President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that upcoming elections will be held on the 23rd of August.
In Statutory Instrument 85 of 2023, Mnangagwa also set aside October 2 as the day of the runoff election to the office of President.
As per the provisions of Section 38(1)(a)(iii) of the Electoral Act, a run-off for the presidential election has been scheduled for the 2nd of October 2023 if necessary.
The 3rd of August 2023 has been designated for the convening of the Provincial Assemblies of Chiefs, where they will cast their votes to elect members of the Chiefs Council.
