Included on the shortlist are Lupane State University (LSU)
lecturer Mr Canaan Mpala, University of Zimbabwe law lecturer, Dr Sharon
Hofisi, co-founder of His Presence Ministries International, Pastor Petunia
Chiriseri, Mr Blessing Dirani and Ms Jesmine Howera.
Others are Mrs Thokozile Katsidzira, Mr Nkululeko Ndlovu,
Mrs Angeline Chikomba, Ms Chipo Suka, Mr Basil Masara,
In a statement, Clerk of Parliament, Mr Kennedy Chokuda
said the interviews would be carried out in terms of the Constitution.
“The Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO) of the
Parliament of Zimbabwe is mandated in terms of sections 237 and 238 of the
Constitution, to nominate candidates for appointment by His Excellency, the
President, to serve as Commissioners on the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission
(ZHRC) as provided for in Chapter 12 Part 2 of the Constitution,” reads the
notice.
He said nominations were opened on 21 September and ran
until 1 October 2021.
“Parliament of Zimbabwe received 16 nominations, 10 males
and 6 females, by the closing date. The Committee on Standing Rules and Orders
met on Thursday, 18th November 2021 to consider the suitability of the nominees
to serve on this Commission,” said Mr Chokuda.
The interviews will be conducted in line with Covid-19 regulations
and protocols.
“All unvaccinated candidates will be required to bring a
negative Covid-19 certificate issued within 48 hours prior to the interviews,”
the notice reads.
The ZHRC is one of the independent constitutional bodies
set up in terms of the Constitution.
It is mandated to, among other things, promote awareness of
and respect for all human rights and freedoms, promote the protection,
development and realisation of all human rights and freedoms, monitor and
assess observance of human rights and freedoms in Zimbabwe
It investigates the conduct of any authority or person,
suspected of violating any of the human rights provided for in the
Constitution’s Declaration of Rights.
The Commission is also mandated to take necessary action to
assist victims of human rights violations to receive justice.
The organisation also visits and inspect prisons, detention
places, refugee camps and similar facilities where mentally disordered or
intellectually handicapped persons are detained and make necessary
recommendations about their conditions to the responsible Minister.
It prepares and submit a human rights annual report to
Parliament. Herald
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