10th Parliament of Zimbabwe
2018–2023 Parliament
Members were sworn in at the New Zimbabwe Parliament Building on 7 September 2023
Overview
Legislative bodyParliament of Zimbabwe
JurisdictionZimbabwe
Meeting place
Term4 September 2023 (2023-09-04)[lower-alpha 1] 
Election2023 Zimbabwean general election
GovernmentThird Mnangagwa Cabinet
Websiteparlzim.gov.zw
National Assembly
Members280
SpeakerJacob Mudenda
Deputy SpeakerTsitsi Gezi
ClerkKennedy Mugove Chokuda
Party controlZANU-PF
Senate
Members80
PresidentMabel Chinomona
Deputy PresidentMichael Reuben Nyambuya
ClerkKennedy Mugove Chokuda
Party control
Sessions
1st3 October 2023 

In Zimbabwe's 2023 general election, 210 members of the National Assembly were elected to the National Assembly – one for each parliamentary constituency. The Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for a further 60 female members, representing a women's quota, as well as a further 10 youth members' quota, made up of 10 candidates aged 21–35, chosen by proportional representation based on the constituency votes.

As part of the election, a new Senate was also elected. 60 members - six for each of Zimbabwe's 10 provinces - were elected by proportional representation, 16 traditional Chiefs were elected by the Council of Chiefs, while the President and Deputy President of the Council of Chiefs are automatically Senators. The final two seats in the Senate are made up of representatives of persons with disabilities, chosen by the National Disability Board.

The Zimbabwean Parliament comprises the elected National Assembly, the Senate and the President of Zimbabwe. The list of new parliamentarians was published in an Extraordinary edition of the Zimbabwe Government Gazette on 30 August 2023.

National Assembly

Composition of the National Assembly

The National Assembly is made up of 280 members, as well as the presiding officer, known as the Speaker, who is elected at the Assembly's first sitting. A Member of the National Assembly who is elected as Speaker ceases to be a Member of the National Assembly, and the vacant seat must be filled in accordance with the Electoral Law.

74% of members selected for the National Assembly were either elected for the first time, or did not sit in the previous Parliament.

On 3 October 2023, a letter was sent to the Speaker of Parliament by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claimed to be the interim Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), stating that fifteen members (nine constituency MPs, five Women's Quota and one Youth Quota) of the National Assembly from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) had ceased to be party members and therefore lost their membership of the National Assembly.[1] The letter contained spelling mistakes, most notably spelling the word 'ceased' as 'seized'. The leader of the CCC, Nelson Chamisa subsequently wrote to the Speaker to inform him that the CCC did not have an 'interim Secretary General' position within their party and that only he was able to recall members. [2] The Speaker subsequently acted on Tshabangu's letter and declared the seats of the supposedly-recalled MPs vacant on 10 October 2023 and notified the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission in line with the Consitution to prepare by-elections for the relevant constituencies. These by-elections are due to be held on 9 December 2023.[3]

On 7 November 2023, a further letter was sent to the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Senate by Tshabangu. In this letter, he recalled a further six constituency MPs and 6 Women's Quota MPs, as well as five Senators.[4] Their seats were declared vacant by the Speaker and President respectively on 14 November 2023. On the same day, the High Court ruled that any further recalls could not be acted upon by Parliament until legal challenges had completed. The Speaker, however, determined that the seats had been vacated when the letter was written - i.e. 7 November - and so remained vacant in spite of the Court order on 14 November. [5]

Constituency Maps
Assembly composition
Party Members
Elected in September 2023 Current
Common Women Youth Total Common Women Youth Total Change
ZANU–PF 136 33 7 176 144 33 7 184 Increase 8
CCC 73 27 3 103 60 16 2 78 Decrease 25
Total 209 60 10 279 204 49 9 262 Decrease 17
Vacant 1 0 0 1 6 11 1 18 Increase 17
Speaker 1 1 Steady
Government majority 73 106 Increase 33

Elected Constituency Members

210 members of the National Assembly are elected by secret ballot from the 210 constituencies into which Zimbabwe is divided.[6] The following members were elected during the General Election in September 2023.

