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Cde Jacob Mudenda

Senior Reporter
ZANU-PF national chairman Senator Simon Khaya Moyo has said the election of Cde Jacob Mudenda as Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday was an honour to the Matabeleland region.In his congratulatory message to Cde Mudenda yesterday, Sen Khaya Moyo described the former Governor of Matabeleland North as a man of integrity with commendable character traits.

“I take liberty to congratulate you on your resounding election as Speaker of the National Assembly at a colourful ceremony on 3 September 2013.

“Your attributes speak for themselves, that is, integrity, uprightness, hard work, diligence, honesty, commitment, humility and accountability. You are imbued with these characteristics and there could be no better candidate for such a revered post. The will of God remains supreme. Whilst this is a national position, it is also appropriate to mention that our region feels highly honoured by this development,” said Sen Khaya Moyo.

He said Cde Mudenda had a traceable record of executing his duties well in Government and assured him that the revolutionary party would give him all the necessary support in his new office.

“As national chairman of our party Zanu-PF, I must state that you have done us proud in the past by your exemplary leadership qualities and wish you tremendous success in all your endeavours. Any assistance, guidance and support from the party will always be at your disposal as you discharge your  noble duties in service of the nation,” said Sen Khaya Moyo.

Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony also saw Cde Edna Madzongwe retaining her post as President of the Senate.
Cde Mudenda is deputised by Cde Mabel Chinomona while former Cabinet Minister Cde Chenhamo Chakezha Chimutengwende was elected Deputy President of the Senate.

The four candidates were elected unopposed after MDC-T did not field any candidate in the wake of the landslide election victory by Zanu-PF which saw the revolutionary party securing more than two thirds majority in Parliament.