The Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) will hold the nomination court process for aspiring candidates for the 2023 harmonised elections on June 21, countrywide.
The purpose of the nomination courts is to confirm candidates who qualify to stand for the Presidential, National Assembly and Local Authority vacancies.
The nomination process will start at 10 AM and close at 4 pm. According to ZEC, the candidates are expected to submit the following documents:
- Three (3) recent passport-size photos
- Original birth certificate and a copy
- Original ID and a copy
- Nomination Forms signed by the designated nominators who must be registered voter
- Two (2) signed copies of the Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates
- Endorsement by an authorised party representative, if sponsored by a political party
- Proof of payment of the required nomination fees
The nomination courts will sit in the following places:
Election Candidate Position | Venue |
Presidential Candidates | High Court Harare |
National Assembly Constituency Members | Provincial Magistrates Courts |
Senate, National Assembly, Provincial/Metropolitan Councils | Provincial Magistrates Courts |
Local Authority Councils | Local Authorities/Council offices |