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Mnangagwa's Cabinet kicks up dust
13 Sep 2023 at 13:59hrs | Views
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's newly appointed cabinet, describing it as the worst since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. The CCC claims that the cabinet is composed of "friends, family, loyalists, and the least qualified."
Mnangagwa retained many members of his previous cabinet and introduced some new faces, including relatives. The CCC has declared the 26-member cabinet as "illegitimate" due to its disputes over last month's election results, which declared Mnangagwa the winner.
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi stated that the cabinet fails the credibility and legitimacy test and criticized Mnangagwa for expanding the cabinet, which raises concerns about the regime's commitment to using the nation's resources prudently.
Mnangagwa's appointments have sparked controversy, with some accusing him of rewarding loyalists and family members. Critics argue that the cabinet lacks depth and fails to inspire confidence in investors, particularly in key sectors like finance and commerce.
President Mnangagwa has defended his appointments, stating that he chose candidates with professional qualifications and experience, regardless of their relationship to him.
Despite the controversy, Mnangagwa's cabinet remains in place, and the opposition CCC continues to voice its dissatisfaction.
Mnangagwa retained many members of his previous cabinet and introduced some new faces, including relatives. The CCC has declared the 26-member cabinet as "illegitimate" due to its disputes over last month's election results, which declared Mnangagwa the winner.
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi stated that the cabinet fails the credibility and legitimacy test and criticized Mnangagwa for expanding the cabinet, which raises concerns about the regime's commitment to using the nation's resources prudently.
Mnangagwa's appointments have sparked controversy, with some accusing him of rewarding loyalists and family members. Critics argue that the cabinet lacks depth and fails to inspire confidence in investors, particularly in key sectors like finance and commerce.
President Mnangagwa has defended his appointments, stating that he chose candidates with professional qualifications and experience, regardless of their relationship to him.
Despite the controversy, Mnangagwa's cabinet remains in place, and the opposition CCC continues to voice its dissatisfaction.
Source - newsday
