Mnangagwa spoilt for choice as he picks his Cabinet

Jostling for Cabinet posts has reached fever pitch, as pressure mounts on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appoint a young, dynamic and small Cabinet capable of breathing fresh life into the country's comatose economy.

Mnangagwa, who took oath of office on Sunday - ending the uncertainty that had persisted for more than three weeks after the MDC Alliance challenged his slender victory in court - is spoilt for choice as he picks his Cabinet.

University of Zimbabwe political science lecturer Eldred Masunungure, told The Standard that the outgoing Cabinet did not inspire confidence and Mnangagwa has to make drastic changes if he wants his five year-term to be a success.

Masunungure also said Mnangagwa needs to show he is serious about tackling corruption.