Third Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa
Third Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa | |
|---|---|
 Cabinet of Zimbabwe | |
| 2023–present | |
.jpg) President Emmerson Mnangagwa | |
| Date formed | 11 September 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| President | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| First Vice-President | Constantino Chiwenga |
| Second Vice-President | Kembo Mohadi |
| No. of ministers | 26 |
| Member party | ZANU-PF |
| Status in legislature | Majority 192 / 280 (69%) |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Disputed |
| History | |
| Outgoing election | 23 August 2023 |
| Legislature terms | 2023–present |
| Predecessor | Second Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa |
The third cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa is the current government of Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced its formation on 11 September 2023. The newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in the following day.
History
[edit]Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in for his second full term on 4 September 2023 following his disputed re-election in the 2023 Zimbabwean presidential election.[1] On 8 September 2023, Mnangagwa reappointed Constantino Chiwenga as First Vice-President and announced the return of Kembo Mohadi as Second Vice-President. Mohadi had resigned from the role back in March 2021 due to a sex scandal.[2]
Mnangagwa announced the formation of his third cabinet on 11 September 2023.[3] The new cabinet consists of 26 ministries. The State Security ministry was scrapped, the Defence and War Veterans ministry was split into two new ministries and a new Ministry of Skills Audit and Development was created.[4][5]
Controversially, Mnangagwa appointed his son, Kudakwashe, and his nephew, Tongai, to the positions of Deputy Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, respectively.[6] Former State Security minister Owen Ncube, who was dismissed by Mnangagwa in January 2022, returned to cabinet as minister of Midlands Provincial Affairs.[7]
All the newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in the following day,[8] with the exception of John Paradza and Nokuthula Matsikenyeri. The Constitution of Zimbabwe only permits the President to appoint seven non-Parliamentary members to Cabinet, however Mnangagwa had appointed nine. Matsikenyeri's appointment was rescinded on 12 September, and she was replaced by Misheck Mugadza, MP for Mutasa South. Paradza's appointment was not rescinded, but his swearing in was postponed until his victory in the Gutu West by election on 11 November 2023. [9]
Cabinets
[edit]12 September 2023 – present
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List of ministers
[edit]| Member of the House of Assembly | Member of the Senate | Non-Parliamentary Minister[a] | ||||
| Cabinet ministers are listed in bold while deputies are not | ||||||
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)
[edit]| The Office of the President and Cabinet | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Post | Minister | Term | |
| His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa | 24 November 2017 – present | ||
| First Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga | 28 December 2017 – present | |
| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency Kembo Mohadi | 8 September 2023 – present | |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | Dr Misheck Sibanda | 21 November 2013 – 26 September 2023 | |
| Dr Martin Rushwaya | 26 September 2023 – present | ||
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet | Lovemore Matuke | 12 September 2023 – present | |
Departments of state
[edit]| Defence | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Oppah Muchinguri | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Levi Mayihlome | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Energy and Power Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Edgar Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Environment, Climate and Wildlife | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 8 November 2019 – 8 March 2024 | ||
| Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 8 March 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. John Paradza[b] | 27 November 2023 – present | ||
| Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Frederick Shava | 2 March 2021 – 15 October 2024 | ||
| Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 15 October 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Sheillah Chikomo | 3 February 2024 – present | ||
| Health and Child Care | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Sleiman Timios Kwidini | 24 January 2024 – present | ||
| Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 1 December 2017 – 15 October 2024 | ||
| Hon. Frederick Shava | 15 October 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Simelisizwe Sibanda | 14 September 2023 – 1 July 2024; 31 July 2024 – present | ||
| Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 8 November 2019 – present | ||
| Hon. Chido Sanyatwe | 18 September 2023 – present | ||
| Industry and Commerce | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 12 September 2023 – 8 March 2024 | ||
| Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 8 March 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Roy Bhila | 18 September 2023 – 30 November 2023 | ||
| Hon. Raj Modi | 24 January 2024 – present | ||
| Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Omphile Marupi | 3 February 2024 – present | ||
| Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Tatenda Mavetera | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Dingumuzi Phuti | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi | 1 December 2017 – present | ||
| Hon. Nobert Mazungunye[c] | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Anxious Masuka | 14 August 2020 – present | ||
| Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Davis Marapira | 21 June 2022 – present | ||
| Local Government and Public Works | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Winston Chitando | 12 September 2023 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Hon. Daniel Garwe | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Benjamin Kabikira | 3 February 2024 – present | ||
| Mines and Mining Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Soda Zhemu | 12 September 2023 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Hon. Winston Chitando | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Polite Kambamura | 18 September 2023 – present | ||
| National Housing and Social Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Daniel Garwe | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Hon. Zhemu Soda | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Hon. Musa Ncube | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Primary and Secondary Education | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Torerayi Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Angeline Gata | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. July Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Mercy Dinha | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Skills Audit and Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Emily Jesaya | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Tourism and Hospitality Industry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Tongai Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Transport and Infrastructural Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Felix Mhona | 15 February 2021 – present | ||
| Hon. Joshua Sacco | 14 September 2023 – present | ||
| Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa | 12 September 2023 – 3 February 2024 | ||
| Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 4 March 2024 – Present | ||
| Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 12 September 2023 – 4 March 2024 | ||
| Hon. Headman Moyo | 24 April 2024 – present | ||
| Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Jennifer Mhlanga | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Tinoda Machakaire | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Kudakwashe Mupamhanga | 14 September 2023 – present | ||
Provincial Affairs Ministers
[edit]| Provincial Affairs Ministers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Judith Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Charles Tavengwa | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Ezra Chadzamira | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Owen Ncube | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Nokuthula Matsikenyere[d] | |||
| Hon. Misheck Mugadza | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Aplonia Munzverengwi | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Marian Chombo | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Christopher Magomo | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
| Hon. Richard Moyo | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Evelyn Ndlovu | 12 September 2023 – present | ||
Notes
[edit]- ^ Constitutionally limited to seven in the Cabinet, not including the President, Vice-Presidents, and their secretaries.
- ^ Paradza's appointment was postponed until his election to the National Assembly in the Gutu West by-election.
- ^ Spelled 'Obert' in the press release.
- ^ Matsikenyere was appointed on 11 September 2023, however was never sworn in, as she was not a member of Parliament, and the Constitution of Zimbabwe only permits seven non-Parliamentary members of the cabinet. Her appointment was rescinded on 12 September, and she was replaced by Misheck Mugadza.
References
[edit]- ^ Chingono, Nyasha (2023-09-04). "Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa sworn in after disputed poll". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Zimbabwe gets two familiar faces as VPs – including one who left amid scandal". News24. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Mnangagwa names his new cabinet after controversial election win". Zimbabwe News Now. 2023-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "President blends old and new in Cabinet". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "5 new Provincial Affairs Ministers appointed". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ Ndebele, Lenin. "Emmerson Mnangagwa catapults his son into Zimbabwe's cabinet – as deputy finance minister". News24. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ Mandivengerei, Paidashe (2023-09-11). "Fired State Security Minister Ncube bounces back as top bureaucrat; spy ministry scrapped". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Zimbabwe's newly re-elected president appoints his son and nephew to deputy minister posts". AP News. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Mnangagwa picks new Manicaland minister after constitution breach". ZimLive. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
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