The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has deployed a total of 54 Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) in Mongu Central and Nalikwanda constituencies ahead of the inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters.
The media reports that this was after undergoing a two – day training on the Inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters held in the Mongu Municipal Council Chamber in Mongu District of Western province.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Acting Manager Elections, Mata Sikota said the activities are aimed at sensitising members of the public on the importance of verifying their details during the inspection period.
“This two-day training of both District Voter Educations Committee Members (DVEC) and Voter Education Facilitators (VEFs) is to equip them with necessary skills in order to effectively deliver and encourage eligible voters out there to verify their details in the Provisional Register of Voters ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Elections. The exercise is being conducted in line with the Commission’s mandate to ensure that the voters’ register is accurate and up to date,” he said.
Mr Sikota said the voter education programmes will be conducted through various platforms, including community meetings, public address systems, distribution of informational materials and engagement with local leaders.
He also added that other platforms where eligible voters can verify their details are online services by dialing *214#, which will commence on February 22 to March 08 2026, while the physical inspection will start on March 02 to 08 2026 in all the polling stations in the country.
Mr Sikota has however, implored both DVEC members and the VEFs to exhibit professionalism during the sensitisation activities of requesting the registered voters to verify their details in the Provisional Register of Voters in all the 27 wards in Mongu District.
“The Commission is urging all registered voters in the two constituencies to take part in the inspection exercise and verify their details within the stipulated period’’, he said.
The activities have also included VEFs drawn from the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD), in an effort to ensure inclusivity and equal participation of persons with disabilities in the electoral process.
And Pumulo Nalikena, a VEF from ZAPD has commended the Commission for including persons with disabilities in the sensitisation of eligible voters to verify their details in the district.
She said the involvement of ZAPD facilitators will help address accessibility concerns and promote awareness among persons with disabilities on the verification process in the district.
Meanwhile, Mongu District Voter Education Coordinator, Abigail Sitenge has urged all the deployed 54 VEFs to work hard so that a target of 100 percent is achieved for all the registered voters in the two constituencies in the district.
Ms Sitenge has called on all registered voters in the two constituencies to take advantage of the inspection period and confirm their details and report any anomalies to electoral officials adding that the Commission reaffirms its commitment to conducting a credible and transparent electoral process through active citizen participation.
In Mongu Central Constituency, voter education teams have been dispatched across different wards to provide guidance on the inspection process, including how voters can confirm their personal details and report any anomalies.
Similarly, in Nalikwanda Constituency, the Commission has rolled out sensitisation programmes targeting eligible voters to ensure maximum participation during the inspection of the provisional register.
The inspection of the Provisional Register of Voters is a critical step in the electoral process as it enhances transparency, credibility and public confidence in the electoral system.
