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THE swearing-in ceremony for newly nominated commissioners of the Zimbabwe Media Commission, Zimbabwe Gender Commission and Zimbabwe Land Commission has been rescheduled to Friday, September 18, at State House in Harare.
The ceremony, initially scheduled to be held tomorrow, will see President Mnangagwa formally swear in the commissioners as they begin their five-year terms of office.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Mr Nick Mangwana confirmed the change yesterday.
“Please be advised that the swearing-in of the nominated commissioners for the following commissions, namely the Zimbabwe Media Commission, Zimbabwe Gender Commission and Zimbabwe Land Commission, has been rescheduled to Friday, September 18, 2026, at 0700 hours at State House,” said Mr Mangwana.
The appointments are expected to strengthen the three constitutional commissions, which have important mandates to promote gender equality, ensure accountable land administration and safeguard media freedom and professional standards.
The new commissioners for the Zimbabwe Gender Commission are Dr Leslie Ncube, Mr Cowen Dziva, Ms Thokozile Ruzvidzo, Prof Mildred Mushunje and Mr Tsanangurai Chirau.
The Zimbabwe Media Commission will comprise Ms Susan Makore, Mr Caesar Zvayi, Mr Munyaradzi Hwengwere, Ms Rufaro Ellen Mhandu, Ms Thokozile Chitepo, Ms Merit Thokozile Munzwembiri, Dr Tapiwa Mashakada and Mr Tanaka Muganyi.
For the Zimbabwe Land Commission, the new commissioners are Prof Mandivamba Rukuni, Dr Mabel Ndakaripa-Hungwe and Dr John Basera.
The appointments, made in accordance with the Constitution of Zimbabwe, were announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya last week.
The commissioners bring expertise from various fields, including academia, journalism, media management, law, gender and social development, agriculture, land administration and public policy.
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission is mandated under Chapter 12 of the Constitution to promote gender equality, monitor progress towards gender equality and investigate violations of rights relating to gender.
The commission also recommends measures to ensure that women and men enjoy equal opportunities in Zimbabwe’s political, economic, social and cultural life.
The Zimbabwe Land Commission is constitutionally mandated to ensure accountability and transparency in the administration of agricultural land.
It monitors the management and utilisation of agricultural land and advises the Government on matters relating to land administration.
The Zimbabwe Media Commission, meanwhile, is responsible for promoting, protecting and developing media freedom and professional standards.
It is also mandated to uphold and promote media freedom, encourage good practices and ethical standards in journalism, and ensure that the media environment operates in accordance with the Constitution and relevant laws.
The three commissions are part of the broader system of independent constitutional institutions established under Chapter 12 of the Constitution to support democratic governance, accountability and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Other commissions provided for under the chapter include institutions responsible for human rights, elections and public administration.
