The state media reports that the Priscilla Chigumba led Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has received over 70 applications for the post of chief elections officer.

ZEC’s Human Resource director, James Chidamba, said they have shortlisted 10 candidates from the 70 application letters received. ZEC advertised the post last December following the departure of Mrs Constance Chigwamba. Mr Utloile Silaigwana has been the acting chief elections officer since March last year, Chidamba told the Chronicle. He said, “a total of 70 applications were received.

“A committee of the Commission comprising of Commissioners screened applications and shortlisted about 10 candidates for further selection.”