Mutimba, who joined ZEC in 2018, died on January 2, 2025.
Her career trajectory within ZEC saw her rise swiftly through the ranks from Administration Officer for Bindura District to Acting Chief Procurement Officer at the Commission’s Head Office.
ZEC issued a statement mourning her death, saying:
“The Honourable Chairperson Mrs. Justice Priscilla Makanyara Chigumba, the Deputy Chairperson Ambassador Rodney Simukai Kiwa, Commissioners, the Acting Chief Elections Officer Mr. Simbarashe Tongayi, and the entire Commission staff would like to express their sincere condolences to the Mutimba family on the untimely demise of Ms. Simbisai Mutimba. May her soul rest in eternal peace.”
Mutimba’s death comes as ZEC remains under intense public scrutiny over its history of controversial election management, allegations of voter suppression, and accusations of facilitating election rigging. Munacho Gwamanda- A top official with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has died.
On Wednesday, the Commission announced the death of its Acting Chief Procurement Officer, Simbisai Mutimba, but did not disclose the cause
