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Election 2023: Nomination Court Prepares to Identify Candidates for Upcoming Harmonized Election

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In preparation for the highly anticipated August 23rd harmonized election in Zimbabwe, the nomination court is gearing up to convene on the 21st of June. This crucial court session will play a significant role in registering eligible candidates who aspire to participate in the forthcoming election.

Legal expert Advocate Tichaona Chivasa, in an interview with Great Dyke News, shed light on the nomination court’s responsibilities.

He highlighted that once the court completes its proceedings, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) will obtain the final list of validated candidates, which will subsequently be printed on the ballot papers.

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Advocate Chivasa also shared details regarding the financial obligations associated with candidature. Aspiring presidential candidates are required to pay a fee of US$20,000, while those seeking parliamentary or council election positions must pay US$1,000. Proportional representation candidates are expected to pay a fee of US$200.

Last week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially announced the date for the general elections, setting them for August 23rd. Additionally, through Statutory Instrument 85 of 2023, the President designated October 2nd as a potential runoff election date for the presidential office if required.

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