MDC Statement on the State of the Country and Changes to the Composition of The NEC

The MDC National Standing Committee met in Gweru on Sunday 14 June, 2015 and reviewed the state of the nation, particularly the continued economic decline and its negative effect on all spheres of the lives of Zimbabweans and reiterated the party's commitment to the democratisation of Zimbabwe, including by way of working with other democratic forces who share our values and principles.

The committee noted the recent sham by -elections and reiterated the party's long standing decision not to participate in by-elections without the implementation of electoral reforms. The leadership saluted the party membership for its resilience amidst multiple forms of misinformation and disinformation from detractors.  The committee commended the continued support and commitment to the cause of standing for and speaking the truth, fighting for fairness and a better life for all.

It was resolved by the committee that party programmes would be intensified throughout the country and party leadership was given the responsibility of ensuring all provinces intensified meetings and rallies.

The NSC noted the resignations from their positions of the formers Secretary General and former Deputy National Chairman and also noted the departure to other parties of the former national chairman who left the party to avoid facing disciplinary charges that had been preferred against him by the National Disciplinary Committee. Consequently, the NSC made the following appointments and changes to the National Executive Committee:

Jacob Moyo becomes the National Chairperson and will be deputized by Shupikai Mandaza while Miriam Mushayi becomes the Deputy Secretary General. Theresa Muchovo becomes Treasurer General, replacing Paul Themba Nyathi whose new employment does not allow him to hold the senior position he held in the party. He has been redeployed to the Council of Elders. Jealous Sansole becomes Deputy Treasurer General.  

Ellen Shiriyedenga becomes Director of Planning, Strategy and Implementation and will be deputized by Linos Mushonga while Faraoh Jele becomes the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Committee and is deputized by Wonder Chinamhora.

Ilos Nyoni assumes the role of Director of Elections and is deputized by Shorai Marongedze. Sakhile Masuku becomes Secretary for Business Investments and Projects and is deputized by Benaya Muchovo.

Abednico Moyo moves from Deputy Director of Elections to Deputy Secretary for Training and Political Education and he also becomes a member of the National Disciplinary Committee. Zvikomborero Munyoro becomes Deputy Secretary for Transport while Charles Ncube and Matsveru Musvevereki become Deputy Secretary for Recruitment and Deputy Director of Organising, respectively. Isaac Ndlovu becomes the Deputy Director for Policy and Research while Andrew Nyathi becomes Deputy Secretary for Constitutional and Legal Affairs.

Celani Ncube becomes Deputy Secretary for Defense and Security while Mbuso Fuzwayo becomes Deputy Secretary for Sports, Arts and Culture. Million Moyo is now Deputy Secretary for Labour and Social Welfare while Rhoda Ncube becomes Deputy Secretary for Mines and Mineral Wealth and Ephraim Neshiri is now Deputy Secretary for Science Technology and ICT.

Senator Robert Makhula joins Esaph Mdlongwa, Micah Sibindi and Paul Themba Nyathi in the Council of Elders.