must tally for them to be verified. Release of results must be accompanied by all necessary and official source documents to allow for verifiability of the same. Such release must also include key details such as a complete voters’ roll used on polling day.
Citizens from Dandanda village Ward 3 Lupane are seeking decentralisation of voter reg as they have to travel 115kms to Lupane DC. Decentralization of voter reg will increase # of registrants in marginalised communities
Yes,voter reg is continuous,but its currently inaccessible
A citizen report suggests that at Bangwe Primary School in Mwenezi West, 2 ZANU PF Ward chairpersons, one by the name Bhoka (associated with 2008 political violence) are seated at a table 5m away from the polling station and are taking down names of voters
#ZimDecides2018
ERC uses lifestyle events to reach out to young people.
Mobilizing citizens to Register as Voters is not political as we do not mobilize on party lines.
When you register,how you vote is your choice & your secret.
ALL are welcome to our events!
#RegisterToVoteZW