Constituency Party of incumbent
at previous election
Member returned Party of incumbent
after election
Notes
Bulawayo Province
Bulawayo Central MDC Alliance Surrender Kapoikilu CCC
Bulawayo North New constituency Minehle Ntandoyenkosi Gumede CCC
Bulawayo South ZANU-PF Nicola Jane Watson CCC Candidate represented Bulawayo Central for MDC Alliance in previous Parliament. Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Cowdray Park New constituency Pashor Raphael Sibanda CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Emakhandeni-Luveve New constituency Collins Discent Bajila CCC
Entumbane-Njube New constituency Prince Dube CCC
Lobengula-Magwegwe New constituency Ereck Gono CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Mpopoma-Mzilikazi New constituency Desmond Makaza CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Nketa MDC Alliance Obert Manduna CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Nkulumane MDC Alliance (2018) Desire Moyo CCC
CCC (2022)
Pelandaba-Tshabalala New constituency Gift Siziba CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Pumula MDC Alliance (2018) Sichelesile Mahlangu CCC Candidate reelected
CCC (2022)
Harare Province
Budiriro North New constituency Susan Matsunga CCC
Budiriro South New constituency Darlington Dzikamai Chigumbu CCC
Chitungwiza North MDC Alliance Godfrey Karakadzayi Sithole CCC
Chitungwiza South MDC Alliance Maxwell Mavhunga CCC Same candidate as previous election; candidate switched party allegiance
Churu New constituency Traswell Chikomo CCC
Dzivarasekwa MDC Alliance Edwin Mushoriwa CCC
Epworth North New constituency Togarepi Zivai Mhetu CCC
Epworth South New constituency Honour Mbofana Taedzwa ZANU-PF
Glen Norah MDC Alliance (2018) Wellington Chikombo CCC Candidate reelected
CCC (2022)
Glen View North MDC Alliance (2018) Happymore Chidziva CCC
CCC (2022)
Glen View South MDC Alliance Grandmore Hakata CCC
Harare Central MDC Alliance (2018) Lovemore Jimu CCC
CCC (2022)
Harare East MDC Alliance (2018) Rusty Markham CCC Candidate represented Harare South in previous Parliament for MDC Alliance
CCC (2022)
Harare South ZANU-PF Trymore Kanupula ZANU-PF
Harare West MDC Alliance Joanah Mamombe CCC Same candidate as previous election; candidate switched party allegiance
Hatcliffe New constituency Agency Gumbo CCC Same candidate as previous election; candidate switched party allegiance
Hatfield MDC Alliance Rewayi Nyamuronda CCC
Highfield New constituency Donald Mavhudzi CCC
Hunyani New constituency Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa ZANU-PF
Kuwadzana East MDC Alliance (2018) Chalton Hwende CCC Candidate reelected
CCC (2022)
Kuwadzana West New constituency Johnson Matambo CCC
Mabvuku-Tafara MDC Alliance Munyaradzi Febion Kufahakutizwi CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Mbare MDC Alliance Sunungukai Martin Matinyanya ZANU-PF
Mount Pleasant MDC Alliance Fadzayi Mahere CCC
Southerton MDC Alliance Bridget Nyandoro CCC
St Mary's MDC Alliance (2018) Brighton Mazhindu CCC
CCC (2022)
Sunningdale MDC Alliance Maureen Kademaunga CCC
Warren Park MDC Alliance Shakespear Hamauswa CCC
Zengeza East MDC Alliance Goodrich Chimbaira CCC
Zengeza West MDC Alliance Innocent Zvaipa CCC
Manicaland Province
Buhera Central ZANU-PF Samson Matema ZANU-PF
Buhera North ZANU-PF Phillip Guyo ZANU-PF
Buhera South ZANU-PF Ngonidzashe Mudekunye ZANU-PF
Buhera West ZANU-PF Tafadzwa Mugwadi ZANU-PF
Chikanga New constituency Lynette Karenyi CCC
Chimanimani East ZANU-PF Joshua Kurt Sacco ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chimanimani West ZANU-PF Wilson Maposa ZANU-PF
Chipinge Central ZANU-PF Raymore Machingura ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chipinge East MDC Alliance Lincoln Dhliwayo ZANU-PF
Chipinge South ZANU-PF Clifford Hlatywayo CCC
Dangamvura New constituency Chapfiwa Prosper Mutseyami CCC Candidate represented Dangamvura/Chikanga for MDC Alliance in previous Parliament
Headlands ZANU-PF Farai Walter Mapfumo ZANU-PF
Makoni Central MDC Alliance Patrick Sagandira CCC
Makoni North ZANU-PF Joseph Muwombi ZANU-PF
Makoni South ZANU-PF Albert Nyakuedzwa ZANU-PF
Makoni West ZANU-PF Jenfan Muswere ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mutare Central MDC Alliance Brian Leslie James CCC
Mutare North ZANU-PF Admire Mahachi ZANU-PF
Mutare South ZANU-PF Tawanda Dumbarimwe ZANU-PF
Mutare West ZANU-PF Nyasha Marange ZANU-PF
Mutasa Central MDC Alliance Innocent Dambudzo Benza ZANU-PF
Mutasa North ZANU-PF Obey Bvute ZANU-PF
Mutasa South MDC Alliance (2018) Misheck Mugadza ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
ZANU-PF (2022)
