ZEC Appoints New Chief Elections Officer
By Lisca Philo
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commision has appointed Simbarashe Tongayi as the new Chief Elections Officer .
Tongayi replaces Utoile Silaigwana, who was retired last year and appointed Commissioner in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Commission.
“Mr Tongayi has been the ZEC Acting CEO since December 2024. He also served as the Deputy CEO responsible for Administration, where he played a pivotal role in streamlining administrative processes and enhancing organisational efficiency,” ZEC said.
Before joining the Commission, Mr Tongayi was the General Manager Human Resources and Administration for the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC). He spent over a decade within the Public Service Commission (PSC) secretariat, where he served as a Deputy Manager and District Human Resources Manager.
Tongayi is a final year Doctorate student in Strategic Management with the Chinhoyi University of Technology. He is a holder of a Master’s Degree in Human Resources as well as another Master’s Degree in Peace, Leadership and Conflict Resolution. He recently completed a Master’s of Science Degree in Defence and Security Studies.
He is also a holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work as well as being a Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) accredited facilitator.
