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President Mnangangwa and his suggested cabinet
24 Nov 2017 at 14:48hrs | Views
The list below shows suggested senior officials of President ED Mnangagwa's government and cabinet if he decides to form a transitional government with the opposition members represented or not represented in parliament. ZES stands for Zimbabwe's Elderly Stateman in reference to former President Robert Mugabe's new unofficial title bestowed on him by this writer.
VICE 'Presidents'
1.Obert Mpofu MP-Zanu PF treasury secretary and the most senior ZAPU member in ZANU PF by position.He is the current Home Affairs Minister and successful bussinesman.
2.Dumiso Dabengwa-leader of opposition ZAPU and the most senior member of ZAPU outside ZANU PF.He fomerly served as Home Affairs Minister under Mugabe.
3.Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri MP - a war veteran and a former Zanu PF women's league boss before Grace Mugabe took her position.She is respected in the ruling party and she is the current Environment Minister.
4.Joice Mujuru-a war veteran, a farmer, a former Vice President under Mugabe.She leads the opposition Rainbow Alliance and she is the NPP party leader.Highly regarded in and outside Zanu PF.
PRIME MINISTER
Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirayi - a trade unionist, a former Prime Minister in the the government of national unity under ZES Mugabe. Opposition leader of the MDC alliance. He is the only man who defeated ZES Mugabe in any election. Highly regarded across Zimbabwe and the world.He is viewed as the man who brought sanctions by Zanu PF supporters.
DEPUTY 'PRIME MINISTERS'
1. Prof Arthur Goosen Mtambara-he is an academic par excellence who is highly regarded across the world.He served as deputy Prime Minister between 2009-2013.
2. Dr Thokozani Khupe-She is a founding member of the opposition MDC and its long serving Vice President , she served as deputy Prime Minister under ZES Mugabe between 2009-2013.She is highly respected in the opposition circles and in the marginalised Matebeleland region.
3.Dr Nkosana Moyo - a former Finance Minister under Mugabe.He is a presidential candidate for the 2018 harmonised elections.
4.Prof Welshman Ncube - He is a founding member of the opposition MDC.He served as lndustry minister in the Government of National Unity led by ZES Mugabe.
FINANCE MINISTER
1.Eddie Cross MP-He is a senior opposition figure, a bussinesman who was the head of the Cold storage Company in the 80s and admires President Mnagagwa from the opposition trenches. Hon Cross came under criticism in the opposition circles after he sympathised with President Mnangangwa after being fired from government and declared that the Mnangagwa was the 'only' member of Zanu PF who was not corrupt.
2.Tendai Biti - a lawyer and leader of the opposition PDP in the MDC Alliance.He served as Finance Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.He is highly regarded for stabilising a collapsing economy when he became minister in 2009.
3.Patrick Chinamasa MP - a lawyer and a perceived close ally of President Mnangagwa.He saved as Finance Minister before he was relegated to 'Whatsapp' Minister by ZES, former President Mugabe.He is the current Cyber Security Minister.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa - he is the respected no nonsense and fomerly anti ZES Mugabe War Veterans Association President. He has close ties with China where he once served as a diplomatic representative of Zimbabwe before ZSE Mugabe appointed him deputy Foreign Affairs and later on War Veterans Affairs Minister. He was fired and expelled from Zanu PF. He is articulate,vibrant and a strong fearless supporter of President Mnangagwa.
2. David Coltart - former Education Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.Coltart is a internationally respected lawyer and political analyst.He a senior member of the opposition MDC.
AGRICULTURE
1.Josiah Hungwe - a senior and respected figure in Zanu PF.He is percieved to be a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
2. 'Ambassador' Joseph Chinotimba MP - He is the most vocal and articulate member of the Zimbabwean Parliament. He once touted himself as the Minister of Opposition in parliament. He is regarded as a hard worker and a representative of all citizens by most Zimbabweans.
3.Paul Mangwana MP-He is a respected legal mind in Zanu PF and Hon Mangwana co chaired the the highly endorsed national constitutional making process with Douglas Monzwora of the MDC. He is an openly staunchy supporter of President Mnanangagwa.
4.Themba Mliswa MP - he is the only indipendent MP in the Zimbabwean Parliament.He is a former Zanu PF provincial leader before he was fired by ZES Robert Mugabe. He has strong relations with powerful war veterans and once said he would resign as MP if ZES Mugabe does not go.
EDUCATION
1.Energy Mutodi - he is a famous musician, bussinesman and geography author. He presented President Mnangagwa with the famous 'I'M THE BOSS' cup before he was nominated President. He was arrested and humiliated at state functions for supporting the current President Mnangagwa.
2.Eng Elias Mudzuri - he is the former Mayor of Harare and and a respected figure in the opposition circles where he serves as Morgan Tsvangirayi's deputy.
YOUTH AFFAIRS
1.Mayor Wadyajena MP - he is a staunchy supporter of the current President.He is young,vocal and vibrant.Hon Wadyajena is a successfull bussinesman.
