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Mugabe likely to announce Cabinet on Tuesday

by Staff reporter
09 Sep 2013 at 05:26hrs | Views
An unnamed senior government official has said indications are that President Mugabe is likely to announce the cabinet on Tuesday.

Names that are being touted for possible appointment as ministers include Mnangagwa himself who is tipped for Finance ministry.

Minister of State in Mujuru's office, Sylvester Nguni is tipped for the Indigenisation and Empowerment ministry previously held by Saviour Kasukuwere.

The Mt Darwin MP is tipped for the labour portfolio. Former Mines minister, Obert Mpofu may go back to his old Industry portfolio.

Former Tourism minister, Walter Mzembi is being touted as the possible new Mines minister. Local government minister, Ignatious Chombo is tipped to retain his position.

Former Tsholotsho North legislator, Jonathan Moyo is tipped to take over the Media and Information ministry from Webster Shamu.

The Zanu-PF secretary for the commissariat may be deployed full time at party headquarters in order to start preparing for next year's congress and the 2018 elections.

Three medical doctors, politburo member David Parirenyatwa, former deputy minister, Douglous Mombeshora and Paul Chimedza are fighting for the Health ministry.

Journalist-cum-politician, Supa Mandiwanzira may land the ICT portfolio, while former Agriculture minister, Joseph Made is tipped to be retained in his previous ministry.

Mugabe may however make surprise appointments.

Source - thestandard
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