Mutema-Musikavanhu New constituency Angeline Gata ZANU-PF
Nyanga North ZANU-PF Chido Sanyatwe ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Nyanga South ZANU-PF Supa Collins Mandiwanzira ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mashonaland Central Province
Bindura North ZANU-PF Kenneth Shupikai Musanhi ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Bindura South ZANU-PF Toendepi Remigious Matangira ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Guruve North ZANU-PF Tendai Pindukai ZANU-PF
Guruve South ZANU-PF Christopher Magomo ZANU-PF
Mazowe Central ZANU-PF Maxmore Njanji ZANU-PF
Mazowe North ZANU-PF Tsungai Makumbe ZANU-PF
Mazowe South ZANU-PF Nobert Tichaona Mazungunye ZANU-PF
Mazowe West ZANU-PF Kazembe Kazembe ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mbire ZANU-PF David Butau ZANU-PF
Mount Darwin East ZANU-PF Dzidzai Batau ZANU-PF
Mount Darwin North ZANU-PF Labbany Munemo ZANU-PF
Mount Darwin South ZANU-PF Kudakwashe Mupamhanga ZANU-PF
Mount Darwin West ZANU-PF Witness Jonga ZANU-PF
Muzarabani North ZANU-PF Soda Zhemu ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Muzarabani South ZANU-PF Benjamin Kabikira ZANU-PF
Rushinga ZANU-PF Tendai Nyabani ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Shamva North ZANU-PF Isac Chinodakufa ZANU-PF
Shamva South ZANU-PF Joseph Mapiki ZANU-PF
Mashonaland East Province
Chikomba East ZANU-PF Felix Tapiwa Mhona ZANU-PF
Chikomba West ZANU-PF Tatenda. A Mavetera ZANU-PF
Goromonzi North ZANU-PF Ozias Bvute ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Goromonzi South MDC Alliance Stephen Chagwiza CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Goromonzi West ZANU-PF Nyamupinga Biatah Karimatsenga ZANU-PF
Maramba Pfungwe ZANU-PF Tichawona Makuwi Karumazondo ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Marondera Central MDC Alliance (2018) Caston Matewu CCC Candidate reelected
CCC (2022)
Marondera East ZANU-PF Vimbayi Mutokonyi ZANU-PF
Marondera West ZANU-PF Godwin Tavaziva ZANU-PF
Mudzi North ZANU-PF Benjamin Musweweshiri ZANU-PF
Mudzi South ZANU-PF Jonathan T Samukange ZANU-PF Reelected
Mudzi West ZANU-PF Knowledge Kaitano ZANU-PF
Murewa North ZANU-PF Daniel Garwe ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Murewa South ZANU-PF Noah Takawota Joni Mangondo ZANU-PF
Murewa West ZANU-PF Farai Jere ZANU-PF
Mutoko East ZANU-PF Richard Musiyiwa ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mutoko North ZANU-PF Caleb Makwiranzou ZANU-PF
Mutoko South ZANU-PF Isaac Tasikani ZANU-PF
Ruwa New constituency Thomas Muwodzeri CCC
Seke ZANU-PF Willard Tapfumanei Madzimbamuto CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Uzumba ZANU-PF Wiriranai Muchemwa ZANU-PF
Wedza North ZANU-PF Itayi Ndudzo ZANU-PF
Wedza South ZANU-PF Tinoda Machakaire ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mashonaland West Province
Chakari ZANU-PF Andrew Nkani ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chegutu East ZANU-PF Webster Kotiwani Shamu ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chegutu West ZANU-PF Addmore Chivero CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Chinhoyi MDC Alliance Leslie Everman Mhangwa CCC
Hurungwe Central ZANU-PF Richard Ziki ZANU-PF
Hurungwe East ZANU-PF Chenjerai Kangausaru ZANU-PF
Hurungwe North ZANU-PF Pax Muringazuva ZANU-PF
Hurungwe West ZANU-PF Chinjai Kambuzuma ZANU-PF
Kadoma Central MDC Alliance Gift Mambiripiri CCC
Kariba MDC Alliance Shine Gwangwaba CCC
Magunje ZANU-PF Supera Monga ZANU-PF
Makonde ZANU-PF Simbarashe Ziyambi ZANU-PF
Mhangura ZANU-PF Douglas Tendai Mombeshora ZANU-PF
Mhondoro-Mubaira ZANU-PF Chamunorwa Chiwanza ZANU-PF
Mhondoro-Ngezi ZANU-PF Tavengwa Mukuhlani ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Muzvezve ZANU-PF Vangelis Peter Haritatos ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Norton Independent Richard Tsvangirai CCC
Sanyati ZANU-PF Polite Kambamura ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Zvimba East ZANU-PF Oliver Mutasa CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Zvimba North ZANU-PF Marian Chombo ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Zvimba South ZANU-PF Taurai Dexter Malinganiso ZANU-PF
Zvimba West ZANU-PF Mercy Maruva Dinha ZANU-PF
Masvingo Province
Bikita East ZANU-PF Court Zevezayi ZANU-PF
Bikita South ZANU-PF Energy Mutodi ZANU-PF
Bikita West ZANU-PF Daniel Nhatiso ZANU-PF
Chiredzi Central New constituency Ropafadzo Makumire CCC
Chiredzi East ZANU-PF Siyaki Mundungehama ZANU-PF
Chiredzi North ZANU-PF Royi Bhila ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chiredzi South ZANU-PF Joel Sithole ZANU-PF
