The Harare Commission of Inquiry, established by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in May 2024 to investigate governance issues within the Harare City Council, is reportedly finalising its findings.
The report is expected to be submitted to the President in the coming days, potentially paving the way for mass suspensions, arrests, and a complete overhaul of the council.
Chaired by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, the commission was mandated to examine various aspects of the council’s operations since 2017.
It was established under Proclamation 2 and gazetted as Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024.
According to <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/commission-finalises-explosive-harare-report/">Business Times</a>, sources say the long-awaited report exposes widespread corruption involving councillors and senior officials, linked to multi-million-dollar scandals that have severely affected the city’s operations. Said a source:
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It’s dusted and done—just waiting to be presented. A lot of officials were red-flagged.
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The commission uncovered serious issues, including financial mismanagement, corruption, and irregularities within housing cooperatives and council operations.
For instance, it found that Harare councillors allocated over 5,000 illegal plots ahead of the 2023 elections, while senior officials were receiving excessively high salaries.
The inquiry also revealed that Harare Quarry had not declared its revenue since 2018, with millions of dollars reportedly embezzled.

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A commission in Harare investigated problems in the city council since 2017. The report will soon be given to the President, possibly leading to suspensions, arrests, and changes in the council. The report exposes corruption among officials, with issues like illegal plot allocations and high salaries. The inquiry also found that a quarry hadn't declared revenue since 2018, with money missing. The report is expected to cause big changes in how Harare is run.

Major Shake-Up Looms As Harare Inquiry Report Finalised

Harare City Mayor Jacob Mafume testified before the Commission of Inquiry into governance issues at Harare City Council, revealing that some councillors and council executives are conspiring to block the purchase of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
An ERP system is software designed to manage and integrate the core business processes of an organisation. These processes include finance, human resources, supply chain, manufacturing, services, procurement, and others.
The City of Harare has been operating without an ERP system for the past six years. ERP systems provide a centralised platform where data from various departments can be accessed and shared, allowing for improved coordination, efficiency, and decision-making.
During his appearance before the Commission, Mafume said the absence of an ERP system has led to widespread theft within the council. Said Mafume:
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I cannot provide exact figures because management has ensured that no audits have been conducted at the council since 2019.
However, we have anecdotal evidence. Millions are paid out in duplicate payments, and some ratepayers’ fees are being waived.
We estimate losses of around US$10 million per year. The City Council has been haemorrhaging funds.
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Harare City Council has not been able to audit its accounts for over five years, raising serious concerns about corporate governance at Town House.
Mafume further revealed that top officials at the council have formed a corruption cartel, profiting from the ongoing disarray. He claimed:
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The Harare City Council Executive has obstructed my efforts to implement a functional ERP system.
I have made every effort to get the ERP system installed. Instead, I’ve been accused of interference.
But I’ve done everything humanly possible to make it happen. We cannot function properly without an ERP system.
This is a deliberate act by our procurement department and management. They do not want the ERP system implemented.
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This story was contributed by Munashe Chokodza

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said some councillors and executives are stopping the city from getting a system to help manage its money. The system would save them money and stop theft. The city has lost $10 million each year because of this. The mayor tried to get the system, but other people stopped him. They haven't checked their accounts for more than five years, which is very worrying. Top officials are making money from this chaos. The mayor is trying his best to fix the problem, but others are not cooperating. This is a big problem for the city.

Harare Loses US$10 Million Annually Due To Leakages, Says Mayor

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume could be facing trouble with the Harare Commission of Inquiry after allegedly lying under oath.
Mafume had claimed to reside at 110 Coronation Road, Greendale suburb. However, when the Commission, led by Justice Maphios Cheda, temporarily adjourned Mafume’s testimony on Wednesday for an onsite inspection, they discovered the address was a vehicle auction site, not a residential area as he had stated.
Despite his claims that it was an innocent mistake and that his actual house was only two blocks away from the given address, the Commission rejected this explanation.
They insisted on proceeding with the inspection in loco after determining that Mafume had lied under oath.
When confronted about the discrepancy, Mafume tried to explain, but Judge Cheda instructed him to provide a formal explanation at a later time.

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume might be in trouble for lying. He said he lives at a certain address, but it was actually a car place, not a home. The Commission found out and didn't believe his excuse. They want to inspect the area and he has to explain why he said that address. Mafume will have to give a proper explanation later. It is not good to lie under oath, and he might face consequences for what he did.

Harare Mayor "Forgets" Home Address Before Commission Of Inquiry

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume said that he intervened to address concerns after council nurses threatened to strike over various welfare issues.
Mafume said this before the Harare Commission of Inquiry, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, which is investigating the operations of the Harare City Council since 2017.
In response to a question from Commission evidence leader Tapiwa Godzi about his involvement in collective bargaining meetings, Mafume said it was his responsibility to ensure that council operations continued smoothly, adding that the nurses had threatened to down tools. He said (via <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200037860/ive-to-persuade-nurses-not-to-down-tools-mayor">NewsDay</a>):
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We have 800 nurses and if I am unable to persuade them not to go on a go slow; we have got cholera, diarrhoea, and the rains are coming. I have to participate to persuade them not to go on strike.
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Mafume said he attended the Municipal Medical Aid Association meetings after getting word that the scheme was being abused. He said:
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We workers are not being paid, the medical aid is being rejected at hospitals.
Properties are being bought and their title deeds are not given to the council. Money is being paid twice. My workers are not getting treatment. And I went to ask what was happening with the medical aid.
I did attend because US$1 million had been stolen.
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Mafume said the City of Harare employs close to 9,000 employees and has a monthly salary bill of about US$2 million. He added:
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The moment we stop and we are unable to have harmonious labour relations with the employees, the trade unions, then all the functions of the council will grind to a halt.
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Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume convinced nurses not to strike because he didn't want people to get sick. He attended meetings to help workers get paid and get medical treatment. He said the council employs 9,000 people and it would be bad if they stopped working. The council has a monthly salary bill of US$2 million. Mafume wants to make sure everyone is happy so the council can keep working well. He wants to prevent any problems that could stop the council from functioning properly.

