Gaborone, Botswana – January 12, 2026

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially announced the commencement of a Supplementary Voters’ Registration period, set to run from January 12, 2026, to February 13, 2026. ​

This registration period applies to all sixty-one constituencies across the country. ​

According to the IEC, the registration exercise will take place at the offices of Principal Registration Officers in each constituency. ​

The registration hours are from 7:30 AM to 12:45 PM and 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Principal Registration Officers, who are IEC officials based in District Offices, will oversee the process. ​

The IEC urges all eligible citizens of Botswana who are 18 years or older, possess a valid National Identity Card (Omang), and are not disqualified under Section 6 of the Electoral Act to register in person during this period.

This is a crucial opportunity for those who did not register for the 2024 General Elections to ensure their participation in future elections. ​

The Commission emphasised that registering to vote is both a constitutional right and a civic duty for all Batswana. ​Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of this supplementary registration period to make their voices heard in the democratic process. ​

For further information, the IEC can be contacted via telephone at 3612400, fax at 3900581/3905205/3190889, or toll-free at 0800 600 710. ​ Additional details are available on their website at www.iec.gov.bw. ​

Issued by: Jeff Siamisang, Secretary, Independent Electoral Commission, Botswana