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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)\u2019s self-proclaimed Change Champion in Chief Nelson Chamisa says the country\u2019s electoral laws have to be amended to create a level playing field for all political parties.<\/p>\n

Chamisa said proclamation, nomination and polling dates have a huge bearing on planning by citizens, voters, businesses, investors and other stakeholders and should not be the President\u2019s prerogative. Said Chamisa:<\/p>\n

WE MUST CHANGE THE LAW… Proclamation, Nomination and Polling dates have a bearing on planning by citizens, voters, business, investors and political parties\u2019 internal processes.<\/p>\n

In Zimbabwe, the current law gives the incumbent ED too much power and scope for abuse. In other countries, the precise dates are known by all ahead of time.<\/p>\n

For instance, the United States\u2019 next presidential election will be held on the first Tuesday of November 2024.<\/p>\n

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday said he will only proclaim the election date for the 2023 Harmonised Elections towards the end of May. Mnangagwa said:<\/p>\n

We will soon be having our elections this year. I am privileged to know the date; it is fast approaching.<\/p>\n

Towards the end of next month, I will proclaim the date. For now, prepare for the polls.<\/p>\n

He said this on Thursday during the commissioning of Mhondoro Rural Hospital which was refurbished by platinum miner Zimplats.<\/p>\n

According to Veritas, the President must publish his election proclamation between 44 and 84 days before polling day in the general election.<\/p>\n

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