Government has set up a special inter-ministerial taskforce
to address issues arising from the findings of the Motlanthe Commission of
Inquiry. The Commission was set by President Mnangagwa to investigate the
circumstances surrounding the disturbances of August 1 2018 that resulted in
the death of six people in Harare.
The taskforce, which is chaired by Justice, Legal and
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, is also expected to address
issues arising from the reports made by observer missions during last year’s
harmonised elections, underscoring President Mnangagwa’s commitment to
accountability and openeness in his administration.
This is consistent with Vision 2030 and the Transitional
Stabilisation Programme that envisage acceleration of governance reforms,
transparency and accountability, equity and inclusivity, consistent with
Zimbabwe’s commitments and obligations under SADC, the African Union, and the
United Nations.
Minister Ziyambi will be deputised by Foreign Affairs and
International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo.
Minister Ziyambi told journalists in Harare yesterday that
Government acknowledged and appreciated all positive feedback and fair
criticism noted by the election observer missions.
“As we move to consolidate our democracy, we would want to
thank all the local and foreign observers that gave their reports on the July
30 2018 harmonised elections,” said Minister Ziyambi.
“Observers act as a form of quality assurance and their
recommendations are taken seriously by Government. We acknowledge and
appreciate all positive feedback. Fair criticism and suggested areas of
improvement are taken seriously because they can make us a better democracy.
“Therefore, His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa has set
up an inter-ministerial special taskforce. The taskforce will be guided by the
following terms of reference:
“To accelerate implementation of political, electoral and
legislative reforms aimed at deepening the country’s democratic processes as
well as the ease of doing business and to address the issues arising from the
reports by the 2018 harmonised election observer missions as well as the
findings of the Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry into the 1 August 2018
post-election violence.”
Other members of the taskforce include Minister Monica
Mutsvangwa (Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services), Professor Mthuli
Ncube (Finance and Economic Development), Cain Mathema (Home Affairs and
Cultural Heritage), Mangaliso Ndlovu (Industry and Commerce), Owen Ncube
(Minister of State for Security in the President’s Office) and Attorney-General
Mr Prince Machaya. Herald
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