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Zanzibar

Boundary Delimitation
Direct Democracy
Electoral Management
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
Media and Elections
Parties and Candidates
Vote Counting
Voter Education
Voting Operations
Voter Registration

Boundary Delimitation

BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?

a. Yes

Comments: Zanzibar is divided into 50 constituencies.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:29:26 GMT

BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:

c. The Electoral Management Body

Comments: The Zanzibar Electoral Commission is responsible for the Demarcation of constituency boundaries.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:31:28 GMT

BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?

a. "Equality" of population

b. Respecting natural barriers

Comments: "The guidelines to be followed in formulating and reviewing the constituency boundaries are set out in sub-section 3, which provides for regard to be paid to: -density of population and the need to ensure adequate representation of urban and sparsely populated areas; -population trends; -means of communication; and -geographical features..."
Source: Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 9. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:01:06 GMT

BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?

a. Total population

Comments: "...the number of inhabitants [for the purpose of constituency delimination] shall be ascertained by reference to the last census."
Source: Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 9. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:03:44 GMT

BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:

d. Electoral management body

Comments: The Zanzibar Electoral Commission is responsible for demarcation of constituency boundaries.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:36:52 GMT

BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?

k. Boundaries redrawn every____period of years

Comments: Boundaries are re-drawn every 8 to 10 years.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 09:56:40 GMT

Direct Democracy

Electoral Management

EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:

a. Name of Institution Zanzibar Electoral Commission
b. Full Address P.O. Box 1001, Zanzibar
c. Telephone 255-24-2231489
d. Facsimile 255024-2233828
e. Email [email protected]
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Khamis A. Ame, Director of Elections
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Kiswahili

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:29:21 GMT

EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:

a. National level

c. Local level

Comments: "The [Zanzibar Electoral] Commission shall be responsible the the over-all supervision of the general conduct of all Presidential, Member of the House of Representatives, and Local Authorities and elections in Zanzibar."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter I, (5.).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 08:30:04 GMT

EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:

f. Other

Comments: The Zanzibar Electoral Commission is an independent body. (12)"In discharging its functions in accordance with the provisions of this constitution, the Electoral Commission shall not be obliged to comply with orders or directions of any person or any Government department or the views of any political party." (14)"In the discharge of its functions in accordance with this constitution, the Zanzibar Electoral Commission shall, from time to time, consult with the Electoral Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania."
Source: 8th Constitutional Ammendment, Constitution of Zanzibar, Section 119 (12) and (14). Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:10:20 UTC

EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:

c. The legislature

Source: Constitution of Zanzibar, Section 7 (4). Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 07:51:45 GMT

EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:

g. Other

Comments: The Zanzibar electoral commission controls its own expenditures. "In discharging its functions in accordance with the provisions of this constitution, the Electoral Commission shall not be obliged to comply with orders or directions of any person or any Government department or the views of any political party."
Source: 8th Constitutional Ammendment, Constitution of Zanzibar, Section 119 (12). Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:10:20 UTC

EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:

b. For a term of _________ years

Comments: Members of the Election Commission are appointed for 5 year terms.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar, Section 119 (4). Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 07:51:03 GMT

EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:

d. Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment

Comments: "The Chairman [of the Zanzibar Electoral Commission]...shall be appointed by the President under the procedure as he deems appropriate..."
Source: 8th Constitutional Ammendment, Constitution of Zanzibar, Section 119 (1). Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:21:55 GMT

EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?

a. estimated total: US$2,528,900

Comments: 2 528 900 USD
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa. (Sep 2002)
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:10:20 UTC

EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?

a. Total number: 446,482 Registered voters.