Mafume: I Had To Convince Nurses Not To Strike

By Munashe Chokodza
Harare City Council’s executive assistant, Matthew Marara, testified on Tuesday before the commission of inquiry into governance issues at Harare City Council, revealing that he received US$8,000 for gadgets during his suspension.
Marara was suspended from the council in 2020 and returned to Town House in May 2023, in defiance of the Ministry of Local Government’s directive that all council officials with court cases must not report for duty.
Testifying before the commission, Marara stated that Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume appointed a committee that approved the money he received.
The money included an astonishing US$3,256 for newspaper subscriptions, US$3,700 for a laptop, US$2,550 for a cell phone, and US$1,920 for an iPad, among other benefits.
The inflated prices for Marara’s benefits raise concerns of corruption and mismanagement at the Harare City Council. Said Marara:
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There were dues I was supposed to be given. By the time I was not at work, I was supposed to get these newspapers when I was at work, so I am used to reading newspapers, so I continued buying newspapers on
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Marara’s controversial compensation package comes at a time when the City of Harare is grappling with a severe lack of funds, which is hampering its ability to provide basic services to residents.

Matthew Marara, who works for Harare City Council, got $8,000 for gadgets while he was suspended. He got the money in 2020 for things like newspaper subscriptions, a laptop, a cell phone, and an iPad. The prices for these gadgets were very high. This has raised concerns about corruption at the council. Marara said Mayor Jacob Mafume's committee approved the money. This happened when the council was facing a lack of funds to provide services to residents. Marara's actions have been questioned by a commission looking into how the council is run.

Marara Received US$8k From Harare Council To Buy Electronic Gadgets During His Suspension

Former Harare City Council acting human capital director Matthew Marara reportedly received over US$350,000 in compensation for the period he was suspended without pay on corruption charges. However, Marara asserted that the figure was US$131,000.
<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/harare-city-boss-paid-us350-000-back-pay/">The Herald</a> reported that on Wednesday, Marara appeared before the Commission of Inquiry into Harare City Council’s affairs, chaired by retired Justice Maphios Cheda.
He was called to address allegations that he had resigned and then rescinded his resignation to claim a large amount of back pay, or at least take advantage of the missing letter of resignation.
Marara was questioned about his alleged resignation in 2020 and return to the council in 2023. Evidence presented before the commission suggested that Marara resigned after his suspension but backtracked in 2023, claiming he had never resigned and was still a council employee.
It is alleged that he took advantage of the missing resignation letter to maintain his assertion of unbroken service.
Thabani Mpofu, who is leading evidence from witnesses appearing before the commission, said the information obtained showed Marara received US$350,000.
However, Marara denied the claims that he had resigned, saying the council agreed to pay him US$131,000, not US$350,000, with US$116,000 already paid out for the 30 months he was absent.
These revelations come as Harare City Council struggles to provide basic services to ratepayers, such as running tap water and refuse collection.
Council officials are accused of awarding themselves hefty salaries and perks at the expense of service delivery.
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Former Harare City Council official, Matthew Marara, received over $350,000 in back pay while suspended on corruption charges. He claims it was only $131,000. Marara was questioned about resigning in 2020 and returning in 2023. Evidence suggests he used a missing resignation letter to claim uninterrupted service. The council, struggling to provide essential services, is under scrutiny for lavish salaries. Marara denied resigning and said he was only paid $131,000, not $350,000. This controversy highlights issues of corruption and mismanagement in the City Council.

