The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has appointed Simbarashe Tongayi as its substantive chief elections officer, replacing Utloile Silaigwana who retired last year.
Silaigwana has since been appointed Commissioner in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Commission.
Tongayi has been serving as ZEC’s acting chief elections officer since December 2024.
In a statement, ZEC said: “Mr Tongayi is a seasoned public administration and election management expert with experience in both regional and international elections.
“His wealth of experience positions him to lead ZEC in achieving its long-term goals.”
