Cellphones banned from polling stations

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has said the use of cell phones and taking of photographs inside a polling station is prohibited.

"Only accredited journalists are allowed to take photographs and videos inside the polling station. However, they cannot take a picture or film a voter while he/she is casting his/her vote," said the electoral body.

ZEC has also announced that it will post all election results outside polling stations, ward collation centres, constituency collation centres as well as the national collation centre, contrary to fake statements circulating on social media.

"The public is being urged to desist from circulating fake news that may cause alarm and despondency as the country heads for the harmonised elections," said ZEC.