The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has refuted Timothy Chiminya Mujuru’s assertion that he is the new King Munhumutapa.
In a statement, the Ministry said that the Zimbabwean Constitution does not have a provision for Kingship, therefore Mujuru’s claim is unconstitutional and a nullity. It said:
Section 283 (a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act of 2013 as reads with Sections 3(1) and (2) of the Traditional Leaders Act [Chapter 29:17] provides that; “the appointment, removal and suspension of Chiefs must be done by the President on the recommendation of the provincial assembly of Chiefs through the National Council of Chiefs and the Minister responsible for traditional leaders and in accordance with the prevailing traditional practices and traditions of the communities concerned.”
It is apparent that this person is not a chief either; since he was not appointed in terms of the legal provisions.
The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works strongly condemns the Illegal behaviour and conduct of the fraudulent imposter, Timothy Chiminya Mujuru, and would like to advise the public to ignore him and his antics.
In the spirit of ensuring the whole of Government approach Ministries departments and agencies are urged to liaise with the Ministry when engaging with the Traditional Leadership Institution so that the public is not misinformed.
The public is urged to report this imposter to law enforcement agents when approached in their communities.
King Munhumutapa, also known as Mwenemutapa, was the ruler of the ancient Kingdom of Mutapa (sometimes referred to as the Mutapa Empire) which existed in what is now modern-day Zimbabwe and expanded into parts of Mozambique.
The Mutapa empire flourished between the mid-15th and mid-17th centuries and was succeded by the Rozvi Empire which was ruled by the Changamire dynasty.
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