Mnangagwa reappoints controversial Chigumba as head of electoral commission

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reappointed Justice Priscilla Chigumba as the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), a move that has sparked controversy.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reappointed Justice Priscilla Chigumba as the head of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), a move that has sparked controversy.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made key appointments to cabinet, naming Raj Modi as deputy minister of industry and commerce and Sleiman Kwidini as deputy minister of health.

FBC Holdings CEO John Mushayavanhu, a business associate of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is set to assume the role of governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from May 1, 2024.

Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe has been appointed as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army replacing David Sigauke.