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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Chief Mtshane Khumalo has been elected unopposed as the president of the National Council of Chiefs, replacing Chief Fortune Charumbira, who has also been elected unopposed as the vice president of the National Council of Chiefs. Both chiefs will automatically become members of the National Assembly and sit as Senators.<\/p>\n

The election took place on August 10, 2023, in Harare, and was conducted by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). This follows Chief Charumbira\u2019s recent announcement that he would not seek re-election as the head of the national traditional chiefs\u2019 body, despite the unanimous resolution by the National Chiefs\u2019 Council to deploy him to a suitable position where his wisdom can continue to benefit the organisation while he serves as the leader of the Pan-African Parliament.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the polls, the council expressed the belief that Chief Charumbira\u2019s expertise and leadership are still essential for strengthening the traditional leadership institution in Zimbabwe. Chief Chundu of Mashonaland West and Chief Siansali of Matabeleland North echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that Chief Charumbira\u2019s extensive national and international experience should not be overlooked. They highlighted the importance of his guidance and services for the traditional leadership institution.<\/p>\n

Chief Mtshane Khumalo, who served as Charumbira\u2019s deputy for two terms, hails from Matabeleland North province.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Chief Mtshane Khumalo has been elected unopposed as the president of the National Council of Chiefs, replacing Chief Fortune Charumbira, who has also been elected unopposed as the vice president of the National Council of Chiefs. Both chiefs will automatically become members of the National Assembly and sit as Senators. 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