Senator Sengezo Tshabangu of Matabeleland North Province has been appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, a role that oversees both the National Assembly and the Senate. This announcement was made by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, during a recent session.
As the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Tshabangu will serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and various stakeholders in all engagements with the opposition. His responsibilities will include forming portfolio committees and appointing chairpersons to represent the opposition in key international organizations.
These organizations include the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum, the International Parliamentary Union (IPU), and the African, Caribbean and Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU), among others. This appointment positions Senator Tshabangu as a key figure in the nation’s political landscape.
In addition to his new role, Senator Tshabangu has also been appointed to the Parliament Standing Rules and Orders Committee, the highest decision-making body in the legislative assembly. This membership further solidifies his influential position in the political sphere.
As a member of the International Parliamentary Union, the global parliamentary organization, Senator Tshabangu’s appointment underscores his role in representing the opposition’s voice both domestically and internationally.
As the Leader of the Opposition, Senator Tshabangu will be responsible for ensuring that the opposition’s voice is heard and represented in all parliamentary engagements. This includes forming portfolio committees and appointing chairpersons to represent the opposition in key international organizations.
Senator Tshabangu’s appointment as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament marks a milestone in the nation’s political landscape, and his position will be crucial in shaping the country’s future.
