The second cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa was the government of Zimbabwe following the 2018 general election until the dissolution of Parliament on 22 August 2023, ahead of the 2023 general election. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced its formation on 7 September 2018. The newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in on 10 September 2018.
Second Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa | |
|---|---|
 Cabinet of Zimbabwe | |
| 2018–2023 | |
 2018 Cabinet after swearing in | |
| Date formed | 26 August 2018 |
| Date dissolved | 22 August 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Emmerson Mnangagwa | |
| Constantino Chiwenga | |
| Kembo Mohadi | |
No. of ministers | 22 |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | Majority |
Opposition party | |
Opposition leader |
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| History | |
| Election | 30 July 2018 |
| Legislature term | 9th Parliament |
| Predecessor | First Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Successor | Third Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa |
History
editZimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in for his first full term on 26 August 2018 following his disputed re-election in the 2018 Zimbabwean presidential election.[1] On 30 August 2018, Mnangagwa reappointed Constantino Chiwenga as First Vice-President and Kembo Mohadi as Second Vice-President.[2]
Mnangagwa announced the formation of his second cabinet on 7 September 2018.[3] The new cabinet initially consisted of 20 members.
All the newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in on 10 September 2018,.[4] The Constitution of Zimbabwe only permits the President to appoint seven non-Parliamentary members to Cabinet.
On 8 November 2019, Mnangagwa announced a Cabinet reshuffle, moving several ministers to different ministries, and replacing others. The Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing was split in two, creating a new Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities and the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. Seven deputy minsiters were appointed.[5]
Cabinets
edit10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019
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8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023
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List of ministers
edit| 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)
editDepartments of state
edit| Defence and War Veterans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Oppah Muchinguri | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Victor Matemadanda | 10 September 2018 – 25 March 2021 | ||
| Energy and Power Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Joram Gumbo | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Fortune Chasi | 8 November 2019 – 14 August 2020 | ||
| Hon. Soda Zhemu | 14 August 2020 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Magna Mudyiwa | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prisca Mupfumira | 10 September 2018 – 8 August 2019 | ||
| Environment, Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality Industry | |||
| Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 8 November 2019 – 8 March 2024 | ||
| Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 2 December 2021 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Clemence Chiduwa | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Sibusiso Moyo | 4 December 2017 – 20 January 2021 | ||
| Hon. Frederick Shava | 2 March 2021 – 15 October 2024 | ||
| Hon. David Musabayana | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Health and Child Care | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Dr. Obadiah Moyo | 10 September 2018 – 7 July 2020 | ||
| Hon. General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga | 4 August 2020 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Dr. John Mangwiro | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 1 December 2017 – 15 October 2024 | ||
| Hon. Raymore Machingura | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Cain Mathema | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 8 November 2019 – present | ||
| Hon. Michael Madiro | 10 September 2018 – 8 February 2021 | ||
| Hon. Ruth Mavhunga-Maboyi | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Industry and Commerce | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Sekesai Nzenza | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Raj Modi | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Information Communication Technology and Courier Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Dingumuzi Phuti | 8 November 2019 – present | ||
| Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Energy Mutodi | 10 September 2018 – 20 May 2020 | ||
| Hon. Kindness Paradza | 8 February 2021 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi | 1 December 2017 – present | ||
| Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Air Chief Marshal (Rtd) Perrance Shiri | 4 December 2017 – 29 July 2020 | ||
| Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka | 14 August 2020 – present | ||
| Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Douglas Karoro | 10 September 2018 – 2 June 2022 | ||
| Minister of State in charge of Monitoring the Implementation of Special Agricultural & Related Programmes Initially in the OPC. Transferred to Lands on 21 June 2022 |
Hon. Davis Marapira | 20 April 2021 – 22 August 2023 | |
| Local Government, Public Works and National Housing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. July Moyo | 30 November 2017 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Jennifer Mhlanga | 30 November 2017 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Local Government and Public Works | |||
| Hon. July Moyo | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Marian Chombo | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Mines and Mining Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Winston Chitando | 4 December 2017 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Polite Kambamura | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| National Housing and Social Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Daniel Garwe | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 | ||
| Primary and Secondary Education | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Cain Mathema | 8 November 2019 – 30 September 2021 | ||
| Hon. Evelyn Ndlovu | 30 September 2021 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Edgar Moyo | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Sekesai Nzenza | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Paul Mavima | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Lovemore Matuke | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Transport and Infrastructural Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Joel Biggie Matiza | 10 September 2018 – 22 January 2021 | ||
| Hon. Felix Mhona | 8 February 2021 – present | ||
| Hon. Michael Madiro | 8 February 2021 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Women's Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Sithembiso Nyoni | 4 December 2017 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Jennifer Mhlanga | 8 November 2019 – present | ||
| Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 10 September 2018 – 25 March 2025 | ||
| Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 10 September 2018 – 8 November 2019 | ||
| Hon. Tinoda Machakaire | 8 November 2019 – 22 August 2023 | ||
Provincial Affairs Ministers
edit| Provincial Affairs Ministers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hon. Judith Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Oliver Chidawu | 8 March 2019 – 19 July 2022 | ||
| Hon. Ellen Gwaradzimba | 10 September 2018 – 15 January 2021 | ||
| Hon. Nokuthula Matsikenyere | 8 February 2021 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Apollonia Munzverengwi | 10 September 2018 – 11 February 2025 | ||
| Hon. Mary Mliswa | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Ezra Chadzamira | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Richard Moyo | 10 September 2018 – present | ||
| Hon. Abednico Ncube | 4 December 2017 – 22 August 2023 | ||
| Hon. Larry Mavima | 10 September 2018 – 22 August 2023 | ||
Notes
edit- ↑ Constitutionally limited to seven in the Cabinet, not including the President, Vice-Presidents, and their secretaries.
References
edit- ↑ "Zimbabwe election: Mnangagwa vows 'brighter tomorrow'". BBC. 2018-08-26. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ Xia, Li. "Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa re-appoints two vice presidents". Xinhua. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ↑ "Zimbabwean president appoints 20-member Cabinet". Xinhua. 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe cabinet ministers sworn in". China Daily News. 2018-09-11. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ↑ "Cabinet reshuffle sparks uproar". The Zimbabwe Independent. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2023-09-12 – via Zimbabwe Situation.