Parliament Report on #CAB3 public hearings

Clause 2: Transferring of voter registration and management of the voters’ roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to the Registrar-General The majority of submissions strongly supported transferring the responsibility for voter registration, as well as compiling and maintaining the voters’ roll, from ZEC to the Civil Registry Department (Registrar-General). Participants argued that the Registrar-General is uniquely positioned to maintain an accurate, up-to-date voters’ roll, effectively preventing the prolonged inclusion of deceased or non-existent individuals. Given that the Registrar-General already serves as the custodian of vital civil records, including birth and death certificates, as well as national identity data, the public noted that this transition would enhance administrative efficiency, accuracy, and centralized accountability. Furthermore, it would eliminate a duplication of roles, minimize data management inconsistencies, and ultimately strengthen the integrity and credibility of the voters’ roll. This approach also aligns with international benchmarks, where civil registries routinely manage voter registration data. Ultimately, this reallocation of duties would allow ZEC to concentrate more effectively on its core mandates of voter education and election management.