Shepherd Manhivi
| Shepherd Manhivi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shepherd Manhivi Missing required parameter 1=month! , |
| Residence | Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Education | University of Zimbabwe |
| Alma mater | University of Zimbabwe |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Organization | Zimbabwe Electoral Commission |
| Known for | ZEC Commissioner |
Shepherd Manhivi was sworn in as a Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) commissioner by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July 2022. [1]
Manhivi took the oath of office alongside five other new ZEC commissioners namely Catherine Mpofu, Abigail Millicent Mohadi Ambrose, Janet Mbetu Nzvenga, Kudzai Shava and Rosewita Marutare.
Education
- LL.B. (Hons) degree, University of Zimbabwe
- M.Sc. in International Relations, University of Zimbabwe
- B.Sc. (Hons) in Administration, University of Zimbabwe
Career
Clerk of Committees - Parliament of Zimbabwe (May 2008 to July 2022) [2]
Events
In July 2022, Manhivi was appointed as a Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) commissioner together with Catherine Mpofu, Abigail Millicent Mohadi Ambrose, Janet Mbetu Nzvenga, Kudzai Shava and Rosewita Marutare.
The new commissioners replaced Joyce Kazembe, Daniel Chigaru, Sibongile Ndlovu, Netsai Mushonga, Ngoni Kundidzora and Faith Sebata whose terms of office ended on 6 July 2022.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at State House in Harare and was presided over by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Controversies
Manhivi's appointment as a ZEC commissioner was condemned as he worked at Parliament, in the office that was charged with accepting the nominations of candidates who were to be interviewed for the six ZEC posts. [3]
United States of America-based opposition activist and information technology expert Freeman Chari said:
I think the appointment of both Shepherd Manhivi and Catherine Mpofu was unconstitutional. Both were public officers according to our constitution. And public officers are ineligible to be appointed to the ZEC. I find it a bit weird that folks who worked in the office that was charged with accepting the nominations are the ones who got appointed. This does not really bode well.
Further Reading
- ↑ President appoints new Zec commissioners, The Herald, Published: 7 July 2022, Retrieved: 15 July 2022
- ↑ Shepherd Manhivi, LinkedIn, published: No Date Given, Retrieved: July 15, 2022
- ↑ Nyashadzashe Ndoro, ED’s ZEC appointments marred with irregularities and nepotism, Nehanda Radio, Published: 13 July 2022, Retrieved: 15 July 2022