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: 2008-01-21 14:10:20 UTC

EM10 What was the spending (in USD) per registered voter (NOT actual voters) or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters at the last general elections?

a. USD/registered voter US$5.66

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 09:41:28 GMT

EM11 What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?

a. Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 57.66%
b. Election Management Body administration 10.22%
c. Staff/Equipment/Supplies 10.22%
f. Voter education 10%
g. Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 5.12%
i. Polling operations 6.97%

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Commission, 6 February 2003
Last updated: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 10:22:14 GMT

Electoral Systems

ES01 How is the Head of State selected?

c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)

Comments: "When in the Presidential Election no candidate has obtained more than fifty percent of the total number of votes, the Commission shall, by notice published in the Gazette appoint some other convenient day, for the second ballot of the Presidential Election."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter III, Part II, (42).
Last updated: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:42:37 GMT

ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?

b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)

Comments: The president is both head of state and head of government for matters internal to Zanzibar. Election of the president requires greater the 50% of votes cast, with a second round if necessary.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:25:43 GMT

ES03 Does the country have a president?

a. Yes

Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:14:49 GMT

ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):

a. One chamber

Source: Constitution of Zanzibar. Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:18:58 GMT

ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?

a. Plurality (FPTP)

h. Mixed Member Proportional

Comments: "First Past the Post and Proportional Representation for Women seats in the House of Representatives."
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanziber Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 07:32:01 GMT

ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?

l. Other

Comments: The legislature has only one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar. Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:27:51 GMT

ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?

h. Not applicable

Comments: Zanzibar uses a First Past the Post electoral system.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:35:02 GMT

ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?

b. Specially delimited constituencies

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:36:50 GMT

ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?

d. Not applicable

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar. Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:39:06 GMT

ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?

a. Yes

Comments: "Following the 2000 elections, 3 women from Zanzibar were elected to the National Assembly through reserved seats."
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern African Web site: http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/WEP_6.htm
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 08:22:59 GMT

ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:

b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) 6%

Comments: "Following the 2000 elections, 3 women from Zanzibar were elected to the National Assembly through reserved seats." (EISA web site) The Zanzibar house of Representatives has a total of 50 seats.
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern African web site. http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/WEP_6.htm
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:22:02 GMT

ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?

c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only

Source: Constitution of Zanzibar, translated from KiSwahilil by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:59:40 GMT

ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:

e. Not applicable NA

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:51:37 GMT

ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?

c. Not applicable

Comments: Seats are won in the House of Representatives by a first-past-the-post system in each constituency.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:43:08 GMT

ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?

c. Not applicable

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 09:56:03 GMT

ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?

c. Not applicable

Comments: Seats are won in the House of Representatives by a first-past-the-post system in each constituency.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 09:18:27 GMT

ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?

c. Not applicable

Comments: The parliament of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 08:24:48 GMT

ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:

a. At fixed intervals (specify length)

Comments: Every 5 years.
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa web site, Calender of Elections. http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/calendar.htm
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:26:32 GMT

ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:

e. Not applicable

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:00:53 GMT

ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):

a. Voting takes place on one day

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:04:31 GMT

ES21 Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):

c. Not applicable

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 14:14:12 GMT

Legislative Framework

LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?

b. Separate legislation

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:41:22 GMT

LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?

b. January 1990- December 1999

Comments: The electoral law was enacted in 1984. The most recent ammendment was 15 May, 1995.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 12:43:40 GMT

LF03 The national electoral law covers:

a. National elections

c. Local elections

Comments: The Electoral Act N0. 11 of 1984 covers elections for the President, the House of Representatives, and local authorities.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 08:29:19 GMT

LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?

a. Voting is voluntary

Comments: a) Neither the Electoral law nor the constitution state that voting is compulsory. According to the Electoral Commission, 85.1 percent of those eligible voted in the last elections. Most of the remainder was attributed to a boycott of a recount in one region.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including amendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Ame, Khamis A., Electoral Commission Questionnaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institue of Southern Africa.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:28:15 UTC

LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?

b. National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections

Comments: Presidential, parlimentary, and local elections were held in Zanzibar on 29 October, 2001.
Source: Khamis A Ame, Director Of Elections, Zanzibar Election Commission. Electoral Commission Questionnaire, Complied by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:28:15 UTC

LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?

b. Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections

Comments: Presidential and parlimentary elections were last held in Zanzibar on 29 October, 2001. EISA Survey "The Commission shall appoint as Presidential election day...for each constituency in which there is a House of Representatives election, the day appointed as election day for that contested election." Electoral act.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa. Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 38 (3).
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:28:15 UTC

LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?

a. Judiciary

Comments: "Every election petition shall be tried by the High Court in accordance with the provision of this Act."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VIII, 115 (1).
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 09:27:21 GMT

LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?

h. Not applicable

Comments: "Every election petition shall be tried by the High Court in accordance with the provision of this Act."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VIII, 115 (1).
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 09:31:56 GMT

LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?

a. Candidates

c. Voters

e. Other

Comments: Anyone who had a right to vote in a given election, who claims to have been a candidate or who had a right to be nominated, or the Attorney General may submit an election petition.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VIII, 115 (1).
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 07:34:36 GMT

LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?

c. Superior Court

Comments: The High Court has final authority on electoral disputes.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VIII.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 07:37:35 GMT

LF11 Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?

a. Election Management Body

Comments: The National Electoral Commission
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:28:15 UTC

Media and Elections

Parties and Candidates

PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?

a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)

c. Regional distribution requirement

Comments: 200 Trustees representing each of the Country's 10 regions, one of which must be Pemba and another Unguja -To submit a provisional list of the National leaders of the party from both Tanzania mainland and the Isles. -To submit to the registrar the location of its head office within the United Republic -To provide a postal address to which notice and other communications may be sent. -Successful application for temporary registration
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:36:27 GMT

PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?

g. Not applicable

Comments: The parliment of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:29:06 GMT

PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?

b. Citizenship

f. Registration

j. Other

Comments: -Represent about 100,000 people on the mainland or 10,000 in Zanzibar. -A member of and sponsored by a political party Tanzania citizen aged 21 years and above. -Have not less than 25 sponsors who are registered as voters in the relevant constituency -Present 4 post-card size photographs -Deposit Tsh 50,000/= -Make a statutory declaration that he is qualified as a candidate -Present nomination form before 4.00 on nomination day
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:39:49 GMT

PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?

k. Not applicable

Comments: The parliament of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:20:15 GMT

PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?

b. Citizenship

f. Registration

j. Other

Comments: áA member of and sponsored by a political party áShould make a statutory declaration to the effect that he has all the qualifications required for contesting for the presidential seat áShould be supported by 200 nominators who are registered voters, from each of 10 regions, two of which must be in Zanzibar áShould submit 4 post-card size photographs áShould make a deposit of Tsh. one million áShould deliver the nomination papers before 4 o'clock in the afternoon of the nomination day.
Source: Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:42:36 GMT

PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?

o. Other

Comments: Failing to fulfill as per PC03 above.
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:45:16 GMT

PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?

p. Other

Comments: Failure to fulfill as per PC05 above.
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:49:04 GMT

PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?

c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)

Comments: The electoral law states that a presidential candidate must be nominated by a registered political party. A candidate for legislative elections must be nominated be nominated by at least 25 voters, but no party affiliation is required.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter III, Part I, 31, and Chapter IV, Part II, 46 (1).
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:56:27 GMT

PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?

a. Signature requirement (specify)

b. Deposit requirement (specify)

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter IV, Part II.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:59:16 GMT

PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?

e. Not applicable

Comments: The parliament of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:28:24 GMT

PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?

e. Not Applicable

Comments: Presidential candidates must be nominated by a registered party.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter III, Part I, 31.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:01:00 GMT

PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?

b. Direct

c. Indirect

Comments: "The law requires that the Government disburse at least on percent of annual gov't reccurrent budget to political parties that won presidential, house of reps. and local government seats." Zanzibar Electoral Commission. The "Directives for State Media...stated that 'all contesting political parties will be given equal airtime in the State Radio and Television.'" Commonwealth Observer Group.
Source: Khamis A. Ame, Director of Elections, Zanzibar Electoral Commission. Electoral Commission Questionnaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa. Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 21-22. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:45:46 GMT

PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?

