Zanu PF/MDC Clash On Electoral Reforms.

(From Zimbabwe Independent - AAGM)

Byline: Staff Writers

THE ruling Zanu PF and the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) are on a collision course over the proposed electoral reforms which the ruling party is touting as key to Zimbabwe's international rehabilitation. The two parties clashed this week on how to proceed on the issue. While Zanu PF spokesman Nathan Shamuyarira sounded conciliatory, saying there was need for dialogue with the MDC, the opposition hardened its position, complaining the reforms were a smokescreen behind which rigging and violence would persist.

Shamuyarira said at a two-day conference in Victoria Falls on …