A developmental Cabinet I would call it. Brilliant balance between old and trusted hands, technocrats and youthfulness.A well thought out Cabinet that balances the competing demands of the economy and politics.
The appointment of Oppah Muchinguri as defence minister is a masterstroke.This ministry was being watched by many following the events of August the first in which the deployment of the army on that fateful day is now a subject of a commission of inquiry.Oppah Muchinguri, a war veteran in her own right is being deputised by Matematanda who is also a war veteran.The command of the army is in safe hands.
The appointment of Joel Matiza an engineer by profession and Fortune Chasi a lawyer by profession to the transport and Infrastructural development ministry takes care of the legal and technical aspects of the roads we need to build in double time.The Beitbridge road that was bogged down before due to contractual enforcement comes to mind. This combination of legal and technical expertise will go a long way in getting things done.No surprises on the re-appointment of Rtd General Sibusiso Moyo back into the Ministry of foreign affairs and International Trade.
He has made considerable inroads since November last year in the world of diplomacy. His job was always guaranteed.Winston Chitando reappointed to the mines ministry is a former mimosa mines boss and hence a technocrat.His is perfect in his role.Surprise new names unknown to many are industrialist Mangaliso Ndlovu to the Industry and Commerce Ministry and the Health and Childcare ministry to Dr Obediah Moyo a renowned medical professional who has singlehandedly built a state-of-the-art hospital in Chitungwiza.
He will most definitely look to turning around the health sector and not wait for budgetary allocation to do this.This man understands that the health sector is not only government responsibility alone. The private sector and indeed all citizens the world over have a role to play.Sithembiso Nyoni, despite her age, is the face of experience and energy. She has in the past excelled in women’s affairs and small to medium business development.She brings a wealth of wisdom and experience in women’s affairs.
Her compatriot, Priscah Mupfumira has been a steady pair of hands in the tourism sector.I have had occasion to interact with her here in London. She brings maturity and trust to such a key ministry.She is part of the old guard.Her compatriot, Joram Gumbo former transport minister is now in charge of the energy and power development ministry.His track record in the transport ministry was not impressive.
He is accused of presiding over non-performance of a contractual obligation on the Beitbridge road and is largely tainted by allegations of corruption in the Air Zimbabwe/Zimbabwe Airways aeroplane acquisitions.However, no evidence of any wrongdoing was ever brought forward.‘Kazembe where are you’ inherits Super Mandiwandzira’s ministry in ICT and courier services.
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