ERC Africa calls for voter registration blitz after ZEC handover
The Election Resource Centre (ERC) Africa is urging the Registrar-General to conduct a nationwide voter registration blitz following the transfer of electoral duties from the ZEC. This follows constitutional changes that extended presidential terms and shifted administrative responsibilities.
Why it matters
The transfer of electoral functions and the extension of term limits are critical developments in the political landscape of Zimbabwe, impacting future democratic processes.
THE Election Resource Centre (ERC) Africa has called on the Registrar-General to conduct a nationwide voter registration blitz and immediately launch a voters’ roll inspection campaign following the transfer of voter registration functions from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
The electoral advocacy organisation said the measures were necessary to ensure eligible citizens could register to vote and verify their details following the transfer of responsibilities under the Constitution of Zimbabwe (Amendment) Act (No. 3), 2026.
The enactment of CAB3, which extended the presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, pushing the next general elections from 2028 to 2030, also transferred voter registration and voters’ roll functions from ZEC to the Registrar-General.
In a statement Wednesday, ERC Africa urged the Registrar-General to publish an updated list of voter registration centres, including their locations, operating hours and registration requirements.
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