By Staff Writer
THE Zimbabwe Elections Commission (ZEC) has extended the filing of nomination papers for prospective candidates who faced difficulties on the actual day of nomination.
In a statement, the organ said it had noted with concern reports to the effect that prospective candidates were were disqualified from their nomination papers on account of difficulties experienced in effecting payment of nomination fees largely due to the current challenges within the banking system.
“In view of this , the Commission is calling upon all candidates and parties whose nomination papers had been submitted but had challenges with the Commission’s point of sale machines and those who had submitted proof of payments but funds not reflecting in ZEC’s account to approach the respective nominations courts wherein their papers were lodged and make the necessary payments or get confirmation of said payments no later than 16:00 hrs on 22 June 2023,” the statement said.
