Vice President Emerson Mnangagwa has clashed with Speaker of the House of Assembly Jacob Mudenda over the appointment of a new clerk of Parliament.
The position of clerk of Parliament fell vacant in November following the ‘dismissal’ of Austin Zvoma who had been at the helm of the august house for three decades.
Zvoma was forced to retire after he had argued that despite having reached the 65 year retirement age ,the new constitution allowed him to serve for another two five year terms.
Officials at the Parliament told ZimEye.com on Monday that Mudenda who pushed for the retirement of Zvoma was ‘vigorously’ pushing for Helen Dingani to fill in Zvoma’s post.
Dingani is a former deputy clerk of Parliament and was in 2010 seconded to the Pan African Parliament, where she worked for three years.
Prior to the posting she had served Parliament for 29 years.
“Mudenda is vigorously pushing for the appointment of Dingani as the clerk of Parliament because they are both Ndebele speaking and come from the same region, Matabeleland North. Dingani hails from Hwange and Mudenda comes from Binga,” said the officials.
“But the Vice President is against the move and his argument is that Dingani is also a retirement-candidate, because she had also served the institution for close to three decades”.
Mnangagwa doubles as the Vice President and the Justice Minister, and parliament falls under his portfolio.
Early this year Mudenda barred Zvoma from visiting Parliament after the ousted former clerk was visiting the legislative assembly and conducting “secret meetings” with workers.
Mudenda wrote to acting clerk of Parliament, Kenneth Chokuda, advising him to bar Zvoma from entering the Parliament premises.
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Well Cedric whats quoted is some “official” not Mngangwa himself.Dont get me wrong not endorsing appointments or lack of on tribal grounds.But what has been mentioned about her age probably makes sense.
Well Cedric whats quoted is some “official” not Mngangwa himself.Dont get me wrong not endorsing appointments or lack of on tribal grounds.But what has been mentioned about her age probably makes sense.
Oh Cedric, I am asking myself if you even read this article half way through let alone till the end. Why does the writer mention Matebeleland North if not to draw tribal lines. You seem to know all the big words like ‘idiot’ so enlighten me. By the way people don’t do school. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hALgUp2iwik. As a matter of fact I would have passed the same comment had Dingani been from any other tribe or race.
Oh Cedric, I am asking myself if you even read this article half way through let alone till the end. Why does the writer mention Matebeleland North if not to draw tribal lines. You seem to know all the big words like ‘idiot’ so enlighten me. By the way people don’t do school. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hALgUp2iwik. As a matter of fact I would have passed the same comment had Dingani been from any other tribe or race.
the business of parliament is officially ‘independent’. but parliamentarians and their officers are civil servants. their provisions and budget votes fall under the minister of justice, that is the practice anywhere in the world. wakambonzwa budget speech yafinance minister ichiti we are giving so much to parliament?? no, coz it comes under justice ministry.
the business of parliament is officially ‘independent’. but parliamentarians and their officers are civil servants. their provisions and budget votes fall under the minister of justice, that is the practice anywhere in the world. wakambonzwa budget speech yafinance minister ichiti we are giving so much to parliament?? no, coz it comes under justice ministry.
silly brain!
silly brain!
Comrade Makaro you one in a few who see sense. Thank you!
Comrade Makaro you one in a few who see sense. Thank you!
I think that Dingani may be a good candidate based on the CV given here. I am not ndebele but give her a chance.
I think that Dingani may be a good candidate based on the CV given here. I am not ndebele but give her a chance.
Parliament falls under his portfolio what are trying to say you ignorant journalist, parliament is independent I idiot.
Parliament falls under his portfolio what are trying to say you ignorant journalist, parliament is independent I idiot.
All Ndebeles who think that they can be anything in Zanupf are just but fools. You do not go beyond deputy. Your is to sweep, work harder and harder but never to any effective meaningful position. Lidla imvuthu abazilahlele phansi.
All Ndebeles who think that they can be anything in Zanupf are just but fools. You do not go beyond deputy. Your is to sweep, work harder and harder but never to any effective meaningful position. Lidla imvuthu abazilahlele phansi.
Wena idiot, where did you do school? It is evne written in quotes wena
fake PHD!!!!!!!!
Wena idiot, where did you do school? It is evne written in quotes wena
fake PHD!!!!!!!!
Wena idiot, where did you do school? It is evne written in quotes wena
fake PHD!!!
Wena idiot, where did you do school? It is evne written in quotes wena
fake PHD!!!
irresponsible reporting where does he say she should not take the post because of her tribe? where did you train? idiots
irresponsible reporting where does he say she should not take the post because of her tribe? where did you train? idiots
Dear Writer, why do you want to draw tribal lines where they do no exist. The VP is making the correct assessment. Helen Dingani is clearly old and needs to rest like many others in government offices these days. There are many qualified youths who can and should have been groomed to take over.
Dear Writer, why do you want to draw tribal lines where they do no exist. The VP is making the correct assessment. Helen Dingani is clearly old and needs to rest like many others in government offices these days. There are many qualified youths who can and should have been groomed to take over.