Harare City Council Official Paid US$350 000 Back Pay

A Harare City Council official has revealed that people exposing corruption at Town House are being threatened with death, while some have been poisoned.
Speaking before the Commission of Inquiry appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2024 to investigate suspected financial mismanagement and corruption in Harare dating back to 2017, acting Human Capital Director Bosman Matengarufu claimed he had received death threats, survived an assassination attempt, and was poisoned as corrupt cartels sought to silence him.
Matengarufu also recounted an incident in 2020 when he was chased out of a workshop in Chinhoyi by an individual armed with a gun. He said (via <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/death-threats-rock-town-house/">Business Times</a>):
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The City of Harare is a toxic environment. I was poisoned twice and it’s on record. I was chased away at a Chinhoyi workshop with a gun to deter me from exposing corruption in any way.
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When asked by Justice Maphios Cheda, the chairman of the Commission, about the reason for his poisoning, Matengarufu responded:
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I was demoted after Marara’s return from allegations of corruption. I was acting in his place during his absence due to corruption charges. After (Matthew) Marara returned, I was demoted, and that’s when the fight began.
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He said Marara created a fictitious position within the council and allocated himself a substantial sum of money, sparking controversy. Said Matengarufu:
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There are matters within the council you should never tamper with if you want to live. (These are) land, appointments, water, procurement.
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Matengarufu’s testimony appears to support speculation that one of the key council officials, who had threatened in a letter to the Local Government Ministry to expose rampant corruption at the local authority, was killed by the cartel.
The official, Funny Machipisa, who served as District Administration Manager, died under mysterious circumstances last year. His family believes his death was the result of foul play.
Before his death, Machipisa had voiced concerns about being pushed out of his position to silence him. In a letter dated July 9, 2024, he revealed that he was being targeted for opposing the councillors’ push to allocate residential stands in affluent areas rather than their respective wards.
Machipisa had warned that their plan to remove him was designed to prevent him from testifying before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry.
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Harare City Council official exposed corruption and got threatened and poisoned. Bosman Matengarufu told a Commission about death threats and assassination attempts. He was demoted after pointing out corruption. Another official, Funny Machipisa, died mysteriously after speaking out against corruption. Some say he was killed by a corrupt group. The council is a dangerous place with corruption in things like land and appointments. Matengarufu's testimony supports rumors of corruption and threats at the council.

Harare Council Official Poisoned And Threatened With Death For Exposing Corruption

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, has urged the Harare Commission of Inquiry, chaired by retired judge Justice Maphios Cheda, to summon President Emmerson Mnangagwa to testify.
This follows the mention of Mnangagwa’s name in an audio recording presented to the commission.
Chamisa was called to appear before the Commission on Monday after Ward 12 (Budiriro) Councillor Blessing Duma alleged in the recording that Chamisa had instructed the council to regularise illegal settlements.
In his statement, the former CCC leader criticised the Commission for summoning private individuals based on unsubstantiated claims.
He argued that if his name was invoked, then Mnangagwa should also be required to testify. Said Chamisa:
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There are two names that have been dropped in terms of their leadership roles: President Mnangagwa and president Chamisa. And I hope that the commission is also going to invite President Mnangagwa…
The voice on the audio also mentioned Mr Mnangagwa. I pointed out that if my presence was deemed necessary, based merely on this audio, then the same courtesy should surely be extended to Mr Mnangagwa, whose name was also mentioned.
The principle is clear: he who alleges must prove. It is unjust to summon private individuals based on unsubstantiated claims. The law demands evidence, not speculative accusations.
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In May 2024, President Emmerson Mnangagwa established a Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and governance failures within the Harare City Council dating back to 2017.
The commission is composed of several members, including Steven Chakaipa, Norbert Phiri, Lucia Gladys Matibenga, Khonzani Ncube, and Secretary John Bhasera.
Its primary goal is to uncover the root causes of the persistent issues plaguing Harare and to provide recommendations for improving local governance.
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Nelson Chamisa wants President Mnangagwa to testify in a commission about Harare issues. Chamisa was called to the commission after a recording mentioned him. He thinks it's unfair that private individuals are summoned without evidence. The commission is investigating corruption in Harare since 2017. Chamisa says if he is called, then Mnangagwa should be too. He believes that proof should be needed before calling someone to testify. The commission aims to find out why there are problems in Harare and suggest ways to improve governance.

Chamisa Challenges Harare Commission Of Inquiry To Summon Mnangagwa

The Harare City Council reportedly collected only US$100 in licence fees from tuckshop owners in residential areas over six months.
This was said by Harare City Council’s acting revenue collection manager, Alfred Guni when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry, which is probing the operations of Harare City Council since 2017, chaired by retired Justice Maphios Cheda.
He said from April to September 2024, the City Council recorded only US$100 from tuckshops located in residential areas.
The paltry revenue collected from tuckshops raises suspicions of massive corruption within the council, given that almost every street in high-density residential areas has several tuckshops. Said Guni:
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The revenue from tuckshops in residential areas is collected by our market officers, who go around to gather these funds.
If we collect as little as US$100, it indicates a failure on the part of those designated to collect the funds.
This level of performance is concerning, given the number of tuckshops around the city.
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Guni conceded that the City Council is grappling with revenue leakages due to corrupt officials. He said:
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I would not confirm that the City Council owns tuckshops but it licenses privately owned tuckshops but what it owns are commercial buildings that are available for rental to the public.
The City made a resolution to collect tuckshop fees from those we see in our residential areas as long as they are compliant with the building inspectorate laws.
That figure does not mean nothing came but it is a percentage of a huge figure. What it means is that we are getting very low income.
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The Harare City Council only collected $100 in fees from tuckshop owners in residential areas in six months. This is a very small amount of money. The council suspects corruption because there are many tuckshops in the city, but they are not collecting enough money from them. The council's revenue manager said they have problems with corrupt officials causing money to be lost. They need to fix this problem to collect more money from tuckshops.