Chiredzi West ZANU-PF Darlingtone Chiwa ZANU-PF
Chivi Central ZANU-PF Exevia Maoneke ZANU-PF
Chivi North ZANU-PF Huruva Godfrey Mukungunugwa ZANU-PF
Chivi South ZANU-PF Saul Maburutse ZANU-PF
Gutu Central ZANU-PF Winston Chitando ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gutu East ZANU-PF Benjamin Ganyiwa ZANU-PF
Gutu South ZANU-PF Pupurai Togarepi ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gutu West ZANU-PF John Paradza ZANU-PF Vote delayed to 11 November 2023 due to death of competing candidate
Masvingo Central ZANU-PF Eddison Mudiwa N Zvobgo ZANU-PF
Masvingo North ZANU-PF Brian Mudumi ZANU-PF
Masvingo South ZANU-PF Tanatsiwa Mukomberi ZANU-PF
Masvingo Urban MDC Alliance Martin Mureri CCC
Masvingo West ZANU-PF Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira ZANU-PF
Mwenezi East ZANU-PF Sheillah Chikomo ZANU-PF
Mwenezi North New constituency Master Makope ZANU-PF Candidate represented Mwenezi East in previous Parliament
Mwenezi West ZANU-PF Priscilla Moyo ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Zaka Central ZANU-PF Davis Marapira ZANU-PF
Zaka North ZANU-PF Ophias Murambiwa ZANU-PF Candidate represented Zaka West in previous Parliament
Zaka South New constituency Clemence Chiduwa ZANU-PF
Matabeleland North Province
Binga North MDC Alliance (2018) Prince Dubeko Sibanda CCC Candidate reelected. Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
CCC (2022)
Binga South MDC Alliance Fanuel Cumanzala CCC
Bubi ZANU-PF Simelisizwe Sibanda ZANU-PF
Hwange Central MDC Alliance Fortune Daniel Molokela-Tsiye CCC
Hwange East MDC Alliance Joseph Bonda CCC
Hwange West MDC Alliance Vusumuzi Moyo CCC
Lupane East ZANU-PF Bright Vanya Moyo CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.
Lupane West ZANU-PF Mxolisi Charles Sibanda CCC
Nkayi North ZANU-PF Sithembiso G Nyoni ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Nkayi South ZANU-PF Jabualani Hadebe CCC
Tsholotsho North ZANU-PF Libion Sibanda CCC
Tsholotsho South ZANU-PF Musa Ncube ZANU-PF
Umguza ZANU-PF Richard Moyo ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Matabeleland South Province
Beitbridge East ZANU-PF Albert Nguluvhe ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Beitbridge West ZANU-PF Morgan Ncube CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Bulilima New constituency Dingumuzi Phuti ZANU-PF
Gwanda North ZANU-PF Desire Nkala CCC
Gwanda South ZANU-PF Omphile Marupi ZANU-PF
Gwanda Tshitaudze New constituency Fisani Moyo ZANU-PF
Insiza North ZANU-PF Farai Taruvinga ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Insiza South ZANU-PF Spare Sithole ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Mangwe ZANU-PF Vincent Sihlabo CCC
Matobo New constituency Edgar Moyo ZANU-PF Candidated represented Matobo North in previous Parliament
Matobo Mangwe New constituency Madalaboy Ndebele CCC
Umzingwane ZANU-PF Levi Mayihlome ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Midlands Province
Chirumanzu ZANU-PF Barbara Rwodzi ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Chirumanzu Zibagwe ZANU-PF Jacob Chokururama ZANU-PF
Chiwundura MDC Alliance Sleiman Timios Kwidini ZANU-PF
Gokwe Central ZANU-PF Daveson Masvisvi ZANU-PF
Gokwe Chireya ZANU-PF Torerayi Moyo ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gokwe Gumunyu ZANU-PF Steven Ngwenya ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gokwe Kabuyuni ZANU-PF Spencer Tshuma ZANU-PF
Gokwe Kana ZANU-PF Owen Ncube ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gokwe Mapfungautsi ZANU-PF Tawanda Karikoga ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gokwe Nembudziya ZANU-PF Flora Buka ZANU-PF
Gokwe Sengwa ZANU-PF Paul Mavhima ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Gokwe Sesame ZANU-PF Madron Matiza ZANU-PF
Gweru Urban MDC Alliance Josiah Makombe CCC
Kwekwe Central NPF (2018) Judith Tobaiwa CCC Candidate reelected
CCC (2022)
Mberengwa Central New constituency Tinashe Shumba ZANU-PF
Mberengwa East ZANU-PF Tasara Hungwe ZANU-PF
Mberengwa West ZANU-PF Tafanana Zhou ZANU-PF
Mbizo MDC Alliance (2018) Corban Madzivanyika CCC
CCC (2022)
Mkoba North New constituency Amos Chibaya CCC Candidate represented Mkoba in previous Parliament. Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Mkoba South New constituency John Kuka CCC
Redcliff MDC Alliance July Moyo ZANU-PF
Shurugwi North ZANU-PF Joseph Mpasi ZANU-PF
Shurugwi South ZANU-PF Wilson Mhuri ZANU-PF
Silobela ZANU-PF Nyevera Jona ZANU-PF
Vungu ZANU-PF Brown Ndlovu ZANU-PF
Zhombe ZANU-PF Edmore Samambwa ZANU-PF Candidate reelected
Zvishavane Ngezi ZANU-PF Meeky Jaravaza ZANU-PF
Zvishavane Runde ZANU-PF Fred Moyo ZANU-PF

