President Mnangagwa has appointed four ambassadors,
replacing those that have either been recalled or retired.
The announcement was made by Chief Secretary to the Office
of the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda in a Government Gazette
published yesterday.
Dr Sibanda said the appointments were made in terms of
Section 110 (2) (i) and 204 of the Constitution; Amendment Number 20, 2013.
“It is hereby notified that His Excellency the President
has, in terms of sections 110(2) (i) and 204 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe
Amendment (No 20) 2013 Act, 2013 appointed Dr Emmanuel Runganga Gumbo as
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Sudan,” reads
the notice.
Dr Gumbo replaces Ms Hilda Mafudze who had served in
Khartoum from the time of the inclusive Government in 2009.
Other appointments include Engineer Jetro Ndlovu who
becomes the inaugural ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE has pledged to build medical factory as part of a
development that will enhance Harare’s health service delivery.
Bilateral relations between Zimbabwe and the UAE have of
late been deepened with Abu-Dhabi this week donating medical equipment and
surgical supplies to Zimbabwe.
President also appointed Ms Mietani Chauke as ambassador to
the Republic of Italy replacing career diplomat, Mr Godfrey Magwenzi.
Air Marshal (Retired) Shebba Shumbayawonda is the new
ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt replacing Mr Christopher Mapanga.
Recently, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade Sibusiso Moyo highlighted that the Ambassadors designate should play a
key role to leap-frog the country from its current challenges.
Dr Moyo said in line with President Mnangagwa’s Zimbabwe is
Open for Business mantra, diplomats should keep host countries posted on
Government reforms. Herald
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