Mnangagwa effects major government, commission changes
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a major reshuffle of government officials and independent commission leadership. Key appointments include new heads for the Human Rights, Gender, and Electoral commissions, effective immediately.
Why it matters
These sweeping changes to constitutional commissions significantly impact the governance and oversight landscape in Zimbabwe.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has effected sweeping changes in government and constitutional commissions, with immediate effect.
Tafadzwa Muguti has been moved from the Office of the President and Cabinet to head the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works as Permanent Secretary.
The announcement was made this Friday by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya.
Muguti takes over from John Basera, who has been redeployed to the Zimbabwe Land Commission as Commissioner.
“His Excellency the President, Cde Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, acting in terms of Section 205(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and in consultation with the Public Service Commission, has appointed Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works,” Dr Rushwaya said.
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