Doubts over October polls date persist

Election irregularities are usually the norm in African elections. From missing names of voters from the register to outright rigging. Apparently this has been the cause of many conflicts leading the deaths of millions of people across the continent.

An October trial date is set in South Africa for the honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani.

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NEC sets October 25 as general elections date
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THE National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Monday released the timetable for the coming general elections, declaring October 25, 2015 as the Election Day. NEC Chairman Justice Damian Lubuva said in a statement issued in Dar es Salaam yesterday ...
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Preparations for the forthcoming local government election scheduled for October, this year are underway but the Prime Minister, Mr Mizengo Pinda, said yesterday that the holding of the polls would depend on completion of the constitution making process.

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Shall religion determine Tanzania's October polls?
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With the unexpected but much-needed change in Tanzania's opposition politics now that some political parties have joined forces to defend what they consider to be the right causes, and of course to win the election, past history becomes of significance.

The October 25 polls will be significant in determining the fate of the constitution review process, according to analysts.

The committee of Sheikhs and Imams in Dar es Salaam region has asked Tanzanians, religious leaders in particular, to avoid statements that aim at showing preference towards certain presidential candidates at the expense of others.

The Tanzanian polls, a reality TV star and Halloween celebrations were the most trending topics in Kenya in October.

The Civic United Front (CUF) yesterday announced dates within which those intending to vie for political office in the October elections on the party’s ticket should pick up nomination forms.