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President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Virginia Mabhiza as the new Attorney-General (AG) with effect from November 1, 2023.
Mabhiza had been long-serving as Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and now takes over from Prince Machaya who is retiring.
According to a press statement, newly-appointed Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya said:
His Excellency the President has in terms of Section 114(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe appointed Mrs. Virginia Mabhiza as the Attorney- General of Zimbabwe with effect from 1 November 2023.
Mabhiza has held the post of Secretary for Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs since 2013. She is a qualified legal practitioner who possesses vast experience in criminal and civil litigation.
She was Secretary for Constitutional Affairs during the Inclusive Government where she superintended over the COPAC-led Constitution-making process and has represented the country at local, regional and international fora on matters of justice.