Shock As Harare Council Collects Only $100 In Tuckshop Licence Fees Over Six Months

Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa has criticized the Harare City Commission inquiry, chaired by (Rtd) Justice Cheda and established by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, calling it a diversion from addressing real local government issues.
Chamisa appeared before the commission on Monday after CCC councillor Blessing Duma accused him of instructing the City to fast-track the regularization of settlements in Harare.
In a post on X, Chamisa said he attended the inquiry out of courtesy and as an officer of the Court and Justice. Below is his statement in full:
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1/ On Monday, I was requested to testify before (Rtd) Justice Maphosa Cheda at the Harare City Commission inquiry, a forum set up by Mr Mnangagwa.
2/ I have reservations about the foundation of the Commission. However, out of courtesy, and being an officer of the Court and Justice, I obliged.
3/ The Commission sought my response to claims purportedly made by a councillor mentioning my name in connection with the so-called “regularisation process” of the Harare City Council.
4/ I made it unequivocally clear: I have no locus to comment on local authority issues. I am neither a councillor, mayor, local government official, nor part of central government. Urban councils are statutory bodies governed by the Urban Councils Act. Decisions arise from council committees or full council motions—not external actors or political parties.
5/ An audio was played at the hearing, said to be of the councillor referring to me as a leader of a party. Its amateurish presentation, played from a phone, raised questions about its authenticity and veracity. Yet, I responded to avoid embarrassing the commission. For the record, I would not recognise the named councillor if we met face to face. The voice on the audio also mentioned Mr Mnangagwa. I pointed out that if my presence was deemed necessary, based merely on this audio, then the same courtesy should surely be extended to Mr Mnangagwa, whose name was also mentioned.
6/ The principle is clear: he who alleges must prove. It is unjust to summon private individuals based on unsubstantiated claims. The law demands evidence, not speculative accusations.
7/ I wish to state the following for the record; as a human rights defender, a justice champion and a consummate constitutionalist, I strongly condemn the destruction of people’s homes. Using bulldozers to erase lives and livelihoods is criminal, sadistic and inhumane. This is not justice; it is evidence a systemic leadership failure and a mockery of human rights.
8/ This is not the first time a commission has been used as a diversion from addressing real issues. In 2018, Mr. Mnangagwa established the Motlanthe Commission following disputed General Elections. I was summoned before the commission over a matter entirely unrelated to me. Now in 2023, the same pattern is repeated, where I am once again being drawn into issues far beyond my purview.
9/ This governance crisis cannot be resolved by malicious intent and unwarranted targeting of innocent individuals through commissions. It requires genuine accountability and action to address the root causes.
10/ Corruption, maladministration, and bad governance are eroding our towns, cities, and country. These cancers must be rooted out. Local governance has become a theatre of incompetence and impunity. It is a crisis compounded by a small grouping that weaponises inquiries to distract from its dire failures. It is time to hold accountable those truly responsible for this decay.
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Nelson Chamisa went to a meeting set up by President Mnangagwa about the city government. Someone said Nelson told the city to do something, but he said he doesn't have the power to do that. He thinks the meeting is a distraction and there's no evidence against him. He said it's unfair to blame people without proof. Nelson believes the government is not doing a good job and there is corruption. He wants the real problems to be fixed instead of blaming innocent people.

Chamisa Defends Appearance At Mnangagwa Commission

Takudzwa Dzumbunu, chairperson for Works and Town Planning at Harare City Council, was on Tuesday fined US$300 or spend six months in prison for misleading the Commission of Inquiry about her academic qualifications.
The Commission, led by Retired High Court Judge Justice Maphios Cheda, reprimanded Dzumbunu after she retracted her claim of holding a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Public Administration.
Dzumbunu could not produce the degree, which she initially claimed was from the University of Zimbabwe when she appeared before the Commission in October.
Justice Cheda ordered Dzumbunu to provide the academic qualification as evidence.
During further questioning by lead investigator Thabani Mpofu, Dzumbunu, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor, admitted to lying about her qualifications. She said:
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I thought I was going to get the certificates but I had failed one course and did not graduate.
My apologies for misleading the Commission. I thought I was going to get the certificates but it wasn’t going to be possible.
I have no justification for behaving the way that I did. I thought it was going to be an easy process to acquire my certificate but I should have just said that I haven’t acquired it yet.
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In her previous appearance before the Commission, Dzumbunu was briefly detained at the old Makombe building after being found guilty of contempt.
The Commission of Inquiry has raised concerns about the qualifications and competence of some Harare City Council officials, revealing that several are underqualified for their positions.
Justice Cheda imposed a fine of U$300 on Dzumbunu for lying under oath. Said Cheda:
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You have made an undertaking that you will not in the future deliberately lie or mislead or misrepresent facts in the manner before this commission of inquiry. In addition, you have offered an apology for your bad conduct and behaviour before this Commission.
You are sentenced to pay a fine of 300 or six months imprisonment which is wholly suspended for a period of five years on condition that during that period you do not contravene sections 12, 13 and 14 of the Commission of Inquiry Act.
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This follows revelations that many Harare City Council committee chairpersons lack basic qualifications or relevant experience and fail to comprehend the demands of their roles.
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A lady named Takudzwa Dzumbunu in Harare lied about having a degree. She said she had a Bachelor of Science Honours degree but couldn't show it. She admitted she lied and got fined $300 or six months in prison. She said sorry for lying. The Commission of Inquiry found that many people in the City Council don't have the right qualifications for their jobs. They want everyone to be honest and do their jobs properly. Takudzwa got in trouble for lying and has to pay a fine.