2.Nelson Chamisa MP - a lawyer and a former Information Technology Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.He is the opposition MDC Vice President and commands a strong following amongst the youths in Zimbabwe.He is young,vocal and vibrant.
3.Acie Lumumba- former leader in the Zanu PF youth assembly and an emerging supporter of President ED Mnangagwa.He is famous for shouting the 'F' word to Mugabe's face.He is popular with the youths,vibrant and articulative.He leads pressure group /'political party' Viva Zimbabwe.He is freinds with respected War Veterans Spokesman Cde Douglas Mahiya.
WOMEN'S AFFAIRS
1.Priscila Misihairambwi Mushonga MP-She once brought a baby and second hand underwear in the Zimbabwean Parliament whilst championing women's rights. She is the most vocal and fearless female MP in the Zimbabwean August House. She is a founding senior member of the opposition MDC.She fomerly served as International Intergration Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.
2.Senator P Mupfumira - She is a respected member of Zanu PF.Mupfumira served as Public Services Minister before ZES Mugabe fired for 'supporting' current President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
3.Mabel Chinomona MP - Deputy Speaker of the Zimbabwean parliament. A war veteran, she is a staunchy support of President Mnangagwa and that got her fired from the fomerly 'Dr' Grace Mugabe led Zanu PF Women's Assembly where she saved as organising secretary.
4.Nyasha Chikwinya MP - a war veteran,a succesful farmer,Hon Chikwinya is a hard worker and the current Women's Affairs Minister
HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL WELFARE
1.Pastor Evan Mawarire - he is the popular leader of the hashtag movement #thisflag. He organised Zimbabwe's first ever successful shutdown in 2016. He has been tortured for criticising the veteran ZES Robert Mugabe's rule.
2.Thabita Khumalo MP - she is the vocal spokesperson of the opposition MDC.She is a staunchy defender of the minorities' rights including prostitutes in and outside parliament.
3.Doug Coltart - he is a popular human rights activists and convener of the popular Pray for Zimbabwe intiative.A constitutional lawyer by his own right,he has stood beyond the shadows of his popular politician father,David Coltart.
4.Advocate Fadzayi Mahere - a human rights activist and indipendent parliamentary candidate for Mount Pleasant in the 2018 harmonised elections.She is a law lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe.Her father is former Robert Mugabe loyalist and Education Permanent Secretary.
NB :The above list was written in no particular order nor does it represents the views and interest of HE President ED Mnangangwa ,Zanu PF,war veterans or the Zimbabwean Opposition.
Conilious Toga is a Bulawayo24news contributor, he is a final year Accounting (Hons) student with the Chinhoyi University of Technology. He can be contacted on; conitola@gmail.com
VICE 'Presidents'
1.Obert Mpofu MP-Zanu PF treasury secretary and the most senior ZAPU member in ZANU PF by position.He is the current Home Affairs Minister and successful bussinesman.
2.Dumiso Dabengwa-leader of opposition ZAPU and the most senior member of ZAPU outside ZANU PF.He fomerly served as Home Affairs Minister under Mugabe.
3.Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri MP - a war veteran and a former Zanu PF women's league boss before Grace Mugabe took her position.She is respected in the ruling party and she is the current Environment Minister.
4.Joice Mujuru-a war veteran, a farmer, a former Vice President under Mugabe.She leads the opposition Rainbow Alliance and she is the NPP party leader.Highly regarded in and outside Zanu PF.
PRIME MINISTER
Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirayi - a trade unionist, a former Prime Minister in the the government of national unity under ZES Mugabe. Opposition leader of the MDC alliance. He is the only man who defeated ZES Mugabe in any election. Highly regarded across Zimbabwe and the world.He is viewed as the man who brought sanctions by Zanu PF supporters.
DEPUTY 'PRIME MINISTERS'
1. Prof Arthur Goosen Mtambara-he is an academic par excellence who is highly regarded across the world.He served as deputy Prime Minister between 2009-2013.
2. Dr Thokozani Khupe-She is a founding member of the opposition MDC and its long serving Vice President , she served as deputy Prime Minister under ZES Mugabe between 2009-2013.She is highly respected in the opposition circles and in the marginalised Matebeleland region.
3.Dr Nkosana Moyo - a former Finance Minister under Mugabe.He is a presidential candidate for the 2018 harmonised elections.
4.Prof Welshman Ncube - He is a founding member of the opposition MDC.He served as lndustry minister in the Government of National Unity led by ZES Mugabe.
FINANCE MINISTER
1.Eddie Cross MP-He is a senior opposition figure, a bussinesman who was the head of the Cold storage Company in the 80s and admires President Mnagagwa from the opposition trenches. Hon Cross came under criticism in the opposition circles after he sympathised with President Mnangangwa after being fired from government and declared that the Mnangagwa was the 'only' member of Zanu PF who was not corrupt.
