ZANZIBAR, Aug. 29 -- THE Zanzibar Electoral Commission (ZEC) has officially opened the window for the collection of nomination forms for councillors, members of the House of Representatives, and presidential candidates ahead of this years general election.

Political parties have been making preparations for their candidates to collect the forms, with 17 parties showing interest in the Zanzibar presidency. Each aspirant is required to pay 1,000/- to collect the forms and a further 2m/- upon submission.

ZEC Director, Mr Thabit Idarous Faina, said yesterday here in Zanzibar that all arrangements have been put in place to ensure a free, secure and fair electoral process, adding that all candidates will receive equal treatment.

He further r...