ECZ STEPS UP PREPARATIONS FOR 2025 MASS VOTER REGISTRATION EXERCISE IN NORTHERN PROVINCE
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a credible and inclusive voter registration process ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Speaking in Kasama today Monday 25 August 2025 during the second phase of provincial orientation meetings, ECZ Commissioner Ambassador Ndioyi M. Mutiti outlined the Commission’s roadmap for the 2025 Mass Voter Registration Exercise, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for all eligible citizens.
The five-day orientation meeting, which runs from Monday to Friday at Urban Hotel in Kasama, has brought together Provincial and District Registration Officers, finance and procurement teams, audit staff, stores officers, and other key stakeholders to align on their roles in the upcoming exercise. The Commissioner highlighted that this collective effort is critical to ensuring that every eligible citizen in all 116 districts is reached, including those in remote areas.
“The Mass Voter Registration is a milestone in our electoral process. Its success depends on the professionalism and dedication of every staff member involved. We must ensure that no eligible Zambian is left behind,” said Ambassador Mutiti.
According to the ECZ roadmap, the Mass Voter Registration will run from October 13 to November 11, 2025, covering all 156 constituencies. To enhance convenience, an online pre-registration portal will be introduced from September 15 to November 3, 2025, allowing citizens to begin the registration process digitally before completing it in person for biometric and portrait capture.
Ambassador Mutiti stressed the importance of accountability and operational excellence, particularly in financial management and procurement, noting that every decision made will reflect on the Commission’s credibility.
All funds must be accounted for, and every expenditure must comply with the Public Finance Management Act. Procurement must meet the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency,” she said.
The Commissioner further urged staff to uphold integrity and teamwork, as the exercise will be closely monitored by stakeholders nationwide.
Following the registration, the provisional register of voters will be open for inspection from February 17 to 23, 2026, while the final register will be certified on April 30, 2026.
Ambassador Mutiti concluded by calling on all participants to actively engage during the orientation sessions to ensure a smooth and credible process.
Though you come from different technical areas, you are united by one mission: to deliver a voter registration exercise that meets the aspirations of the Zambian people,” she added.
Issued by KMC-PR Unit