a. As related to the election period only

Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:56:28 GMT

PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:

a. Free media access

Source: Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 20-21. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:47:55 GMT

PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?

b. Based on result of previous election

Comments: "The law requires that the Government disburse at least on percent of annual gov't reccurrent budget to political parties that won presidential, house of reps. and local government seats."
Source: Khamis A. Ame, Director of Elections, Zanzibar Electoral Commission. Electoral Commission Questionnaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:26:23 GMT

PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?

b. Election campaign activities

Comments: Campaign activities.
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:38:18 GMT

PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?

a. Yes

Source: Khamis A. Ame, Director of Elections, Zanzibar Electoral Commission. Electoral Commission Questionnaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:36:44 GMT

PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?

a. As related to the election period only

Comments: Only during General Elections
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:19:28 GMT

PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?

j. Not applicable

Comments: Zanzibar has no seperate party financing laws. Parties are regulated by the Registrar of Poltical Parties in Tanzania.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Commission, 7 February 2003.
Last updated: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 10:39:36 GMT

PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?

i. Other

Comments: Zanzibar does not have explicit laws governing candidate funding. According to the Zanzibar Electoral Commission, a candidate "can spend as he[/she] wishes as long as the money spent is not raised from corruption."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Commission, 7 February 2003
Last updated: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 10:48:26 GMT

PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?

d. Other

Comments: Party Chairpersons and Secretaries
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:26:34 GMT

Vote Counting

VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?

a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)

d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)

e. Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)

f. Same ballot papers used nationwide

k. Candidate photos in black and white

Comments: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part I, 2 (66).
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:21:39 GMT

VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?

s. Not applicable

Comments: The parliament of Zanzibar has one chamber.
Source: Constitution of Zanzibar.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:53:37 GMT

VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?

a. Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)

d. Categorical (only possible to make one mark)

e. Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)

f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide

i. Party symbols in black or white

k. Candidate photos in black and white

m. Organized alphabetically

Source: Sample Ballot Papers. Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, Annex VIII. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:56:47 GMT

VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?

a. At the polling stations

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:15:47 GMT

VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?

a. Separate ballots for different elections

b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box

l. Counted by hand

p. Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VII, Part I.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:41:15 GMT

VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?

a. Polling centre (several polling stations in same building)

Comments: "The counts from each station are summed up at the central station."
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:40:55 GMT

VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?

c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)

Comments: Each constituency elects its own representative by a first-past-the-post system.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:44:33 GMT

VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?

a. Physically transported

b. By telephone

c. By fax

Comments: Results are physically transported from the polling stations to the district. From the district level to the national level they are communicated by fax and telephone.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:22:54 GMT

VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?

a. Ballots

b. Unused and spoiled ballots

c. Counterfoils of used ballots

d. Voter rolls

e. Tendered ballots

g. Ballot boxes

Source: Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 84(1).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:55:42 GMT

VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?

e. Accompanied by election officials

i. Accompanied by observers

Comments: "The unopened ballot boxes shall be secured by the presiding officer and sealed with his seal and with the seals of such of the candidates, as attend and desire to affix their seals, in such a manner that the boxes cannot be opened and nothing can be insterted without the seals being broken."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 76(5).
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:44:36 GMT

VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?

d. By request

Comments: Votes are automatically recounted if a candidate requires only one more vote in order to be elected. "Where an equality of votes is found to exist between the candidates in a contested election so that an addition of a vote would entitle any of them to be declared elected, the Returning officer shall make a recount of the votes cast." Zanzibar Electoral Act "Recounting can be done a)at the polling station b) at the constituency On request from a party agent or candidate." Electoral Commission Questionaire
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 84(1). Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:57:51 GMT

VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?

a. Closeness of results

Comments: Votes are recounted if a candidate requires only one more vote in order to be elected. "Where an equality of votes is found to exist between the candidates in a contested election so that an addition of a vote would entitle any of them to be declared elected, the Returning officer shall make a recount of the votes cast."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 84(1).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:55:00 GMT

VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?

a. Political parties

b. An individual candidate

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:07:30 GMT

VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?

