WHY ZEC IS NOT INDEPENDENT

LEGAL think-tank Veritas has criticised the Zimbabwe
Electoral Commission (Zec) for seeking the parent ministry’s approval of
regulations, arguing that this undermines the commission’s independence.

Concerns of political meddling in Zec’s affairs have…

LEGAL think-tank Veritas has criticised the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) for seeking the parent ministry’s approval of regulations, arguing that this undermines the commission’s independence. Concerns of political meddling in Zec’s affairs have often been raised by stakeholders who include voters, with allegations that Zanu PF influences the commission’s decisions. “It should not have to