Zimbabwe: Women Surpass 30% Quota

More than 150 female candidates filed their nomination papers a fortnight ago to contest the March 29 elections, surpassing the 30% quota women support groups were lobbying for. Preliminary figures from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission showed an increase in women candidates who submitted their nomination papers from both the ruling Zanu PF and opposition parties.
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