The Registrar General’s office will from tomorrow start
issuing birth certificates and national identification cards for free for a
period of 90 days.
The Minister of Homes Affairs, Dr Ignatius Chombo confirmed
the development, saying it follows a public outcry from people who are failing
to raise the funds needed to acquire the two documents.
The 90-day window period applies to both those who lost
their birth certificates and national identity cards as well as those who want
to obtain them for the first time.
The move to issue the two documents for free follows a
voter registration proclamation period by President Robert Mugabe which will
end in January next year.
Dr Chombo added that the move by government will assist in
promoting democratic processes and systems as Zimbabweans will be able to
acquire the necessary documentation for voter registration which will start
soon.
The Minister said those in need of these services can visit
the Registrar General’s offices in their respective areas or mobile units set
up country wide.
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