Tsvangirai announces shadow cabinet

Former Prime Minister and MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai today announced the structure of his party's shadow cabinet. Announcing the shadow cabinet, Tsvangirai said the purpose of this 'Executive Structure' is to ensure a coordinated approach in the advancement of the people's agenda by keeping the government of Mr Mugabe on its toes and ensuring that it meets its commitments to the people of Zimbabwe.

The shadow cabinet will periodically review the performance of Mugabe's Government and through various forums in parliament and outside parliament communicate our position on any issue including our alternative agenda for the real transformation of our country.

"Our shadow cabinet will also work with our MPs and local authorities throughout the country to ensure the delivery of services and development assistance to various communities," said Tsvangirai.

"Our shadow Cabinet is not an exact mirror of Mugabe's bloated structure but it incorporates all government functions represented by his Cabinet.

"I however do not have any appetite to mirror Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs which is a dictatorial structure designed to subvert the will and desire of the people of Zimbabwe for an elected devolved government.

"As a party, we remain committed to real devolution and a lean Central Executive structure of 21 that is accountable to the people and responsive to their needs. The first task of this shadow Cabinet will be to review the agenda that Mr Mugabe outlined yesterday and respond accordingly," concluded Tsvangirai's statement.

List

Gorden Moyo - International Relations and Cooperation
Thamsanqa Mahlangu - Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
Tendai Biti - Finance and Economic Development
Gift Chimanikire - Defence
Dr Ruth Labode - Health and Child Welfare
Concilia Chinanzvavana - Basic Education
Dr Peter Matarutse - Higher Education Science and Technology
Sesel Zvidzai - Local Government
Elias Mudzuri - Transport
Nelson Chamisa - Communications
Abednico Bhebhe - Mines and Minerals Development
Morgan Komichi - Energy and Power Development
Sipepa Nkomo - Agriculture, Land and Water Development
Jesse Manjome - Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
Lilian Timveos - Home Affairs
Tapiwa Mashakada - Industry and Commerce
Paurina Mpariwa - Labour, Employment and Social Security
Lucia Matibenga - Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development
Solomon Madzore- Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture
Joel Gabbuza - Public Works and National Housing

Planning Commission:
Jameson Timba
Theresa Makone
Douglas Mwonzora
Tongai Matutu
Elton Mangoma