Takudzwa Dzumbunu, A Harare Councillor, Fined US$300 For Lying She Has A Degree

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry into the governance of Harare City Council by three months to allow it to complete its work.
The Commission, set up on May 10 with an initial six-month mandate to probe HCC from 2017, now has until early February 2025 to complete its work and report back to the President by early May.
Chaired by retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda, the Commission includes former MDC top official Lucia Matibenga, Steven Chakaipa, Tabani Vusa Mpofu, and Khonzani Ncube. Local Government and Public Works Secretary John Basera is the commission’s secretary.
In Proclamation 5 of 2024, gazetted in Statutory Instrument 180 of 2024 on November 8, President Mnangagwa exercised the option of a three-month extension, extending the investigation to nine months.
The Commission’s terms of reference include investigating financial management systems, and audit compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, and other laws.
The Commission will investigate the financial management of revenue generated through special vehicle companies and other outsourced arrangements, such as Rufaro Marketing and City Parking.
The Commission will also investigate why Harare has not had an Enterprise Resource Planning system to manage its accounts since 2019 and quantify any resulting losses.
The Auditor-General has reported that the lack of an appropriate system has made it impossible to determine what has happened to some council revenue and whether funds are being misappropriated.
The Commission will investigate the management, sale, lease, or transfer of the local authority’s properties to private entities.
The Commission will also probe the convening of council meetings, adherence to standing orders and rules, and compliance with procurement laws, including the disposal of assets.
The President gave the Commission open-ended authority to investigate any other matter deemed appropriate and relevant to the inquiry.
The Commission has full power to visit premises, summon witnesses, record proceedings, and minute testimonies, and manage all gathered information.
Since being sworn in, the Commission has gathered evidence and questioned councillors and officials in public hearings.
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President Mnangagwa extended a group's time to check how Harare City is run. The group will now finish in February 2025. The group will look at how money is managed and if rules are followed. They will also see how Harare's properties are used or sold. The group can ask questions and take notes. They have been talking to people and collecting evidence. The President wants them to look at anything they think is important. The group is working hard to make sure everything is fair and correct in Harare City.

Harare City Council Probe Team's Tenure Extended

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Norbert Phiri from the Commission of Inquiry into the matter of Local Governance by Harare City Council and replaced him with Tafadzwa Charles Hungwe.
No reasons were given for the changes.
President Mnangagwa appointed the commission of inquiry to investigate the City of Harare’s management and council since 2017 in May 2024 through Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024, also Proclamation 2 of 2024.
The Commission is chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes former MDC top official Lucia Matibenga, Steven Chakaipa, and Khonzani Ncube.
The Commission was tasked with investigating Harare City Council’s financial management systems and audit compliance with the Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19] and other laws, and financial management of revenue generated through special vehicle companies and other outsourced arrangements, among other terms of reference.
The latest change to the composition of the Commission was made through Statutory Instrument 120 of 2024, Proclamation 4 of 2024, published in the Government Gazette on 16 July. It reads in part:
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WHEREAS, in terms of section 2(1) of the Commission of Inquiry Act [Chapter 10:07], it is provided that, the President may, when he considers it advisable, by proclamation, appoint a Commission of Inquiry consisting of one or more commissioners;
AND WHEREAS, the President issued a proclamation in Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024, establishing the Commission of Inquiry into the matter of Local Governance by Harare City Council since 2017;
AND WHEREAS, the substitution of Commissioner Nobert Phiri to the Commission of Inquiry has become necessary:
NOW, THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do, by this proclamation amend the proclamation published in Statutory Intrument 91 of 2024, by the deletion on the Schedule of the name “Nobert Phiri” and substitution of it by the name “Tafadzwa Charles Hungwe”.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa changed a person on a group that looks at how Harare City is run. No reasons were given for the change. The group is checking how the city has been managed since 2017. It wants to see if the city's money is managed well according to the law. The new person on the group is Tafadzwa Charles Hungwe. The group is led by a retired judge and includes other important people. The change was made through a special announcement.

Mnangagwa Restructures Harare City Council Commission Of Inquiry

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the local authority has “nothing to hide” after President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a Commission of Inquiry to investigate governance issues at the city council.
Speaking at the Ordinary Council meeting at Town House on Tuesday, Mafume said the law provides for the establishment of such a commission in the interest of public welfare. He said (via <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/we-have-nothing-to-hide-says-mayor-mafume-after-mnangagwa-appoints-harare-commission-of-inquiry/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>):
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We have nothing to hide, we are a public entity, we are a council of record and we are appointed by voters to enter public office, and this is exactly what public office means, it means that you can be enquired into your works by commissions, you can be enquired by parliamentary committees…
So the president deemed that the inquiry into the matters of Harare will be in the interest of public welfare.
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He also warned that non-cooperation with the Commission of Inquiry may result in criminal-related consequences. Said Mafume:
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But we encourage that we be candid in our communications and open in our communications because there are consequences that come with not cooperating with commissions of this nature and some of the consequences can end up being criminal or labour-related.
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Mnangagwa recently appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the City of Harare’s management and council since 2017.
The Commission is chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes opposition politician Lucia Matibenga, who was appointed Minister of Public Service by the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai during the GNU era.
The other members of the commission are Steven Chakaipa, Norbert Phiri, and Khonzani Ncube.
In terms of Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024, also Proclamation 2 of 2024, the Inquiry shall be held for six (6) months from the date of gazetting, with an option of an extension of a further three (3) months.
The Commission’s terms of reference include investigating financial management systems and audit compliance with the Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19] and other laws, investigating financial management of revenue generated through special vehicle companies and other outsourced arrangements, and probing the reasons behind the failure to operate an Enterprise Resource Planning system for Harare City Council and quantify any losses accruing as a result.
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We Have Nothing To Hide - Harare Mayor