Women's Quota

An additional 60 women members, six from each of the provinces into which Zimbabwe is divided, are elected under a party-list system of proportional representation which is based on the votes cast for candidates representing political parties in each of the provinces in the general election for constituency members in the provinces.[8]

Province Member Party Notes
Bulawayo Stabile Mlilo CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Jasmine Toffa CCC Reelected (Previously MDC Alliance). Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Thokozani Khupe CCC
Janeth Dube CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Samukeliso Maseko CCC
Judith Mkwanda Ncube ZANU-PF
Harare Ellen Shiriyedenga CCC
Juliana Makuvire CCC
Linnet Mazingaidzo CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Gladys Kudzaishe Hlatywayo CCC
Nyasha Eunice Grace Chikwinya ZANU-PF
Mercy Mugomo ZANU-PF
Manicaland Getrude Mutandi ZANU-PF
Patricia Kudhlande ZANU-PF
Univencia Amanda Chakukura ZANU-PF
Monica Mukwada CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Miriam Matinenga CCC
Sekai Mungani CCC
Mashonaland Central Tsitsi Gezi ZANU-PF Reelected. Elected Deputy Speaker on 8 September 2023.
Getrude Chibagu ZANU-PF Reelected
Barbra Tinotenda Thompson ZANU-PF
Dorothy Mashonganyika ZANU-PF Reelected
Elizabeth Shongedza ZANU-PF Reelected
Bacillia Majaya CCC
Mashonaland East Tabeth Murwira ZANU-PF
Lucia Mudzingwa ZANU-PF
Emily Jesaya ZANU-PF
Lilian Zemura ZANU-PF Reelected
Constance Chihota CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Dephine Gutsa CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Mashonaland West Jennifer Nomsa Mhlanga ZANU-PF Reelected
Abygail Gava ZANU-PF
Nomsa Chaimvura ZANU-PF
Ruth Chari ZANU-PF
Mutsa Fransisca Murombedzi CCC
Consilia Chinanzvavana CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance)
Masvingo Yeukai Simbanegavi ZANU-PF Reelected
Aliginia Samson ZANU-PF Reelected
Auxcilia Dhanzi ZANU-PF
Faith Makaza ZANU-PF
Machirairwa Mugidho CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance). Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Tendeukai Matara CCC
Matabeleland North Sethulo Ndebele CCC
Francisca Ncube CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance)
Memory Linyane CCC
Mail Nkomo ZANU-PF Reelected
Lusyomo Nyelele ZANU-PF
Elizabeth Masuku ZANU-PF Reelected
Matabeleland South Rossy Mpofu ZANU-PF Reelected
Evelyn Ndlovu ZANU-PF Reelected
Patricia Diana Ndudzo ZANU-PF
Nomatemba Ndlovu CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Velisiwe Nkomo CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Sithabisiwe Moyo CCC
Midlands Vairet Nhari ZANU-PF Reelected
Perseviarance Zhou ZANU-PF Reelected
Adionah Rutendo Mpofu ZANU-PF
Tsitsi Zhou ZANU-PF
Emma Shanziwe Muzondiwa CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Sekai Marashe CCC