a. National Election Management body

b. Regional Election Management body

c. Local Election Management body

Comments: The polling station and constituency-level officials are agents of the Electoral Commission. Recounting can be done a the polling station or at the constituency level.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:13:26 GMT

VC15 Are preliminary results announced?

b. No

Comments: "When the result of a contested election has been ascertained the returning officer shall...forthwith declare to be elected the candidate for whom the majority of the votes have been cast..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 88.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:38:18 GMT

VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?

d. Not applicable Not applicable

Comments: Preliminary Results are not announced.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter I, (5.).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:40:09 GMT

VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?

b. No

Comments: The electoral law does not detail how or when the officially certified results should be announced. According to the Zanzibar Electoral Commission, the results are announced 3 days after the close of the polls.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa. Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 08:58:13 GMT

VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)

b. days:

Comments: The results of both the presidential and parlimentary elections are announced three days after the close of the polls.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 11:21:36 GMT

Voter Education

VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?

a. National Electoral Management Body

k. Other

Comments: The Electoral Commission conducts voter education training with the assistance of a voter education committee.
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 13:55:40 GMT

VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?

b. Election time only

Source: Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 9-10. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:17:04 GMT

VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?

a. No

Comments: Law does not assign the responsibility of conducting Civic Education to any Institution. However, the commission feels obliged to conduct voter education only.
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:22:21 GMT

VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?

a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns

b. Media advertisement

Comments: "In order to encourage voter registration, ZEC prepared television and radio programmes to educate the people on the need to register themselves as voters. It also published posters and distributed them in various parts of the country. [Radio Zanzibar] and Television Zanzibar have also prepared their own programmes to educate and sesitise the people and to urge them to register as voters. The Zanzibar Legal Service Centre prepared a series of weekly radio programmes with Radio Tanzania Zanzibar and political parties use their mass rallies to urge members to register for the 1995 election." Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, Electoral Institute of Southern Africa, 2002. Lodge, Tom, Denis Kadima and David Pottie, Eds. P. 418. "The Zanzibar Electoral Commission was constrained by lack of resources in undertaking voter education...in many places sample ballot papers were displayed on public buildings..." Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 10. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Source: Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 10. Commonwealth Secretariat. Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, Electoral Institute of Southern Africa, 2002. Lodge, Tom, Denis Kadima and David Pottie, Eds. P. 418.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:09:39 GMT

VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?

i. Not applicable

Comments: Law does not assign the responsibility of conducting Civic Education to any Institution. However, the commission feels obliged to conduct voter education only.
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:25:37 GMT

VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:

h. Not applicable

Comments: "In order to encourage voter registration, ZEC prepared television and radio programmes to educate the people on the need to register themselves as voters. It also published posters and distributed them in various parts of the country. [Radio Zanzibar] and Television Zanzibar have also prepared their own programmes to educate and sesitise the people and to urge them to register as voters. The Zanzibar Legal Service Centre prepared a series of weekly radio programmes with Radio Tanzania Zanzibar and political parties use their mass rallies to urge members to register for the 1995 election." Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, Electoral Institute of Southern Africa, 2002. Lodge, Tom, Denis Kadima and David Pottie, Eds. P. 418. "The Zanzibar Electoral Commission was constrained by lack of resources in undertaking voter education...in many places sample ballot papers were displayed on public buildings..." Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 10. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Source: Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa, Electoral Institute of Southern Africa, 2002. Lodge, Tom, Denis Kadima and David Pottie, Eds. P. 418. Elections in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania, 29 October 2000. The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group, p 10. Commonwealth Secretariat.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:28:40 GMT

Voting Operations

VO01 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?

b. 81-90%

Comments: 85.54% Tsh.34,126000,000/= (obtained locally) 14.46% Tsh. 5,767,370,900/= ( from Donors)
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:28:58 GMT

VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?

b. No

Comments: "The code was drafted, but not agreed"
Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:09:10 GMT

VO03 Where can electors vote?

a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections

Comments: "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:17:50 GMT

VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?

