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11/25/2004:

"Zanu-PF, MDC agree on poll amendments"

ZANU-PF and MDC lawmakers yesterday agreed on a number of amendments to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Bill that passed the committee stage and is now close to sail through Parliament.

The amended Bill — which seeks to establish an independent authority to administer all elections and referendums in the country — was referred to the Parliamentary Legal Committee for scrutiny on whether the amendments were permitted by the Constitution.

Government and opposition MDC amendments accepted by the House enhance the independence of the proposed commission.

The MDC, through its legal adviser and Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Mr David Coltart, proposed several amendments, some of which were adopted but others rejected by the Government.

Full Article : zimbabweherald.com