By Albert Mpofu
Today marked the final day of voter registration in Zimbabwe, and there was a significant surge in citizens eager to register before the deadline set by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). While a majority of those who registered were new voters, there were also individuals who sought to re-register after discovering that their names were missing from the voters’ roll during the recently concluded Voters Roll Inspection period.
To provide a comprehensive overview of the day’s events, we have compiled the following reports.
The Elections Resources Centre (ERC), an organization at the forefront of voter mobilization efforts and providing free transportation to voter registration centers across Zimbabwe, reported that over 200 citizens registered to vote at ZEC’s Cecil House registration center.
Honourable Joanna Mamombe, Member of Parliament for Harare West, stated earlier, “We accompanied these youths to Makombe, where they couldn’t find their names on the voter’s roll. They had to re-register. The Makombe building was packed with citizens attempting to vote, and some came because they had registered but couldn’t locate their names on the voter’s roll. We commend citizens for responding to the call and recognizing the importance of voter registration. It’s better to be late than never. This is our time. Our voices will resound on the 23rd of August. Together, we will build a New Great Zimbabwe.”
Freddy Masarirevu, a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “Ending on a high note! I concluded my voter registration efforts by filling a Kombi van. We added 20 new champions to the voters’ roll for St. Marys. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supported me in spreading the #RegisterToVote message! The numbers are astounding! Change is on the horizon.”
An NGO known as Project Vote 263 celebrated a successful day, having transported and assisted new registrants throughout the day. Their tireless efforts to mobilize and transport voters have spanned years, and today marked a significant milestone in their mission