Youth Quota

Beginning with the 2023 general election, a further 10 seats are reserved for youth members, that is, persons aged from 21 – 35 years of age, one from each of the provinces into which Zimbabwe is divided, elected under a party-list system of proportional representation which is based on the votes cast for candidates representing political parties in a general election for constituency members in the provinces.[9]

Province Member Party Notes
Bulawayo Sivina Evidence Zana CCC Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Harare Takudzwa Godfrey Ngadziore CCC
Manicaland Stanley Sakupwanya ZANU-PF
Mashonaland Central Emmerson Raradza ZANU-PF
Mashonaland East Tawanda Titus Mudowo ZANU-PF
Mashonaland West Mutsawashe Carl Ziyambi ZANU-PF
Masvingo Naledi Lindarose Maunganidze ZANU-PF
Matabeleland North Lovejoy Sibanda CCC
Matabeleland South Tinashe Tafadzwa Mushipe ZANU-PF
Midlands David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa ZANU-PF Son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Senate

Composition of the Senate

The Senate is made up of 80 members, as well as the presiding officer, known as the President of the Senate, who is elected at the Senate's first sitting. A Senator who is elected as President of the Senate ceases to be a Senator, and the vacant seat must be filled in accordance with the Electoral Law.

On 4 October 2023, a letter was sent to the President of the Senate by Sengezo Tshabangu, who claimed to be the interim Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), stating that nine members of the Senate from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) had ceased to be party members and therefore lost their membership of the Senate.[10] The leader of the CCC, Nelson Chamisa subsequently wrote to the Speaker and the President of the Senate to inform them that the CCC did not have an 'interim Secretary General' position within their party and that only he was able to recall members. [11] The President subsequently acted on Tshabangu's letter and declared the seats of the supposedly-recalled Senators vacant on 10 October 2023. [3]

On 7 November 2023, a further letter was sent to the Speaker of Parliament and the President of the Senate by Tshabangu. In this letter, he recalled a further six constituency MPs and 6 Women's Quota MPs, as well as five Senators.[12] Their seats were declared vacant by the Speaker and President respectively on 14 November 2023. On the same day, the High Court ruled that any further recalls could not be acted upon by Parliament until legal challenges had completed. The Speaker, however, determined that the seats had been vacated when the letter was written - i.e. 7 November - and so remained vacant in spite of the Court order on 14 November. [13]

Senate composition
Affiliation Elected Current Change
ZANU–PF 33 33 Steady
CCC 27 13 Decrease 14
Chiefs 18 17 Decrease 1
Persons with disabilities 2 2 Steady
Vacant 0 15 Increase 15
Total 80 80 Steady
President of the Senate 1 1 Steady

Provincial Seats

There are 60 provincial seats in the Senate. Six are elected from each of the provinces into which Zimbabwe is divided, under a party-list system of proportional representation which is based on the votes cast for candidates representing political parties in each of the provinces in the general election for Members of the National Assembly. Male and female candidates are listed alternately, with every list being headed by a female candidate.[14]

Province Senator Party Notes
Bulawayo Hellen Zivira CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance). Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Gideon Shoko CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance). Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Siphiwe Ncube CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance). Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Felix Magalela Sibanda CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Ritta Ndlovu CCC
Molly Ndlovu ZANU-PF Reelected
Harare Miriam Katumba CCC
Webster Maondera CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Vongai Tome CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Jameson Zvidzai Timba CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Omega Sipani Hungwe ZANU-PF Reelected
Charles Zvidzayi Tawengwa ZANU-PF
Manicaland Irene Zindi ZANU-PF
Michael Reuben Nyambuya ZANU-PF Reelected. Elected Deputy President on 8 September 2023.
Monica Mutsvangwa ZANU-PF Reelected
Keresencia Chabuka CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance)
David Antony Chimhini CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Jane Chitsamba CCC
Mashonaland Central Monicah Mavhunga ZANU-PF
James Chafunga Makamba ZANU-PF
Angeline Kumbirai Tongogara ZANU-PF Reelected
Eleven Kambizi ZANU-PF
Dorothy A Kadungure ZANU-PF
Marry Grace Gwature CCC
Mashonaland East Aplonia Munzverengwi ZANU-PF Reelected
Michael Chakanaka Bimha ZANU-PF
Bertha Chinyanga Garwe ZANU-PF
Conrad Jericho Gotora ZANU-PF
Maggie Ngwena CCC
Tapfumanei Wunganayi Muzoda CCC
Mashonaland West Bybit Lydia Tsomondo ZANU-PF
Christopher Mutsvangwa ZANU-PF
Priscah Mupfumira ZANU-PF Reelected
Sikelela James Gumpo ZANU-PF Reelected
Editor Eremenziah Matamisa CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Tawanda Ralph Magunje CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Masvingo Ottillia Muhlava Maluleke ZANU-PF Reelected
Lovemore Matuke ZANU-PF Reelected
Annah Rungani ZANU-PF
Robson Mavenyengwa ZANU-PF
Magie Chakabuda CCC
Godfrey Mativenga Madzikanda CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Matabeleland North Anastasia Moyo CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Gabbuza Joel Gabuza CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Tendai Sibanda CCC Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Alice Dube ZANU-PF Reelected
Obert Mpofu ZANU-PF Reelected. Withdrawn in October 2023 and replaced by Headman Moyo on 20 October 2023.
Rebecca Fanuel ZANU-PF
Matabeleland South Tambudzani Bhudagi Mohadi ZANU-PF Reelected
Richard Ndlovu ZANU-PF
Esther Nyathi ZANU-PF
Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa CCC
Solani Moyo CCC
Meliwe Phuthi CCC Reelected (previously MDC Alliance)
Midlands Tsitsi Veronica Muzenda ZANU-PF Reelected
Frederick Makamure Shava ZANU-PF
Maybe Mbohwa ZANU-PF Reelected
Daniel Mackenzie Ncube ZANU-PF
Sisasenkosi Ndebele CCC
Sesel Zvidzai CCC

