The governor of Mozambique’s Gaza province, Margarida Mapandzene, recently resigned from her position. The provincial assembly has officially confirmed the reasons for her departure were both professional and personal. A replacement is now being anticipated, with authorities suggesting a new governor could be appointed within the next ten days. This follows five days after Mapandzene’s resignation, leaving the position vacant. The announcement brings an end to speculation surrounding the circumstances of the governor’s exit. The swift timeline for selecting a successor indicates a desire for stable leadership in the province.