2010 Cabinet of the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity

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In June 2010, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai reshuffled the portion of the cabinet appointed by his party (MDC-T),[1] within the Government of National Unity that was formed on 13 February 2009. Ministers appointed by the other two parties were not reshuffled.

The Cabinet was again mildly reshuffled in July 2015.[2]

Cabinet[edit]

Portfolio Minister
President Robert Gabriel Mugabe (ZANU-PF)
Vice President Joyce Teurai Ropa Mujuru MP (ZANU-PF)
Vice President Sen John Landa Nkomo (ZANU-PF)
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T)
Deputy Prime Minister Prof Arthur Mutambara (MDC-M)
Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khuphe MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Public Service Prof Elphas Mukonoweshuro MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development Olivia Muchena MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Defence Emmerson Mnangagwa MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Savior Kasukuwere MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Science and Technology Development Prof Heneri Dzinotyiwei MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Elton Mangoma MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Stan Gorerazvo Mudenge MP (ZANU-PF), who died in 2012 and was replaced by Olivia Muchena. Muchena, a Mujuru loyalist, was replaced by Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri in 2014, who was in turn replaced in July 2015 by Jonathan Moyo[2][3]
Minister of Industry and Commerce Prof Welshman Ncube[4] (MDC-M)
Minister of Regional Integration and International Cooperation Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga[4] (MDC-M)
Minister of Home Affairs Co-minister: Giles Mutsekwa MP (MDC-T)
Co-minister: Kembo Dugish Campbell Mohadi MP (ZANU-PF), replaced in July 2015 by Ignatias Chombo[2]
Minister of Finance Tendai Biti MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Health and Child Welfare Sen Dr Henry Madzorera (MDC-T)
Minister of Local Government and Urban Development Ignatius Morgan Chiminya Chombo MP (ZANU-PF) replaced by Saviour Kasukuwere in July 2015[2]
Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Sen Patrick Antony Chinamasa (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Agriculture Sen Joseph Mtekwese Made (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Education, Sport and Culture Sen David Coltart (MDC-M)
Minister of Environment Francis Dunstun Chenayimoyo Nhema MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Adv Eric Matinenga MP (MDC-T)
Minister of State Enterprise and Parastatals Samuel Sipepa Nkomo[4] (MDC-T)
Minister of Information and Communications Technology Nelson Chamisa MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Public Works Theresa Makoni MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Paurine Mpariwa MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Tasanangurwa Nicholas Goche MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Mines and Mining Development Obert Moses Mpofu MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities Fidelis Mhashu MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Energy and Power Development Eng Elias Mudzuri MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sen Simbarashe Simbanenduku Mumbengegwi (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Webster Kotiwa Shamu MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of Water Resources and Development Joel Gabuza MP (MDC-T)
Minister of Lands and Land Resettlement Herbert Murerwa MP (ZANU-PF)
Provincial Governor of Mashonaland East Sen Aeneas Chigwedere (ZANU-PF)
Provincial Governor of Mashonaland West Sen Faber Chidarikire (ZANU-PF)
Provincial Governor of Mashonaland Central Sen Martin Dinha (ZANU-PF)
Provincial Governor of Masvingo Sen Willard Chiwewe (ZANU-PF)
Provincial Governor of Matabeleland North *
Provincial Governor of Matabeleland South *
Provincial Governor of Manicaland *
Provincial Governor of Midlands *
Provincial Governor of Harare *
Provincial Governor of Bulawayo *

*It is unknown who held these positions during that time.

Ministers of State[edit]

Portfolio Minister
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs Didymus Noel Edwin Mutasa MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of State for National Security in the President’s Office Sydney Tigere Sekeramayi MP (ZANU-PF) was replaced in July 2015 by Kembo Mohadi[2]
Minister of State in the President's Office Sen John Landa Nkomo (ZANU-PF) (up to December 2009)[5]
Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office (Office of Sen Joseph Msika) Sen Flora Buka (ZANU-PF)
Minister of State in the Vice-President's Office (Office of Joyce Teurai Ropa Mujuru MP) Sylvester Robert Nguni MP (ZANU-PF)
Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jameson Zvidzai Timba MP (MDC-T)
Minister of State in the Deputy Prime Minister's Office (Office of Thokozani Khuphe MP) Sen Sekai Masikana Holland (MDC-T)
Minister of State in the Deputy Prime Minister's Office (Office of Prof Arthur Mutambara) Sen Gibson Jama Sibanda (MDC-M)

Deputy Ministers[edit]

Portfolio Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Public Service Andrew Langa MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development Jessie Fungai Majome (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Tongai Matutu MP (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Samuel Undenge MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education Sen Lutho Addington Tapela (MDC-M)
Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Michael Chakanaka Bimha MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Regional Integration and International Cooperation Sen Reuben Marumahoko (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Health and Child Welfare Douglas Tendai Mombeshora MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Local Government and Urban Development Sesel Zvidzai MP (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs Sen Obert Gutu (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Agriculture (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Education, Sport and Culture Lazarus Dokora MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of State Enterprise and Parastatals Walter Kufakunesu Chidakwa MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Public Works Guy Georgias (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Tracy Mutinhiri MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Tichaona Mudzingwa MP (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Gift Chimanikire MP (MDC-T)
Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development Hubert Nyanhongo MP (ZANU-PF)
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Moses Mzila Ndlovu MP (MDC-M)
Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Murisi Zwizwai MP (MDC-T)

The following have been nominated, but not yet sworn in:[6][7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tsvangirai's full statement on Cabinet reshuffle". The Zimbabwean. 25 June 2010. Archived from the original on 15 July 2011. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e Nkala, Silas (10 July 2015). "Mugabe's Cabinet reshuffle resembles 2002 war cabinet- Bhebhe". Southern Eye. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015.
  3. ^ Tirivangana, Augustine (28 March 2018). "Quality assurance and challenge of institutional mandates in Zimbabwe: Part One". The Patriot. Zimbabwe. Archived from the original on 9 November 2019.
  4. ^ a b c Ministers and Minister of State who must be appointed to the Senate
  5. ^ "John Nkomo takes oath of office as VP". Zim Eye. 14 December 2009. Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  6. ^ "Tsvangirai names MDC-M MP to Cabinet". NewZimbabwe.com. 10 February 2009. Archived from the original on 11 February 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
  7. ^ "Mugabe swears in 19 deputy ministers, 5 Ministers of State". NewZimbabwe.com. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2009.