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the City of Harare’s management and council since 2017.
The Commission is chaired by retired judge Maphios Cheda and includes opposition politician Lucia Matibenga, who was appointed Minister of Public Service by the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai during the GNU era.
Mnangagwa appointed the Commission through Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024, also Proclamation 2 of 2024. It reads:
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Commission of Inquiry into the Matter of Local Governance by Harare City Council since 2017 
COMMISSION
by
HIS EXCELLENCY THE HONOURABLE EMMERSON DAMBUDZO MNANGAGWA, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of Zimbabwe.
WHEREAS, in terms of section 2(1) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act [Chapter 10:07], it is provided that, the President may, when he considers it advisable, by proclamation, to inquire into any matter in which any inquiry would, in the opinion of the President, be for public welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, under and by virtue of the powers and authority vested in the President as afore said, I do, by this proclamation-
(a) establish a Commission of Inquiry into matter of local governance by Harare City Council since 2017;
(b) appoint Retired Justice Maphios Cheda (Mr) to be Chairperson of the Commission;
(c) appoint the Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Public Works to be Secretary to the Commission;
(d) direct that the Inquiry shall be held for a period of six (6) months from the date of gazetting, with an option of an extension of a further three (3) months, at such appropriate venue as shall be determined by the Commission of Inquiry;
(e) direct that the Report shall be submitted to the President within three (3) months of completion of the Inquiry;
(f) direct that the Commission’s terms of reference shall be as follows-
(i) to investigate financial management systems and audit compliance with the Public Finance Management Act [Chapter 22:19] and other laws;
(ii) to investigate financial management of revenue generated through special vehicle companies and other outsourced arrangements;
(iii) to investigate reasons behind the failure to operate an Enterprise Resource Planning system for Harare City Council and quantify any losses accruing as a result;
(iv) to investigate and ascertain the procedures of management, sell or lease or transfer of the local authority’s properties to private entities;
(v) to probe and investigate convening of council meetings as well as adherence to the standing orders and rules in council meetings by Harare City Council;
(vi) to investigate compliance with procurement laws, inclusive of disposal of assets and compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act [Chapter 22:23];
(vii) to conduct visitations where necessary, summon witnesses, record proceedings, minute testimonies, and documents, consider and manage all information gathered in order to arrive at appropriate findings and recommendations to the President;
(viii) to investigate any other matter which the Commission of Inquiry may deem appropriate and relevant to the inquiry;
(ix) to report to the President in writing, the result of the inquiry;
(g) direct that the Inquiry may be held both in public, or privately, as the exigencies of the Inquiry may determine; and
(h) appoint the Commissioners listed in the Schedule.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS TO THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY
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<li>Retired Justice Maphios Cheda (Chairperson)</li>
<li>Steven Chakaipa</li>
<li>Norbert Phiri</li>
<li>Lucia Gladys Matibenga</li>
<li>Khonzani Ncube</li>
</ul>
Given under my hand and the Public Seal of Zimbabwe at Harare this twenty-second day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four (2024).
By Command of the President.
E. D. MNANGAGWA,
President.
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Mnangagwa Appoints Commission Of Inquiry For Harare City Council

The Government intends to appoint an Independent Commission of Inquiry to assess the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) following massive paper leakages and unusually high grades being scored by pupils at Advanced Level.
This was revealed by the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Evelyn Ndlovu while presenting a Ministerial statement on the management of the leakages of some Ordinary Level examination question papers in the National Assembly on Wednesday last week.
During the course of the 2022 November examinations, English Language and Mathematics papers were leaked thereby compromising ZIMSEC’s credibility.
ZIMSEC was again under the spotlight early this year following the release of A Level results where some candidates recorded high grades for more than three subjects.
Some candidates wrote as many as ten subjects, against the standard three subjects, while high grades were recorded of up to 50 points.
In her presentation, Ndlovu said the results and recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry will guide the Ministry of Education going forward. She said:
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I think we will restore credibility by having a Commission of Inquiry which will assess whether ZIMSEC is doing the right thing or they are leaking the examination papers. The results and recommendations will guide us accordingly.
On legislative changes, I promise that we are going to push for the ZIMSEC Amendment Bill to go through the relevant committees, it goes through Cabinet and then comes to Parliament.
We have a draft amendment Bill in place. That draft must go through the Cabinet process and then come to Parliament for approval.
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Govt Plans To Establish ZIMSEC Exam Leakages Commission Of Inquiry

The ZANU PF Politburo on Wednesday fully endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption levelled against the party’s bigwigs by the Youth League.
This was revealed by the party’s secretary for information, Simon Khaya Moyo following a Politburo meeting held at the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare on Wednesday. He said:
<blockquote>The press conference by the national executive of the youth league was debated extensively, centring mainly on corruption.
While the youth league may not have followed the procedure in issuing the statement, however, there is urgent need to call for zero tolerance on corruption.
Appropriate measures must be taken to clean the party and the nation of massive corruption. Corruption is like a veld fire across the width and breadth of the nation.
His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa will constitute a commission of enquiry to investigate the allegations raised by the national youth league executive. This was unanimously endorsed by the Politburo.</blockquote>
The ZANU PF Youth League held a press conference on Monday where they accused several senior party officials of gross corruption.
Among those implicated is the party’s fourth most powerful official, Obert Mpofu and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mangudya.
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ED Vows To Clean ZANU PF Of Corrupt Bigwigs

