Zim Now Writer
Citizens Coalition for Change interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has landed a seat in the Senate as one of the opposition outfit’s Proportional Representatives.
The comes after the recall of scores of opposition legislators, senators and councillors for failing to follow the party line.
In a Government Gazette published Friday, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission confirmed the development.
Other candidates nominated to fill vacancies in the Senate include Kucaca Phulu, Lilian Mlilo, Linda Sibanda and Collet Ndhlovu all from Bulawayo. Maxwell Mdhluri comes in for Manicaland while Sam Chapfudza fills in the Masvingo vacancy.
In Matabeleland North, Tshabangu, Teresa Kabondo and Grace Mampande complete the Senate list.
The recalled senators include Zivira Hellen, Shoko Gideon, Ncube Siphiwe, Sibanda Felix Magalela, Chimhini David Antony, Madzikanda Godfrey, Mativenga, Moyo Anastasia, Gabuza Gabbuza Joel and Sibanda Tenda.
The gazette also released the names of candidates nominated to fill Proportional Representation vacancies in the National Assembly.
These include Nomvula Mguni, Otilia Sibanda, Lungile Ncube and Sikhuphukile Dube all from Bulawayo. Sibongile Maphosa will fill the same vacancy for Matabeleland South Province.
The recalled were Mlilo Stabile, Toffa Jasmine, Dube Janeth, Nkomo Velisiwe and Zana Sivina Evidence.
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