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Registration
of voters in progress
The Herald
September 21, 2011
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The Registrar
General of Voters wishes to advice the public that the registration
and transfer of voters is a continuous exercise throughout the year
at the Registrar General's Office nationwide, (i.e. Provincial Registries,
District Registries and Sub-Offices) from 07:45 hours to 16:45 hours
during working days.
It does not
only occur when elections have been proclaimed. The department handles
three types of registrations:
- Initial
Voter Registration - any Zimbabwe citizen who is 18 years and
above and has not registered before.
- Transfer
Voter Registration - any registered voter who has changed residence.
- Death Registration
- Relatives are encouraged to register the death of their deceased
relatives to enable the office to remove them from the voters
roll.
The requirements
for registration are as follows;
- A Zimbabwe
national registration identity card (metal or polythene - synthetic)
or a legible national registration waiting pass with the picture
of the holder on it; or
- A valid Zimbabwe
passport. (A driver's licence is not acceptable for registration
purpose).
Documentary
evidence providing that the applicant is currently residing in the
ward/constituency in which registration is being done, such as:
For urban dwellers, the following documents would suffice:
- A certificate
of occupation/title deeds, or
- Lodgers permit/card;
or
- Rates/Water
statement in applicant's name; or
- Electricity
statement in applicant's name; or
- Credit store
statement showing the physical address of the applicant, in the
respective ward/constituency; or
- Written statement
from landlord, parent or friend confirming the applicant's residential
address accompanied by a house card, electricity bill, rates bill
or any similar document in the name of the landlord, parent or
friend staying with the applicant.
- Sworn statement
by employer of applicant confirming applicant's address and any
other information or document sufficient to ascertain the applicant's
residence.
While rural
dwellers would need a confirmation letter from the chief, headman
or village head, farm owner or mine owner.
All eligible
voters are encouraged to visit their nearest registration centre
to register for first time or effect transfers. Your vote is your
voice.
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