. She writes in her personal capacity.
Zambia is scheduled to hold presidential elections on 12 August 2021 and voter verification is under way. For the first time, digital platforms have been used for both voter registration and verification, necessitating an assessment and review of this strategy once the entire process has been completed.
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, Justice Esau Chulu, launched the verification exercise using the SMS facility for registered voters to verify their registration details. After the close of voter registration and verification, a new voters’ register will be compiled and only persons on this register will be allowed to vote in the elections. It is therefore important for all citizens to register and verify their details regardless of whether they have voted before.