Mnangagwa Fires Mash East’s Minister Munzverengwi
No explanation has been given but speculation points to escalating fictionalism.
Mnangagwa Fires Mash East's Minister Munzverengwi
ED Mnangagwa has fired Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland East Province Apollonia Munzverengwi.
The decision was announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya, in a statement released on Tuesday evening.
Rushwaya confirmed that Munzverengwi was removed from office in line with Section 108(1a) of the Zimbabwean Constitution, but no official reason was provided for her dismissal.
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See the full statement below:
REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF HONOURABLE APPOLONIA MUNZVERENGWI AS THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS AND DEVOLUTION, MASHONALAND EAST PROVINCE
His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde. Dr. E. D. Mangagwa has, in terms of Section 108(1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, removed Hon. Apollonia Munzverengwi from the Office of Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Mashonaland East Province with immediate.
Mnangagwa Fires Mash East's Minister Munzverengwi
Dr. M. Rushwaya
CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET
Although no official explanation has been given, speculation is rife that Munzverengwi is related to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
Some analysts believe this connection may have played a role in her sudden dismissal.
Following Munzverengwi’s removal, Mnangagwa has appointed Itayi Ndudzo as the new Minister of State for Mashonaland East Province.
Ndudzo, a Zanu PF member and Wedza North Member of Parliament, is a seasoned lawyer specializing in Land Law, Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Mining Law, Labour Law, and Constitutional Law.
He has handled high-profile cases in Zimbabwe’s High Court and Supreme Court and has also been involved in international litigation and arbitration in countries such as the United States, Belgium, Zambia, and Mauritius.
