Pan-African Parliament: Zimbabwe Senator Voted the Presidential Candidate for Southern Africa

South Africa MP and Chairperson of the Southern African Regional Caucus in the Pan-African Parliament Hon. Pemmy Majodina

Zimbabwe Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira today won by majority votes was declared sole Presidential candidate by Southern Africa Regional Caucus chaired by South Africa Chief Whip Pemmy Majodina. Challenger Zambia MP Miles Sampa has lost his bid. Upcoming plenary elections on Monday 25 March will determine if the Pan-African Parliament Presidential choice from Southern Africa, will complete his term after he was elected in June 2022 before Zimbabwe went for general elections in August 2023, resulting in an election being required according to African Union’s Executive Council decision.

Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira sworn as a returning member of the Pan-African Parliament as one of the 5 delegates representing Zimbabwe. Image courtesy of PAP Media

In 2025 the seat will rotate to North Africa, and the North Africa Regional Caucus will present their candidate for Presidency of the continental legislative body.