Mnangagwa appoints Jessie Majome as Chairperson of Human Rights Commission
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed opposition legislator Jessie Fungai Majome as the new chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.
In a statement, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya said the appointment is with immediate effect.
Majome holds several degrees, including a Master of Law in Constitutional Law, Development Law, Human Rights Law and Administrative Law.
She was a longtime legislator in the MDC under the late Morgan Tsvangirai. She served as Deputy Minister in both Women’s Affairs and Justice portfolios.