Government of Zimbabwe since 2023
CCC| Opposition leader | Disputed |
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| History |
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| Outgoing election | 23 August 2023 |
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| Legislature terms | 2023–present |
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| Predecessor | Second Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa |
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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
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 Matsikenyeri's appointment was rescinded on 12 September, and she was replaced by Misheck Mugadza, MP for Mutasa South. Paradza's appointment was not rescinded, but his swearing in was postponed until his victory in the Gutu West by election on 11 November 2023.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
12 September 2023 – present
First Cabinet of Second Mnangagwa Ministry | Portfolio | Portrait | Minister | Term |
| Cabinet ministers |
| |  | His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa | 2017 – present |
| First Vice-President of Zimbabwe |  | His Excellency General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga | 2017 – present |
| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe |  | His Excellency Kembo Mohadi | 2023 – present |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | | Dr Misheck Sibanda | 2013 – 2023 |
| | Dr Martin Rushwaya | 2023 – |
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet | | Lovemore Matuke | 2023 – present |
| |  | Hon. Oppah Muchinguri | 2018 – present |
| | | Hon. Edgar Moyo | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife
| | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 2019 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 2024 – present |
- Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion
|  | Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 2018 – present |
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade
| | Hon. Frederick Shava | 2021 – present |
- Minister of Health and Child Care
| | Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development
| | Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 2017 – present |
- Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage
| | Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 2019 – present |
- Minister of Industry and Commerce
| | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 2023 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 2024 – present |
- Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services
| | Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services
| | Hon. Tatenda Mavetera | 2023 – present |
| | | Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi | 2017 – present |
- Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development
| | Hon. Anxious Masuka | 2020 – present |
- Minister of Local Government and Public Works
| | Hon. Winston Chitando | 2023 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 2024 – present |
- Minister of Mines and Mining Development
|  | Hon. Soda Zhemu | 2023 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Winston Chitando | 2024 – present |
- Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities
| | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 2019 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Soda Zhemu | 2024 – present |
- Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
| | Hon. Torerayi Moyo | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
| | Hon. July Moyo | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Skills Audit and Development
| | Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
|  | Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 2018 – present |
- Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
| | Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development
| | Hon. Felix Mhona | 2021 – present |
- Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs
| | Hon. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa | 2023 – 2024 |
| | Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 2024 – present |
- Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development
| | Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 2023 – present |
- Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training
| | Hon. Tinoda Machakaire | 2023 – present |
List of ministers
| | 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)
Departments of state
| Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion |
| | - Minister of Finance & Investment Promotion
| Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Finance & Investment Promotion
| Hon. David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development |
| | - Minister of Higher Education and Tertiary Education
| Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 1 December 2017 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Tertiary Education
| Hon. Simelisizwe Sibanda | 14 September 2023 – present |
| Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage |
| | - Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage
| Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 8 November 2019 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage
| Hon. Chido Sanyatwe | 18 September 2023 – present |
| Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services |
| | - Minister of Information Communication Technology
| Hon. Tatenda Mavetera | 12 September 2023 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology
| Hon. Dingumuzi Phuti | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development |
| | - Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development
| Hon. Anxious Masuka | 14 August 2020 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development
| Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos | 10 September 2018 – present |
| | Hon. Davis Marapira | 21 June 2022 – present |
| National Housing and Social Amenities |
| | - Minister of National Housing
| Hon. Daniel Garwe | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 |
| | Hon. Zhemu Soda | 24 April 2024 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of National Housing
| Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 |
| | Hon. Musa Ncube | 24 April 2024 – present |
| Primary and Secondary Education |
| | - Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
| Hon. Torerayi Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
| Hon. Angeline Gata | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare |
| | - Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
| Hon. July Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
| Hon. Mercy Dinha | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Skills Audit and Development |
| | - Minister of Skills Audit and Development
| Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture |
| | - Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
| Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 10 September 2018 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture
| Hon. Emily Jesaya | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Tourism and Hospitality Industry |
| | - Minister of Tourism and Hospitality
| Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 12 September 2023 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality
| Hon. Tongai Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Transport and Infrastructural Development |
| | - Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development
| Hon. Felix Mhona | 15 February 2021 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development
| Hon. Joshua Sacco | 14 September 2023 – present |
| Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development |
| | - Minister of Women’s Affairs, Community & SMEs
| Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
| | - Deputy Minister of Women’s Affairs, Community & SMEs
| Hon. Jennifer Mhlanga | 12 September 2023 – present |
Provincial Affairs Ministers
Notes
- ^ 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
- ^ 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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