a. Outside the country voting is not permitted

Comments: The electoral law makes no provision for voting outside of Zanzibar. "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:28:49 GMT

VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?

g. Not applicable

Comments: "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:30:03 GMT

VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?

a. No

Comments: The Electoral Law makes no provision for voting in advance of designated election days. "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:35:22 GMT

VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?

f. Not applicable

Comments: The Electoral Law makes no provision for voting in advance of designated elections days. "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:37:17 GMT

VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:

g. Not applicable

Comments: The Electoral Law makes no provision for voting in advance of designated election days. "Every voter who wishes to vote shall present himself at the polling station allocated to him in the polling district for which he is registered..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter 6, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:39:09 GMT

VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?

b. No

Comments: The electoral law does not specify a maximum voter capacity for a polling station. According to the Zanzibar electoral commission, during the last election there were 1421 voting stations for 446,482 registered voters, and the maximum distance voters had to travel to reach the voting station was 2 kilometers.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:52:34 GMT

VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?

b. No Not applicable

Comments: The electoral law does not specify a maximum voter capacity for a polling station. According to the Zanzibar electoral commission, during the last election there were 1421 voting stations for 446,482 registered voters, and the maximum distance voters had to travel to reach the voting station was 2 kilometers.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 08:54:54 GMT

VO11 How do electors cast their votes?

a. By manually marking the ballot

Comments: "a voter shall record his vote by putting a mark against the name of the candidate for whom he wishes to vote thereby recording no more than one vote..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VI, Part II, 68 (3).
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:02:39 GMT

VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?

a. The smallest polling station: 4
b. The largest polling station: 4

Source: Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:04:54 GMT

VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?

a. hours: 5 days

Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:56:54 GMT

VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?

a. hours: 3 days

Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Last updated: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 11:58:30 GMT

Voter Registration

VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?

c. 18

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part I (11).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:47:44 GMT

VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?

a. Citizenship

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part I (11).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 10:54:23 GMT

VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?

b. Previous Conviction

d. Mental disability

f. Multiple Citizenship

Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part I (12).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:13:36 GMT

VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?

d. Election Management Body (specify)

Comments: The Zanzibar Electoral Commission directs local registration officers. "Where an election is to take place in any constituency, the Commission may, at any time within six months before the date of such election, direct the Registration Officer in charge of such constituency to make available at each and every polling district within the constituency, facilities for the registration of voters."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part II (16).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:30:33 GMT

VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?

b. Voters register

Comments: "Where an election is to take place in any constituency, the Commission may, at any time within six months before the date of such election, direct the Registration Officer in charge of such constituency to make available at each and every polling district within the constituency, facilities for the registration of voters."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part II (16).
Last updated: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 10:09:02 GMT

VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?

c. Periodically (or before each election)

Comments: "Where an election is to take place in any constituency, the Commission may, at any time within six months before the date of such election, direct the Registration Officer in charge of such constituency to make available at each and every polling district within the constituency, facilities for the registration of voters."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part II (16).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:47:59 GMT

VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?

e. Appearance by voter at registration office

Comments: "Any person entitled to be registered as a voter at any polling district and who has not been so registered may present himself...at the relevant polling district...[or] at the headquarters..."
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter II, Part II (16).
Last updated: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 11:55:29 GMT

VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?

b. No

Comments: Niether the constitution nor the electoral law require voter registration, however 98.1 percent of eligible voters were registered in the last election.
Source: Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. 8th Constitutional Ammendment, Constitution of Zanzibar. Translated from Kiswahili by the Zanzibar Electoral Commission. Ame, Khamis A, Zanzibar Director of Elections. Electoral Commission Questionaire, Compiled by the Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 09:03:57 GMT

VR09 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of registration supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?

a. Percentage: 85.54%

Comments: 85.54% Tsh.34,126000,000/= (obtained locally) 14.46% Tsh. 5,767,370,900/= ( from Donors)
Source: The Eastern and Southern African Research Programme, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Last updated: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 10:16:06 GMT

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