Controversial Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has secured a position in the Senate.

According to a recent publication in the Government Gazette, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson has officially appointed Tshabangu as one of the new CCC senators.

Representing Matabeleland North Province in the Senate alongside Tshabangu are Teresa Kabondo and Grace Mpande. Maxwell Mdhluri will serve as the senator for Manicaland, Sam Chapfudza for Masvingo, while Lilian Mlilo, Kucaca Ivumile Phulu, Linda Sibanda, and Collet Ndhlovu are the newly appointed CCC senators for Bulawayo.

Those recalled from their positions include Zivira Hellen, Shoko Gideon, Ncube Siphiwe, Sibanda Felix Magalela, Chimhini David Antony, Madzikanda Godfrey, Mativenga, Moyo Anastasia, Gabuza Gabbuza Joel, and Sibanda Tenda.

Nomvula Mguni, Otilia Sibanda, Lungile Ncube, and Sikhuphukile Dube, all from Bulawayo, have been nominated as CCC candidates to fill Proportional Representation vacancies in the National Assembly. Sibongile Maphosa will fill the same vacancy for Matabeleland South Province.