The ruling Zanu PF party has won the election for presidency of Zimbabwe’s Upper House of parliament, the Senate, an official of parliament is reported to have said.
Clerk of parliament Austin Zvoma said Zanu PF candidate, Edna Madzongwe received 58 votes against 28 votes for a candidate from the opposition MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai.
Meanwhile President Mugabe has also appointed law makers and provincial governors despite a dealock in power-sharing talks with the MDC.
He appointed three non-constituency members of parliament’s upper house, the Senate and eight provincial governors.
Vice-President Joseph Msika, former justice minister Patrick Chinamasa and former speaker of parliament John Nkomo were appointed non-constituencey members of the Senate.
Advocate Martin Dinha appointed Resident Minister Mashonaland Central Province.
Former Education Minister Aeneas Chigwedere, Resident Minister for Mashonaland East
Chistopher Mushowe, Govenor and Resident Minister Manicaland Province
Faber Chidarikire, Govenor Mashonaland West Province
Angeline Masuku, Govenor Matebeleland South
Sithokozile Mathuthu, Matebeleland North
Cain Mathema, Bulawayo Metropolitan
Ishemunyoro David Karimanzira, Harare Metropolitan
Govenors for Midlands and Masvingo are still to be appointed.
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