He has been replaced with city lawyer, Mr Tafadzwa Charles
Hungwe. According to a notice published in yesterday’s Government Gazette, the
decision to replace Mr Phiri was effected under Statutory Instrument 120 of
2024 and was done in accordance with Section 2 (1) of the Commission of Inquiry
Act [Chapter 10:07].
Under the Section, the President may, when he considers it
advisable, by proclamation, appoint a Commission of Inquiry consisting of one
or more commissioners.
President Mnangagwa said he issued a proclamation under
Statutory Instrument 91 of 2024, establishing the Commission of Inquiry into
the matter of Local Governance by Harare City Council since 2017.
“And whereas, the substitution of Commissioner Nobert Phiri
to the Commission of Inquiry has become necessary, now, therefore, under and by
virtue of the powers vested in the President as aforesaid, I do, by this
proclamation, amend the proclamation published in Statutory Instrument 91 of
2024, by the deletion on the Schedule of the name “Nobert Phiri” and
substitution of it by the name “Tafadzwa Charles Hungwe”, read the notice.
The Justice Cheda-led Commission was given six months to
operate with room to request another three months, if necessary, with eight
terms of reference.
