Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa announces new cabinet, retains Finance minister

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has unveiled his new cabinet following last month's contested elections, with some key appointments retaining their positions.

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.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa reads the bible while Vice President Constantino Chiwenga looks on during a Pastors for Economic Development Conference which was held at the City Sports Centre in Harare on Thursday 30th March 2023.
FILE: President Emmerson Mnangagwa reads the bible while Vice President Constantino Chiwenga looks on during a Pastors for Economic Development Conference which was held at the City Sports Centre in Harare on Thursday 30th March 2023.

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

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