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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has cleared 11 Presidential aspirants to contest in this year\u2019s elections following the sitting of nomination court Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The electoral body said the 11 had been successfully cleared to contest in the August 23 elections from the 21 who filed nomination papers.<\/p>\n

In an interview with a local television Thursday night, ZEC Deputy Chairperson Rodney Kiwa said the other 10 were rejected for not paying the nomination fees or failing to secure enough nominations from registered voters.<\/p>\n

A notable absentee from the list is Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ) leader Chapman Robert Chapman who had indicated that he had successfully lodged his papers with ZEC.<\/p>\n

Main politician opponents President Emmerson Mnangagwa (Zanu PF) and Nelson Chamisa (CCC) had successful nominations; they will pit against Joseph Makamba Busha (FreeZim Congress), Lovemore Madhuku (NPA), Trust Chikohora(ZCPD), Saviour Kasukuwere (Independent), Blessing Kasiyamhuru (ZIPP), Douglas Mwonzora (MDC-T), Gwinyai Henry Muzorewa (UANC), Wilbert Mubaiwa (NPC) and Wilson Harry Peter (DOP) are the confirmed Presidential candidates.<\/p>\n

This is a major climb down on the number of presidential contestants from a record 23 that vied in 2018.<\/p>\n

In this year\u2019s election no female candidate has thrown her hat in the ring for Presidency.<\/p>\n

Some aspiring candidates highlighted failure to raise the hefty US$20 000 nomination fees, opting to back out of the race.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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