August 20, 2025-The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that it will on 22nd August 2025, suspend the Continuous Registration of Voters (CRV) in the 30 districts where the exercise has been ongoing since 1st June 2022.
Speaking during the official opening of a one day Orientation meeting for Luapula Province District Voter Education Coordinators (DVECs)and Human Resource Coordinators in Mansa today,ECZ Commissioner, Ambassador Ndiyoi Mutiti said this is in order to give full attention to the upcoming Mass Voter Registration (MVR) exercise scheduled to begin on October 13, 2025.
Ambassador Mutiti added that staff currently working under the CRV exercise will be redeployed to the MVR exercise and other upcoming election activities.
She further stressed that the success of the MVR exercise is dependent on collective effort and professionalism of every staff involved in the process. Ambassador Mutiti reminded DVECs that they serve as the Commission’s direct link to the people hence their role is to deliver clear, targeted and timely voter education so that citizens understand the process, requirements and timelines.
She further stated that Human Resource Coordinators will play a key role in managing the engagement, deployment and welfare of staff, while also ensuring compliance with the Commission’s policies and maintaining discipline.
Ambassador Mutiti also stressed that the MVR exercise is centred on inclusion and accessibility and that it is the Commission’s commitment that no eligible citizen whether in urban or remote area is left behind. She has since urged participants to carry out their duties with diligence and integrity.
In closing, Luapula Provincial Registration Officer Kambinga Nondo, urged the participants to embrace professionalism as they execute their roles saying they are expected to deliver a credible and inclusive Voter Registration process.
The orientation meeting, held at Teja Lodge, was attended by District Registration Officers (DROs) from across Luapula Province, including Mansa DRO Dr. Josephine Mwanza along with DVECs and Human Resource Coordinators from across Luapula Province.
