Suspension Of Electoral Activities {Full Text}

Suspension of Electoral Activities

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) wishes to announce that in view of the declaration of the global coronavirus as a pandemic by His Excellency, the President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, all electoral activities are being suspended forthwith until further notice and pending a review of the situation.

The suspension affects the conduct of a by-election which was due to be held in Ward 16 of Chiredzi Rural District Council on 4 April 2020 and the filling of any other vacancy which may arise during this period.

New dates for the conduct of any by-election will be notified in due course.

The Commission is taking several precautionary measures to protect its employees and the general public from infection.

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Hon. Mrs Justices P. M. Chigumba
Chairperson
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission