Chilanga District has recorded over 16,000 new voter registrations against a target of over 50,000 since the mass voter registration exercise began on October 13, 2025.
Chilanga District Registration Officer, Francis Ndola, disclosed this when Electoral Commissioner of Zambia (ECZ) Commissioner General, Vincent Mukanda toured selected voter registration centres in the district.
Mr Ndola said the district has also captured over 13,000 updates during the exercise, bringing the cumulative total to over 29,000 individuals registered during the first phase and extension of the exercise.
He however, highlighted challenges faced during the exercise, including dilapidated registration centres, disrupted registration processes at churches on Sundays due to gatherings and overheating of equipment.
“Some centres are in a poor state, making it difficult for officers to operate effectively,” Ndola said.
Meanwhile, ECZ Commissioner General Vincent Mukanda, expressed satisfaction with the exercise’s progress in the five centres he toured.
He acknowledged shortcomings in voter education and equipment, citing technical delays in the commencement of voter education and problematic kits.
Mr Mukanda also expressed excitement over the smooth voter registration process undertaken at Mwembeshi Open Air Correctional Facility.
