Manica Post reports that Mr Nyamhute was appointed as Chief
Katerere in 2023 following the demise of the then substantive Chief Katerere in
2017.
He took over from Mr Clepaten Chifodya, who was the acting
Chief Katerere since 2018.
Mr Nyamhute’s appointment was subsequently challenged by Mr
Pius Mupunwa — a village head under Chief Katerere, and a member of the
Dembetembe royal house — who argued that the appointment did not follow
requisite tradition and custom, ignored and infringed his lineage’s rightful
claim to the throne.
Justice Muzenda said Mr Nyamhute’s appointment violated the
known applicable succession principles of the Katerere Clan, and declared the
office of Chief Katerere vacant.
“This court hereby declares as prayed for, Chief Katerere’s
appointment, as unlawful and invalid as it violates the known applicable
succession principles of the Katerere Clan. The appointment of Nyamhute as
Chief Katerere, be, and is hereby set aside, and a vacancy for the post of
Chief Katerere be declared, and the Minister of Local Government and Public
Works should convene a fresh meeting of the Provincial Assembly of Chiefs
responsible for the Katerere community at the earliest opportunity to consider and
report back to him with its recommendations on the resolution of the dispute
concerning the appointment of a substantive Chief Katerere,” he said.
Justice Muzenda also ordered that the recommendations
should be submitted to the President so that the matter is resolved in
accordance with the provisions of the Traditional Leaders Act: (Chapter 29:17).
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