The Cabinet of Zimbabwe underwent significant changes in September 2023 following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s announcement of his top Cabinet members and government ministers following the August 2023 Harmonised Elections. This reshuffle introduced several new faces and notable changes within the government structure. Here is an overview of the key appointments and developments:
Here is the Full List of Zimbabwe Cabinet & Government Ministers 2023
Ministry of Finance and Investment Promotion
Minister: Mthuli Ncube
Deputy Minister: David Kuda Mnangagwa
Former Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube was reinstated as the Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion. Notably, the Investment Promotion Agency, ZIDA, was placed directly under his Ministry. David Kuda Mnangagwa, the president’s 34-year-old son, was appointed as the Deputy Minister for Finance and Investment Promotion.
Zimbabwe’s Deputy Finance Minister David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa (Image Credit: LinkedIn)
Ministry of Mines and Mining Development
Minister: Zhemu Soda
Former Minister: Winston Chitando
Former Minister Winston Chitando was replaced by Zhemu Soda as the Minister of Mines and Mining Development. Zhemu Soda was previously the minister of Energy and Power Development.
Ministry of Energy and Power Development
Minister: Edgar Moyo
Former Minister: Zhemu Soda
Former Deputy Education Minister Edgar Moyo was appointed as the new Minister of Energy and Power Development.
Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Minister: Sthembiso Nyoni
Former Minister:
Sthembiso Nyoni, formerly the Women’s and SMEs Minister, was appointed as the new Minister of Industry and Commerce, surprising many.
Ministry of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services
Minister: Jenfan Muswere
Former Minister: Monica Mutsvangwa
Former ICT Minister Jenfan Muswere was appointed as the new Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services. He replaced former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, who was moved to Women’s Affairs,
Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs
Minister: Ziyambi Ziyambi
Deputy Minister: Norbert Mazungunye
Ziyambi Ziyambi retained his position as the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. Norbert Mazungunye was appointed as his deputy.
Ministry of Veterans of Liberation Struggle Affairs
Minister: Chris Mutsvangwa
Deputy Minister: Monica Mavhunga
Chris Mutsvangwa was appointed as the Minister of the Veterans of Liberation Struggle Affairs, with Monica Mavhunga serving as his deputy.
Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture
Minister: Kirsty Coventry
Deputy Minister: Emily Jesiah
Kirsty Coventry continues to serve as the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture with Emily Jesiah serving as her deputy.
Ministry of Youth Empowerment Development and Vocational Training
Minister: Tino Machakaire
Deputy Minister: Junior Mupamhanga
Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife:
Minister: Mangaliso Ndlovu
Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality:
Minister: Barbara Rwodzi
Deputy Minister: Tongai Mnangagwa
Tongai Mnangagwa [Image Credit: Facebook/Tongai Mnangagwa]
Ministry of Defence:
Minister: Oppah Muchinguri
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education:
Minister: Torerai Moyo
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade:
Minister: Frederick Shava
Ministry of Health and Child Care:
Minister: Douglas Mombeshora
Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development:
Minister: Amon Murwira
Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage:
Minister: Kazembe Kazembe
Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT):
Minister: Tatenda Mavetera
Zimbabwe’s Minister of ICT Tatenda Mavetera at the opening of Parliament [Image Credit: Facebook/Tatenda Mavetera]
Ministry of Agriculture:
Minister: Anxious Masuka
Ministry of Local Government:
Minister: Winston Chitando
Ministry of National Housing:
Minister: Daniel Garwe
Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare:
Minister: July Moyo
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development:
Minister: Felix Mhona
Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development:
Minister: Monica Mutsvangwa
Ministry of State Security
The position of Minister of State in Charge of State Security, previously held by Owen ‘Mudha’ Ncube, has remained vacant since his dismissal. Owen Ncube was reappointed as the Minister of State for Midlands.
Ministers Of State In The Offices Of The Vice Presidents
Minister of State in Vice President Gen. (Rtd) Chiwenga’s Office:
Evelyn Ndlovhu
Minister of State in Vice-President Mohadi’s Office
Davis Marapira
Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs
Minister of State for Bulawayo Metropolitan Province
Judith Ncube
Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province
Charles Tavengwa
Minister of State for Manicaland Province
Nokuthula Matsikenyere
Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Province
Christopher Magomo
Minister of State for Mashonaland East Province
Aplonia Munzverengwi
Minister of State for Mashonaland West Province
Marian Chombo
Minister of State for Masvingo Province
Ezra Chadzamira
Minister of State for Matabeleland North Province
Richard Moyo
Minister of State for Matabeleland South Province
Evelyn Ndlovu
Minister of State for Midlands Province
Owen Ncube
Non-Constituency Ministers
President Mnangagwa appointed seven non-constituency ministers from outside of parliament, including:
- Kirsty Coventry
- Mangaliso Ndlovu
- Mthuli Ncube
- Ziyambi Ziyambi
- Amon Murwira
- Anxious Masuka
References
- newzwire.live – Analysis: ED’s Cabinet: More like a reshuffle, with a sprinkle of family and old failures
- zimfact.org – Factsheet: Zimbabwe government ministers after 2023 elections
- veritaszim.net – List of Deputy Ministers
