By Tendai Keith Guvamombe
In a significant move for gender-focused legislative leadership, Hon. Elizabeth Masuku of Zimbabwe has been elected as the Vice Chairperson of the Committee on Gender, Family, Youth, and People with Disabilities at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP). The election took place during the April 2026 session at the Parliament’s headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, amidst a broader restructuring of the legislative body’s bureau and leadership committees.