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Ministerial reshuffle
Movement
for Democratic Change
June 23,
2010
Good afternoon
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am here today to announce a ministerial
reshuffle. This reshuffle is about the MDC delivering to the people
of Zimbabwe. What they are looking for - real change.
Over the past
16 months, we have recorded definite success in certain areas.
- We have
brought sanity and stability to the economy.
- We have
revived the health sector, which had all but collapsed.
- We have
got the schools back up and running, and textbooks distributed.
- We now have
independent daily newspapers registered to operate.
- Basic services
such as sewerage reticulation, refuse collection and water provision
have been restored in many areas.
However, we
still have many challenges; and these frankly overshadow our successes
to-date.
- The pace
of reform has been painfully slow
- Abuses of
power are still all too common
- Many people
are still struggling to make a living wage, and provide for their
families.
- Infrastructure
rehabilitation and energy supply continue to inhibit development.
I am acutely
aware that these and other challenges have led to a loss of confidence
in the new administration amongst the electorate. In response to
this, as Prime Minister and President of the MDC, I have just completed
a comprehensive review of the performance of the Government, and
in particular of my Office and those Ministers who represent the
MDC.
As a result,
I have decided on a number of changes needed to strengthen the performance
of the MDC in government and outside government, in order to deliver
real change to the people of Zimbabwe. These changes, are being
made with immediate effect, and the new ministers will be sworn
in tomorrow, Thursday 24th June.
The changes
that are being implemented are as follows:
The following
Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers are being redeployed within
the Party to strengthen and add momentum to Party programmes:
- Elias Mudzuri,
formerly Minister of Energy and Power Development, and the Party's
National Organiser
- Fidelis
Mhashu, formerly Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities,
and the Party's National Executive Member for Chitungwiza
- Evelyn Masaiti,
formerly Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender &
Community Development, and the Party's Secretary of the
Women's Assembly
- Thamasanqa
Mhalangu, formerly Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation
& Empowerment, and the Party's National Youth Chairperson.
The following
will become Cabinet Ministers:
- Jameson
Timba, formerly Deputy Minister of Media, Information & Publicity,
will become Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office
- Tapiwa Mashakada,
will become Minister of Economic Planning & Investment Promotion
The following
will become Deputy Ministers:
- Gift Chimanikire
will become Deputy Minister of Mines & Mining Development
- Obert Gutu
will become Deputy Minister of Justice & Legal Affairs.
- Tongai Matutu
will become Deputy Minister of Youth, Indigenisation & Empowerment
The following
Cabinet Ministers will change portfolios, as follows:
- Elton Mangoma
formerly Minister of Economic Planning & Investment Promotion,
will become Minister of Energy & Power Development
- Theresa
Makone, formerly Minister of Public Works, will become Minister
of Home Affairs
- Giles Mutsekwa,
formerly Minister of Home Affairs, will become co-Minister of
Housing & Social Amenities
- Gorden Moyo,
formerly Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office,
will become Minister of State Enterprises & Parastatals
- Joel Gabuza,
formerly Minister of State Enterprises & Parastatals, will
become Minister of Public Works
The following
Deputy Ministers will change portfolios, as follows:
- Murisi Zvizvai,
formerly Deputy Minister of Mines & Mining Development, will
become Deputy Minister of Media, Information & Publicity
- Jesse Majome,
formerly Deputy Minister of Justice & Legal Affairs, will
become Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender &
Community Development
Ladies and Gentlemen,
the MDC agreed to form this inclusive Government as it represented
the most practical means of moving Zimbabwe forward and halt the
needless suffering of the people. In undertaking this task I have
been humbled and encouraged by the commitment of all members of
the MDC's leadership, both within and outside of Government
and I believe we are truly embodying the principles of a Party of
Excellence.
I therefore
wish to thank those Ministers and Deputy Ministers who are returning
to the Party for their commitment and hard work and I call upon
those remaining in the Government and our new Ministers and Deputy
Ministers to join me in redoubling our efforts to deliver real change
to the people of Zimbabwe.
Thank you
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