E: REMOVAL OF FELIX NHLANHLA NDIWENI AS SUBSTANTIVE CHIEF NDIWENI: UMGUZA DISTRICT: MATABELELAND NORTH PROVINCE

The above matter refers.

Please be advised that His Excellency, the President has, as per your recommendation and in line with the provisions of section 283 (ii) of the Constitution and subsection 2(a) (i) of section 3 of the Traditional Leaders Act (Chapter 29 / 7) removed FELIX NHLANHLA NDIWENI from the office of Chief NDIWENI in Umguza District of Matabeleland North Province, with effect from 30 November 2019.

Now therefore, you are directed to proceed to do the following:

  1. Officially advise the former Chief as well as cease the payment of his allowances.
  2. Cause the DDC for Umguza to recover the Government allocated vehicle, all Chief’s regalia and any other State assets in his custody, with the assistance of the ZRP if need be.
  3. To liaise with the Ndiwenl clan to select a candidate for appointment as Substantive Chief Ndiweni in terms of Section 283(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and Section 3(2)(1) of the Traditional Leaders Act chapter 29:17.

Be advised accordingly.

 

Z. R. Churu

Secretary for Local Government and Public Works

Cc: Minister of Local Government and Public Works

President of the Council of Chiefs

Director Finance and Administration