Chiefs' seats

Chapter 6, Part 3, §120(b) and (c) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe reserves 16 seats in the Senate for Chiefs, of whom two are elected by the provincial assembly of Chiefs from each of the provinces, other than the metropolitan provinces, and two for the President and Deputy President of the National Council of Chiefs.[17][18]

Elected by Provincial Assembly of Chiefs for Traditional Chiefs Name Name of Chief Notes
President of the Council of Chiefs (ex officio) Mtshane Khumalo Previously Deputy President
Deputy President of the Council of Chiefs (ex officio) Fortune Charumbira Previously President
Manicaland Makumbe Shepherd Gundu Chengeta Reelected. Died on 31 October 2023.[19]
Mapungwana Mapungwana Annias Reelected
Mashonaland Central Nyamaropa Munyaradzi Tivaringe
Matsiwo Chigwadzara Chinhenza Reelected
Mashonaland East Chikwaka Witness M. Bungu Reelected
Nechombo Langton Chikukwa Reelected
Mashonaland West Ngezi Peter Pasipamire Reelected
Dandawa Try Manyepa
Masvingo Chitanga Felani Chauke Reelected
Nhema Ranganai Bwawanda Reelected
Matabeleland North Siansali Siatabwa Nkatazo Reelected
Mathupula Khumalo Mandlakazulu Reelected
Matabeleland South Nyangozonke Vuyani Ndiweni Reelected
Masendu Siandalizwe Dube Reelected
Midlands Ngungumbane Zama Nthua Mkwananzi Reelected
Chireya Henry Chidzivo

Persons with disabilities

Chapter 6, Part 3, §120(d) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe reserves two seats in the Senate for representatives of persons with disabilities.[20] In terms of paragraph 3(3)(b) of the Seventh Schedule to the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13], one must be male, the other must be female. These Senators are elected by the National Disability Board.[21]

Gender Senator Notes
Female Annah Shiri
Male Ishumael Zhou

By-elections, replacements and recalls

Constituency by-elections

Constituency Date Party of incumbent
before vacancy
Outgoing member Reason for by-election Party of incumbent
after election
Member returned
Bulawayo South BYO 9 December 2023 CCC Nicola Jane Watson Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Raj Modi
Cowdray Park BYO 9 December 2023 CCC Pashor Raphael Sibanda Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Aurther Mujeyi
Lobengula-Magwegwe BYO 9 December 2023 CCC Ereck Gono Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] CCC Tendayi Chitura Nyathi
Mpopoma-Mzilikazi BYO 9 December 2023 CCC Desmond Makaza Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] CCC Charles Moyo
Nketa BYO 9 December 2023 CCC Obert Manduna Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Albert Tawanda Mavunga
Mabvuku-Tafara HRE 8 December 2023 CCC Munyaradzi Febion Kufahakutizwi Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Pedzai Sakupwanya
Binga North MBN 9 December 2023 CCC Prince Dubeko Sibanda Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Chineke Muchimba
Lupane East MBN 9 December 2023 CCC Bright Vanya Moyo Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023. ZANU-PF Phathisiwe Machangu
Beitbridge West MBS 9 December 2023 CCC Morgan Ncube Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3] ZANU-PF Thusani Ndou
Pelandaba-Tshabalala BYO 3 February 2024 CCC Gift Siziba Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Goromonzi South MSE 3 February 2024 CCC Stephen Chagwiza Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Seke MSE 3 February 2024 CCC Willard Tapfumanei Madzimbamuto Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Chegutu West MSW 3 February 2024 CCC Addmore Chivero Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Zvimba East MSW 3 February 2024 CCC Oliver Mutasa Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Mkoba North MID 3 February 2024 CCC Amos Chibaya Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]