2.Tendai Biti - a lawyer and leader of the opposition PDP in the MDC Alliance.He served as Finance Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.He is highly regarded for stabilising a collapsing economy when he became minister in 2009.
3.Patrick Chinamasa MP - a lawyer and a perceived close ally of President Mnangagwa.He saved as Finance Minister before he was relegated to 'Whatsapp' Minister by ZES, former President Mugabe.He is the current Cyber Security Minister.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa - he is the respected no nonsense and fomerly anti ZES Mugabe War Veterans Association President. He has close ties with China where he once served as a diplomatic representative of Zimbabwe before ZSE Mugabe appointed him deputy Foreign Affairs and later on War Veterans Affairs Minister. He was fired and expelled from Zanu PF. He is articulate,vibrant and a strong fearless supporter of President Mnangagwa.
2. David Coltart - former Education Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.Coltart is a internationally respected lawyer and political analyst.He a senior member of the opposition MDC.
AGRICULTURE
1.Josiah Hungwe - a senior and respected figure in Zanu PF.He is percieved to be a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
3.Paul Mangwana MP-He is a respected legal mind in Zanu PF and Hon Mangwana co chaired the the highly endorsed national constitutional making process with Douglas Monzwora of the MDC. He is an openly staunchy supporter of President Mnanangagwa.
4.Themba Mliswa MP - he is the only indipendent MP in the Zimbabwean Parliament.He is a former Zanu PF provincial leader before he was fired by ZES Robert Mugabe. He has strong relations with powerful war veterans and once said he would resign as MP if ZES Mugabe does not go.
EDUCATION
1.Energy Mutodi - he is a famous musician, bussinesman and geography author. He presented President Mnangagwa with the famous 'I'M THE BOSS' cup before he was nominated President. He was arrested and humiliated at state functions for supporting the current President Mnangagwa.
2.Eng Elias Mudzuri - he is the former Mayor of Harare and and a respected figure in the opposition circles where he serves as Morgan Tsvangirayi's deputy.
YOUTH AFFAIRS
1.Mayor Wadyajena MP - he is a staunchy supporter of the current President.He is young,vocal and vibrant.Hon Wadyajena is a successfull bussinesman.
2.Nelson Chamisa MP - a lawyer and a former Information Technology Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.He is the opposition MDC Vice President and commands a strong following amongst the youths in Zimbabwe.He is young,vocal and vibrant.
3.Acie Lumumba- former leader in the Zanu PF youth assembly and an emerging supporter of President ED Mnangagwa.He is famous for shouting the 'F' word to Mugabe's face.He is popular with the youths,vibrant and articulative.He leads pressure group /'political party' Viva Zimbabwe.He is freinds with respected War Veterans Spokesman Cde Douglas Mahiya.
WOMEN'S AFFAIRS
1.Priscila Misihairambwi Mushonga MP-She once brought a baby and second hand underwear in the Zimbabwean Parliament whilst championing women's rights. She is the most vocal and fearless female MP in the Zimbabwean August House. She is a founding senior member of the opposition MDC.She fomerly served as International Intergration Minister in the GNU under ZES Mugabe.
2.Senator P Mupfumira - She is a respected member of Zanu PF.Mupfumira served as Public Services Minister before ZES Mugabe fired for 'supporting' current President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
3.Mabel Chinomona MP - Deputy Speaker of the Zimbabwean parliament. A war veteran, she is a staunchy support of President Mnangagwa and that got her fired from the fomerly 'Dr' Grace Mugabe led Zanu PF Women's Assembly where she saved as organising secretary.
4.Nyasha Chikwinya MP - a war veteran,a succesful farmer,Hon Chikwinya is a hard worker and the current Women's Affairs Minister
HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL WELFARE
1.Pastor Evan Mawarire - he is the popular leader of the hashtag movement #thisflag. He organised Zimbabwe's first ever successful shutdown in 2016. He has been tortured for criticising the veteran ZES Robert Mugabe's rule.
2.Thabita Khumalo MP - she is the vocal spokesperson of the opposition MDC.She is a staunchy defender of the minorities' rights including prostitutes in and outside parliament.
3.Doug Coltart - he is a popular human rights activists and convener of the popular Pray for Zimbabwe intiative.A constitutional lawyer by his own right,he has stood beyond the shadows of his popular politician father,David Coltart.
4.Advocate Fadzayi Mahere - a human rights activist and indipendent parliamentary candidate for Mount Pleasant in the 2018 harmonised elections.She is a law lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe.Her father is former Robert Mugabe loyalist and Education Permanent Secretary.
NB :The above list was written in no particular order nor does it represents the views and interest of HE President ED Mnangangwa ,Zanu PF,war veterans or the Zimbabwean Opposition.
Conilious Toga is a Bulawayo24news contributor, he is a final year Accounting (Hons) student with the Chinhoyi University of Technology. He can be contacted on; conitola@gmail.com
Source - Conilious Toga
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