Source: 10 new senators sworn in despite court challenges to CAA3 ⋆ Pindula News
Ten senators appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the enactment of the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act were sworn into Parliament on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
The new senators include businessman and ZANU PF Central Committee member Kudakwashe Tagwirei, as well as former ministers and senior party officials.
The others are Jabulani Sibanda, Mary Mliswa, Nokuthula Matsikinyere, Godwills Masimirembwa, Lucy Chitaga, General Gibson Mashingaidze, Makhosini Hlongwane, Brilliant Dube and Irene Mutumbwa.
The ZANU PF-led government has moved to implement some of the sweeping changes introduced by the enactment of the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act.
Among the changes already underway is the appointment and promotion of 14 judges under the amended provisions, which alter the process and tenure for judicial appointments.
The government has also commenced the transfer of key electoral functions from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to the Registrar-General’s Office.
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