VOTER REGISTRATION 01 Why do I need to register as a voter? You must first register in order to appear on the voter’s role. The official voter’s role will be used on Election Day to check your eligibility. You will not be able to vote if your name does not appear on the voter’s roll. Who can register? You must be: A citizen of Zimbabwe (male or female), and Be 18 years old or older What if I’m a so-called ‘Alien’? The new Zimbabwe Constitution allows the so-called Aliens to register and vote. To do so, you must meet the following criteria: At least one of your parents were born in one of the SADC Nations: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia or Zimbabwe, and You are a current resident of Zimbabwe You can convert your alien ID card for a national ID card at your local Registrar General’s Office or a mobile registration unit operating in your area. Bring the following with you: Current Alien ID, and A Birth certificate Where can I register to vote? You must be a resident in the ward or constituency where you wish to register as a voter. It does not matter that you have been absent from the ward or constituency for a temporary purpose. ZEC and the Registrar General’s Office have established four mobile registration units per district (we will publish these locations when they become available). You can register at: Any mobile registration unit or At your local Registrar General’s Office on weekdays during normal working hours You can find a map of every registrar office and sub office here You can find your mobile registration locations and dates here: Harare Manicaland Bulawayo Mashonaland East Mashonaland West Masvingo Matabeleland North Matabeleland South Midlands Mashonaland Central What do I need to register as a voter? You must present the following to the official registering you: National identity document (passport, birth certificate or national ID) Proof of residence in the constituency (detailed below) Proof of Residence If you do not have any of the items listed below then you are also able to write an affidavit (legal document) confirming where you reside. This must be sworn before a commissioner of oath – you will find one at your local Registrar General’s Office or mobile registration unit. For Urban Dwellers: A certificate of occupation Lodgers permit/card Rates/water statement in applicants name Credit store statement showing physical address of applicant Written statement from landlord/parent/friend, confirming the applicant’s address, accompanied by a house card, electric bill, rates bill etc in the name of the landlord/parent /friend staying with applicant Sworn statement by employer of applicant confirming applicants address Hospital bill or envelopes with post markings reflecting applicants address For Rural/Farm Dwellers Any of the above Confirmation by the Village Head/Resettlement Officer/Farm Owner What if I am a member of the Diaspora? Unfortunately, members of the Diaspora cannot register or vote outside of Zimbabwe. You are encouraged, if possible, to travel to Zimbabwe to first register, then vote. If you are unable to travel to Zimbabwe, you are encouraged to tell your friends and family to register, then vote.
Posted on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:06:59 +0000
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