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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Zambian President and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (OPDSC), Hakainde Hichilema, appointed Nevers Mumba as the head of the regional bloc\u2019s electoral observer mission.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Hichilema expressed optimism that Zimbabwe will hold credible elections on 23 August. He said:<\/p>\n

As chair of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, I am pleased to announce Nevers Sekwila Mumba as head of the SADC electoral observation mission for Zimbabwe\u2019s elections.<\/p>\n

We are optimistic about a peaceful and democratic process before, during and after elections in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n

Mumba is the leader of the Zambian opposition party, Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD).<\/p>\n

He served as the eighth Vice President of Zambia in 2003 and 2004 under the late Levy Mwanawasa.<\/p>\n

Mumba arrived in the country with his team yesterday.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Zambian President and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (OPDSC), Hakainde Hichilema, appointed Nevers Mumba as the head of the regional bloc\u2019s electoral observer mission. In a statement, Hichilema expressed optimism that Zimbabwe will hold credible elections on 23 August. 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