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Independent AfricaValerio identified as the only woman contesting for Zimbabwe presidency

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Valerio identified as the only woman contesting for Zimbabwe presidency

The sole female presidential candidate in Zimbabwe’s election has been added to the ballot after an appeal that barred her participation was successful.

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission’s decision to reject Elisabeth Valerio’s candidacy papers was successfully contested.

She allegedly neglected to pay the $20,000 (£15,000) nomination fee, according to officials.

Ms. Valerio contended that she had presented evidence of a bank transfer in her legal challenge.

She claimed that women in Zimbabwe were “denied the opportunity to participate” earlier this month.

The election for president will be held on August 23 and there are now 12 contenders.

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