Houses that have been built on state land fraudulently allocated by land barons face demolition. This was revealed by the Secretary of the Commission of Inquiry led by Justice Uchena. While addressing a press conference in the capital Harare today, Mabiza had this to say
<blockquote>There are chances of houses being demolished but perhaps that rests with the local authorities and the board and the local government ministry.
You find that some areas which were reserved for relational activities are now occupied and that poses a great threat to the occupants of the area. There needs to be a recommendation from the powers that be in order for that sort of action to be taken.</blockquote>
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Demolitions Of Houses Built On Illegally Acquired Land Looming ; Justice Uchena Commission Reveals

Through its spokesperson John Masuku, Motlanthe Commission announced it has concluded public hearings and is now retreating to analyse evidence brought before it.
The Commission of Inquiry was set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to investigate circumstances that led to the August 1 election violence that claimed six lives. We publish the full statement below:
<blockquote>The Commission of inquiry into the Post Election Violence which occurred In Harare on August 1 this year, today concluded. its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings. Testimonies, most of which were broadcast live on ZBC television and Social Media platforms were heard from different individuals and organisations in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru and Mutare. The Commission was also handed over written evidence as well as audio and video materials including some which were provided by international broadcasters following an appeal made through the Ministry of information, Media and Broadcasting Services.
The Commission is now collating and analysing all information gathered and has already started compiling its final report and recommendations to be presented to His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. Headed by former South African President Kgalerna Motlanthe, The Commission is working day and night in order to present its report way ahead of its 90 day deadline which commenced on 19th September 2018 when the seven member group of local and international eminent persons was sworn in at State House in Harare.</blockquote>

Motlanthe Commission Concludes Public Hearings

The Herald reports MDCAlliance spokesperson Jacob Mafume confirmed yesterday that party leader Nelson Chamisa and deputy chairperson Tendai Biti will testify before the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 Post-Election Violence that resulted in the death of 6 people.
Mafume said MDC Alliance was satisfied with the reasons why the Kgalema Motlanthe chaired commission had turned down Chamisa’s conditions. Said Mafume:
<blockquote>We have had a dialogue with the commission and we are satisfied with the explanation that they gave us. We are now clear as to how we will give our testimony and the issues at hand.</blockquote>
Commission spokesperson John Masuku said today’s hearings were earmarked for Chamisa and Biti. Said Masuku:
<blockquote>We are still expecting them to testify tomorrow (Monday) at 1400hrs and there is nothing that has been placed before the commission to suggest that they were not coming</blockquote>
Masuku said it was up to the commission to exercise its discretion whether to call President Mnangagwa and Vice President Chiwenga.
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Chamisa, Biti To Appear Before Motlanthe Commission Today

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In an interview with The Herald yesterday, Motlanthe Commission spokesperson John Masuku said the commission had started working on the structure of the report.
He said the Commission was expecting MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and the party’s deputy national chairperson Tendai Biti to appear before it during the next hearing on Monday. The two are currently outside of Zimbabwe.
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Motlanthe Commission Starts Working On Final Report Structure, Chamisa And Biti Expected To Appear On Monday

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In an interview with The Herald yesterday, Motlanthe Commission spokesperson John Masuku said the commission has received footage from some international journalists.
He said the footage which is shows the sequence of events is expected to assist the commission. Said Masuku:
<blockquote>We are very grateful to the international broadcasters as some of them have availed the footage of August, 1 2018 so the Commission is going to be assisted by that footage as they do the collating, as well as the analysis of what they have gathered. The commissioners are going to determine whether they have got enough footage. The footage they got is the lengthy footage which shows sequences of events rather than edited versions which are mainly circulating on social media.</blockquote>
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Motlanthe Commission Receives Video Footage From International Broadcasters

In a statement yesterday, Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Mrs Virginia Mabhiza confirmed that the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence resumes public hearings today.
The hearings start at 10AM and will be held in Harare at Cresta Lodge. MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is expected to testify before the commission after he was <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2018/11/15/motlanthe-commission-invites-chamisa-to-give-testimony-on-november-21/">invited to give testimony</a>. Chamisa initially refused the call, arguing that the Commission should invite Mnangagwa and Chiwenga first since in his view they were the ones who deployed the soldiers into the streets. He however agreed to appear before the Commission of Inquiry if certain conditions were met.
 
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Motlanthe Commission Resumes Hearings, Chamisa Expected To Testify

In a statement yesterday, the Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T said the Kaglema Motlanthe chaired Commission of Inquiry investigating the post-election violence that occurred in Harare on August 1 must be given enough room to manoeuvre.
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Khupe Praises Motlanthe Commission

Riot police armed with assault rifles and water cannons had to be called in yesterday when violence broke out at Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo during hearings conducted by the commission of inquiry investigating the post-election shootings that occurred in Harare on August 1.
Several people were arrested after chairs were thrown at the commissioners led by former South African President Kgalema Motlanthe. Violence broke out after one witness, Taurai Kundishaya, blamed the MDC Alliance for the killings. Kundishaya, who claimed to have been a taxi driver in Harare, but resides in Bulawayo and witnessed the August 1 shootings, was adamant that the MDC Alliance was responsible for the violence.
Some activists questioned why government was investigating the August 1 killings during which about seven people were killed, but had not done so with the 1980s Gukurahundi mass killings in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces.
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Riot Police Called In After August 1 Shootings Hearing Turns Violent In Bulawayo

The Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 violence and killings is now holding hearings in Bulawayo. The Commission said that it will listen to the testimonies of witnesses who were present in Harare on the fateful day and will also accept written submissions.
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Video: Day 5 (Bulawayo) – Public Hearings By Commission of Inquiry Into August 1 Violence, Shootings

The Nelson Chamisa led MDC-T has condemned the barring of private media from covering part of the public hearings by the Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry. The Commission was appointed to into the events of August 1 after at least 6 people died when soldiers used live bullets to quell a protest by opposition supporters which had turned violent.
In a statement issued by spokesperson Jacob Mafume, MDC-T said the idea of classifying journalists creates problems in our society. The statement reads:
<blockquote>The MDC condemns the secrecy around the commission of inquiry which is handling a serious issue of national interest involving the deaths of at least seven Zimbabwean citizens.
Today, scores of journalists were denied access to the inquiry venue at a local hotel.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>The biggest conference room at the said hotel has no capacity to hold as low as fifty persons which creates problems for an enquiry of this magnitude.
The barring of scribes from accessing the venue with the exception of the ZBC is unacceptable. It is against the principle of media diversity, it infringes freedom of expression but more importantly impedes the citizen’s access to information.
We are also concerned about a seemingly developing trend in respect of which journalists are barred from publicizing proceedings of public interest.
Live streaming of a historical presidential election petition at the Constitutional Court was also barred, only the ZBC was given exclusive rights.
This idea of classifying journalists creates problems in our society; it is part of the reason why vigilante groups ended up burning Alpha Media Holdings publications.
More importantly this is a matter of public interest, it cannot be privatized.
Zimbabweans are looking for answers, the process which is supposed to provide the answers cannot therefore be a members club only.
In any case this issue is not exempt from the old adage” Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done.”
The Commission already has problems of preemptive terms of references and conflicted members including Zanu PF card carrying members.
A new challenge of secrecy must not be added to a process already suffering from deficiency of credibility.</blockquote>
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Chamisa Condemns Barring Of Private Media From Covering Public Hearing By Commission Of Inquiry Into August 1 Violence Killings

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has expressed its concern after journalists from private media were barred from covering part of the public hearings by the Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry. The Commission was appointed to into the events of August 1 after at least 6 people died when soldiers used live bullets to quell a protest by opposition supporters which had turned violent. Misa reports that the police only allowed journalists from state media into the venue while journalists from private media spent at least 4 hours outside the venues.  The private media was later admitted after lunch.
In a statement, Misa Zimbabwe said,
<blockquote>Private media journalists were today, 16 October barred from entering the Commission of Inquiry into the post-election violence that took place on August 1, 2018 in Harare, which is scheduled to conduct public hearings at the Cresta Hotel, Msasa, Harare. The police details at the entrance only allowed the state-owned media into the venue.
This is disconcerting as it is an inquiry that is supposed to draw participation from the public. Particularly worrying is that trend in such conduct by the institutions established by the government and public officials. The same situation prevailed on the 5th of October 2017, when the then Vice President, who is the current head of State and Government, Emmerson Mnangagwa barred private media from his press conference.
It is therefore of MISA Zimbabwe’s concern that this action by the commission perpetuates a very dangerous precedent where such attitudes may cascade down to other government structures, effectively heightening the levels of media polarisation.  It is the considered view of MISA Zimbabwe that the action by the commission runs against the grain of section 61 and 62 of the constitution of Zimbabwe that provides for freedom of expression and the media access to information respectively. In this regard, the media should be accorded unfettered access to such developments as they happen so that the citizens can make informed decisions.
In essence, MISA Zimbabwe is deeply concerned with the lack of awareness and somewhat the secretive nature within which the commission is conducting its business. There is need for heightened publicity in line with the country’s language diversity and media reach, so that there is active citizen participation.
MISA Zimbabwe, therefore, calls on Commission to respect the constitution and further reminds it of the role of the media in keeping the nation informed, and that it should discharge its duties without undue interference or hindrances.</blockquote>
After the private media was admitted after lunch, Motlanthe apologised for the delay and said that the Commission had been resolving some internal issues.  The Commission also reconsidered the decision to allow only ZBC to film the proceedings.

Private Media Barred From Covering Public Hearing By Commission Of Inquiry Into August 1 Violence Killings

United Movement for Devolution (UMD) and former MDC-T national chairperson Lovemore Moyo has welcomed the appointment of a 7 member commission of inquiry by President Mnangagwa.
Moyo said the appointment of the commission is a positive move considering that it compromises of human rights experts and respected international individuals. Said Moyo:
<blockquote>The UMD would like to note with appreciation the President for the appointment of the Commission of Inquiry into the recent post election protests that resulted in deaths. We trust that concern for human rights exhibited will open the door for further investigations into numerous past human rights violations that went unrecognised and unresolved. The appointment of the Commission is yet another positive move in that it comprises not only human rights protagonists, but also respected international figures such as former president of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe and former Commonwealth secretary-general Chief Emeka Anyaoku. We are optimistic that the involvement of foreign persons will steer the commission away from internal interference and bias.</blockquote>
He also urged the Commission to be judicious, thorough and exercise utmost impartiality and set aside any prejudice that may affect the outcome of the inquiry.
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