President Mnangagwa announced new Zimbabwe cabinet yesterday as the administration looks to build on progress over the last five years and accelerate plans to transform the country.
The new cabinet aims to balance experience with new perspectives. While veterans like Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri remain, younger politicians such as MP Tatenda Mavetera have also joined.
Tourism now has its own ministry, led by Barbara Rwodzi. This sector is key to Zimbabwe’s economy. Edgar Moyo will oversee Energy and Power Development. Lovemore Matuke becomes the Minister of Provincial Affairs.
New ministers also include T. Moyo for Primary/Secondary Education, Tino Machakaire for Youth Empowerment and Vocational Training, and Dr. Douglas Mombeshora returning as Health Minister, replacing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
Chris Mutsvangwa will head the new Ministry of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs. This focuses on supporting former fighters.
Paul Mavhima moves to lead a Skills Audit and Development ministry, while July Moyo replaces him at Public Service. Winston Chitando is now Local Government Minister and Soda Zhemu is now Mining Minister.
Monica Mutsvangwa is now Minister of Women’s Affairs, with Jenfan Muswere taking her old Information role. Sithembiso Nyoni moved to Industry and Commerce.
President Mnangagwa emphasized continuity in key areas like Agriculture, Transport and Finance. Mashonaland Central Province was seemingly rewarded for steadfastly voting for and standing by the ruling party Zanu PF with several new ministers and deputies hailing from the province where the ruling party won all the parliamentary seats. The new cabinet structure aims to help Zimbabwe reach its Vision 2030 goals by building on past successes and spurring new initiatives.
Cabinet Ministers
Finance and Investment Promotion — Mthuli Ncube
Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs— Christopher Mutsvangwa
Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training — Tino Machakaire
Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture— Kirsty Coventry
Environment, Climate and Wildlife — Mangaliso Ndlovu
Tourism and Hospitality Industry — Barbara Rwodzi
Defence — Oppah Muchinguri
Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development — Monica Mutsvangwa
Local Government and Public Works — Winston Chitando
Foreign Affairs and International Trade — Frederick Shava
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage — Kazembe Kazembe
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs — Ziyambi Ziyambi
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services — Jenfan Muswere
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services — Tatenda Mavetera
Mines and Mining Development — Zhemu Soda
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development — Amon Murwira
Primary and Secondary Education — T Moyo
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare- July Moyo
Industry and Commerce — Sithembiso Nyoni
Transport and Infrastructural Development — Felix Mhona
Energy and Power Development — Edgar Moyo
National Housing and Social Amenities — Daniel Garwe
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development — Anxious Masuka
Health and Childcare — Douglas Mombeshora
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet — Lovemore Matuke
Skills Audit and Development — Paul Mavima
Deputies
Finance and Investment Promotion — David Mnangagwa
Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs — Monica Mavhunga
Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training — Mpamhanga Junior
Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture — Emily Jesaya
Environment, Climate and Wildlife — John Paradza
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality — Tongai Mnangagwa
Defence — Brigadier General (Rtd) Levy Mayihlome
Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development — Jennifer Mhlanga
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development — Simelizezwe Sibanda
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services — Dingumuzi Phuti
Primary and Secondary Education — Angeline Gata
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare — Mercy Dinha
National Housing and Social Amenities — Yeukai Simbanegavi
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development — Vangelis Haritatos and Davis Marapira
