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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments: Electoral Act provides that every party has the right to reasonable access to the media. There is, however, no legislation to give effect to this.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 3(c)(4). https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
Verified: 2023/09/25
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments:
Source: European Union Election Observation Mission Final Report on Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections 2018 https://www.veritaszim.net/sites/veritas_d/files/EU%20Election%20Observers%20Final%20Report%20Zimbabwe%202018-.pdf
Verified: 2023/09/25
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2023/09/25
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 93-101
Verified: 2023/09/25
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