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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Hamutendi Kombayi has bounced back as Gweru mayor following his triumph over Nelson Chamisa\u2019s ally, Martin Chivhoko in an election held Tuesday after beating.<\/p>\n

Kombayi who belongs to the MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora was fired as the mayor of Gweru in 2017 by the then Local Government Minister Saviour Kasukuwere.<\/p>\n

He replaces Josiah Makombe who was recalled as councillor by the MDC-T late last year.<\/p>\n

Kombayi, a well-known businessman in Gweru, got 11 votes against four won by Chivhoko from Chamisa\u2019s MDC Alliance.<\/p>\n

In a brief speech after the election, the mayor called for unity in the deeply divided Gweru City Council. He said:<\/p>\n

I am urging unity amongst us councillors for the development of our city. What is core to our mission as councillors, is to bring development to our city.<\/p>\n

Kombayi is the son of late popular Gweru businessman and politician, Patrick Kombayi.<\/p>\n

More: NewZimbabwe<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Hamutendi Kombayi has bounced back as Gweru mayor following his triumph over Nelson Chamisa\u2019s ally, Martin Chivhoko in an election held Tuesday after beating. Kombayi who belongs to the MDC-T led by Douglas Mwonzora was fired as the mayor of Gweru in 2017 by the then Local Government Minister Saviour Kasukuwere. 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