HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has unveiled his new cabinet following last month’s contested elections, with some key appointments retaining their positions.
In a move aimed at addressing the country’s economic challenges, Mnangagwa has chosen to retain Mthuli Ncube as the Finance Minister.
One significant change includes the removal of Constantino Chiwenga from his dual role as health minister.
Dr. Douglas Mombeshora has been named as the new health minister.
Another notable appointment is Soda Zhemu as the new mines minister, while Edgar Moyo, the former deputy primary and secondary education minister, takes over the energy portfolio.
Winston Chitando, the former mines minister, has been appointed as the new local government minister, with July Moyo now heading the public service, labor, and social welfare ministry.
President Mnangagwa has also named his son, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa, as a deputy minister responsible for shadowing the Finance Minister.
His nephew, Tongai Mnangagwa, will serve as the deputy minister for tourism and hospitality, supporting Barbra Rwodzi, who returns to her previous portfolio.
Monica Mutsvangwa, who previously held the role of information minister, has been assigned to women’s affairs and SMEs. Jennifan Muswere is her successor in the information ministry.
Christopher Mutsvangwa, Monica Mutsvangwa’s husband, has been appointed as the minister responsible for the newly created Ministry of Veterans of Liberation.

Tatenda Annastacia Mavetera, a former actress known for her role in the popular TV series Studio 263, has been appointed as the new ICT minister.
Sithembiso Nyoni will lead the industry and commerce ministry, taking over from Sekai Nzenza, who did not secure a parliamentary seat.
Torerayi Moyo, the former chairman of the parliamentary committee on primary and secondary education, will assume the role of Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, replacing Evelyn Ndlovu, who has been reassigned as the Matabeleland South provincial minister.
President Mnangagwa secured a second term in office following last month’s disputed vote, which drew criticism from opposition parties and international observers.
The election took place against the backdrop of severe economic challenges, including a lack of foreign investment, high unemployment, soaring inflation, and a rapidly depreciating local currency.
Below is President Mnangagwa’s Cabinet in full:
Finance & Investment Promotion
Professor Mthuli Ncube
Deputy: David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa
Youth Empowerment
Tino Machakaire
Deputy: Junior Mupamanga
Sports, Recreation, Arts & Culture
Kirsty Coventry
Deputy: Emily Jesaya
Environment, Climate and Wildlife
Mangaliso Ndlovu
Deputy: John Paradza
Veterans of Liberation
Christopher Mutsvangwa
Tourism and Hospitality
Barbra Rwodzi
Deputy: Tongai Mnangagwa
Defence
Oppah Muchinguri
Deputy: Levy Mayihlome
Women’s Affairs, Community & SMEs
Monica Mutsvangwa
Deputy: Jennifer Mhlanga
Local Government and Public Works
Winston Chitando
Foreign Affairs
Fredrick Shava
Home Affairs
Kazembe Kazembe
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
Ziyambi Ziyambi
Deputy: Obert Mazungunye
Information
Jennifan Muswere
Information Communication Technology
Tatenda Mavetera
Deputy: Dingumuzi Phuthi
Mines and Mining Development
Zhemu Soda
Higher Education and Tertiary Education
Professor Amon Murwira
Deputy: Simelizizwe Sibanda
Primary and Secondary Education
Torerayi Moyo
Deputy: Angeline Gata
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
July Moyo
Deputy: Mercy Dinha
Industry and Commerce
Sithembiso Nyoni
Transport and Infrastructure Development
Felix Mhona
Energy and Power Development
Edgar Moyo
National Housing
Daniel Garwe
Deputy: Yeukai Simbanegavi
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development
Anxious Masuka
Deputy: Vangelis Peter Haritatos
Deputy: Davis Marapira
Health and Child Care
Dr Douglas Mombeshora
Provincial Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet
Lovemore Matuke
Skills Audit & Development
Professor Paul Mavhima
Provincial Affairs Ministers
BULAWAYO – Judith Ncube
HARARE – Charles Tavengwa
MASVINGO – Ezra Chadzamira
MIDLANDS – Owen Ncube
MANICALAND – Nokuthula Matsikenyere
MASHONALAND EAST – Apollonia Munzverengwi
MASHONALAND WEST – Miriam Chombo
MASHONALAND CENTRAL – Christopher Magomo
MATABELELAND NORTH – Richard Moyo
MATABELELAND SOUTH – Evelyn Ndlovu