Quota replacements

Quota Province Replacement Date Party of incumbent
before vacancy
Outgoing member Reason for vacancy Party of incumbent
after substitution
Member returned
Women's Bulawayo CCC Stabile Mlilo Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Women's Bulawayo CCC Jasmine Toffa Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Women's Bulawayo CCC Janeth Dube Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Women's Bulawayo CCC Nomatemba Ndlovu Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Women's Bulawayo CCC Velisiwe Nkomo Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Youth Bulawayo CCC Sivina Evidence Zana Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 10 October 2023.[3]
Women's Harare CCC Linnet Mazingaidzo Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Women's Manicaland CCC Monica Mukwada Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Women's Mashonaland East CCC Constance Chihota Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Women's Mashonaland East CCC Dephine Gutsa Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Women's Masvingo CCC Machirairwa Mugidho Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]
Women's Midlands CCC Emma Shanziwe Muzondiwa Seat declared vacant by the Speaker on 14 November 2023.[7]

Senate replacements

Quota Province Replacement Date Representing Outgoing member Reason for vacancy Representing Member returned
Provincial Matabeleland North 20 October 2023 ZANU-PF Obert Mpofu Withdrawn in October 2023. ZANU-PF Headman Moyo
Provincial Bulawayo CCC Hellen Zivira Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Bulawayo CCC Gideon Shoko Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Bulawayo CCC Siphiwe Ncube Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Bulawayo CCC Felix Magalela Sibanda Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Manicaland CCC David Antony Chimhini Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Masvingo CCC Godfrey Mativenga Madzikanda Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Matabeleland North CCC Anastasia Moyo Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Matabeleland North CCC Gabbuza Joel Gabuza Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Provincial Matabeleland North CCC Tendai Sibanda Seat declared vacant by the President on 10 October 2023.[15]
Chiefs Manicaland Makumbe Shepherd Gundu Chengeta Member died on 31 October 2023.[22]
Provincial Harare CCC Webster Maondera Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Provincial Harare CCC Vongai Tome Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Provincial Harare CCC Jameson Zvidzai Timba Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Provincial Mashonaland West CCC Editor Eremenziah Matamisa Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]
Provincial Mashonaland West CCC Tawanda Ralph Magunje Seat declared vacant by the President on 14 November 2023.[16]

Notes

  1. Under the Constitution of Zimbabwe, a new term of Parliament begins on the day that the President-Elect is sworn in following a general election. Members themselves were sworn in on 7 September 2023 and the first session was opened on 3 October 2023.
  2. The Chiefs typically vote in line with ZANU-PF Senators.

References

  1. "'CCC member' "recalls" elected MPs – #Asakhe – CITE". Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  2. "Chamisa Pleads with Jacob Mudenda to Ignore Tshabangu's Letter". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 "NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HANSARD 10 OCTOBER 2023 VOL 50 NO 4". Parliament of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  4. Machivenyika, Farirai (2023-11-14). "CCC recalls 13 more MPs, 5 Senators". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  5. Machivenyika, Farirai (2023-11-15). "CCC recalls stand". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. "Article 6, Clause 4, Section 124" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 "NATIONAL ASSEMBLY HANSARD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 VOL 50 NO 13". Parliament of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  8. "Article 6, Clause 4, Section 124" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  9. "Article 6, Clause 4, Section 124" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  10. "CCC Recalls Nine Senators". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  11. "Chamisa Pleads with Jacob Mudenda to Ignore Tshabangu's Letter". Retrieved 2023-11-09.
  12. Machivenyika, Farirai (2023-11-14). "CCC recalls 13 more MPs, 5 Senators". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  13. Machivenyika, Farirai (2023-11-15). "CCC recalls stand". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  14. "Article 6, Clause 3, Section 120" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  15. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "SENATE HANSARD 10 OCTOBER 2023 VOL 33 NO 4". Parliament of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  16. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 "SENATE HANSARD 14 NOVEMBER 2023 VOL 33 NO 13". Parliament of Zimbabwe. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  17. "Article 6, Clause 3, Section 120" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  18. "Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]". of 1 February 2005 (PDF). Zimbabwe. p. 40-41.
  19. Tokora, Tariro (8 November 2023). "Senator's death described as huge blow to the nation". ZAB News. ZBC News. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  20. "Article 6, Clause 3, Section 120" (PDF). Constitution of Zimbabwe. Veritas Zimbabwe. 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  21. "Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]". of 1 February 2005 (PDF). Zimbabwe. p. 114-115.
  22. Tokora, Tariro (8 November 2023). "Senator's death described as huge blow to the nation". ZAB News. ZBC News. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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