President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was recently sworn into office for a second term after a disputed electoral victory has today appointed his new cabinet.
Mnangagwa’s cabinet has retained most of the Ministers from the previous government, whilst a few new faces have been added, including close family members of the President.
Among the new faces in government are Kuda David Mnangagwa, who has been appointed Deputy Minister Of Finance And Investment Promotion as well as Tongai Mafidhi Mnangagwa, who becomes Deputy Minister for Tourism & Hospitality.
Kuda Mnangagwa is alleged to be the President’s son while Tongai is his nephew.
The Full list of Cabinet Ministers and their deputies is as follows:
The Citizens Coalition for Change Member of Parliament for Hatcliff Constituency Agency Gumbo accused the ZANU PF leadership of promoting political dynasty in government.
He said the appointment of Mnangagwa’s close relatives in the cabinet portrays a “jittery and unstable government” which does not respect public opinion.
Gumbo said the legislature has a task of scrutinizing President Mnangagwa’s actions.
“The legislature should raise its voice against the said appointments,” he said.
Nepotism allegations in ZANU PF are not a new phenomenon as former first lady Grace Mugabe was once appointed as the Secretary of the Women’s League in the ruling Party whilst her husband, the late Robert Mugabe was president.
