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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Political parties and all candidates in the 23 August 2023 elections are not allowed to campaign after 11.59 PM on 21 August.<\/p>\n

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said campaigning ended at the stroke of midnight on 22 August. It said:<\/p>\n

The last day of campaigns is the 21st of August 2023 at 11.59 PM.<\/p>\n

Main opposition candidate, CCC leader Nelson Chamisa held his final rally before the polls at Robert Mugabe Square in Harare on Monday.<\/p>\n

The event was attended by officials from SADC, COMESA, and EU observer missions, diplomats, and former Mozambican President Joachim Chissano.<\/p>\n

ZEC will open polling stations from 7 AM to 7 PM for voters to cast their ballots tomorrow, 23 August 2023.<\/p>\n

Registered voters should carry a national identity card (ID), metal or plastic, or carry a waiting pass with an original photograph, or a valid passport, to be allowed to vote.<\/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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