Takudzwa Karowangoro

President Reassigns Cabinet Ministers Under Section 104 of the Constitution

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has effected a Cabinet reshuffle, reassigning several Ministers in terms of Section 104, Subsection (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, with immediate effect.

In a statement released by the Office of the President and Cabinet, the reassignments were announced as part of the President’s constitutional mandate to deploy members of Cabinet in line with national priorities and government efficiency.

Under the latest changes:

Hon. Dr. Jenfan Muswere has been reassigned from the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services to become Minister of Skills Audit and Development.

Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima has moved from the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development to assume the role of Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities.

Hon. Dr. Zhemu Soda has been transferred from the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities to the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services.

The reassignments take effect immediately.

Many Zimbabweans don’t realize that three of Implats’ four mines: Mupfuti, Rukodzi, and Ngwarati are already depleted. This is after Implats has been mining an average of 3 million tons of platinum ore from each mine every year for the past 26 years. Now, they’re opening a new mine called Mupani and they’re forecasting extraction of 3.6 million tons from the new mine.

So, in 26 years, Implats of South Africa has extracted over 140 million tons of platinum ore from Ngezi without developing a single hospital, school or town in Ngezi. Soon platinum will be depleted with nothing to show. Watch the full documentary on You Tube: youtu.be/FX4y9GE-iNk?si…

A scene of horror unfolded on 6th Avenue last night after a speeding kombi driver lost control, veered off the road and struck a group of pedestrians, killing two people on the spot and injuring twelve others.

The fatal incident occurred at around 2016 hours on Tuesday near OK Godini, when the driver of a Toyota Hiace, carrying 18 passengers, swerved violently and hit 14 people standing and walking alongside the road before crashing into a wall.

The deceased were identified as Christopher Mukuwapasi, believed to be in his late 30s and Lizzie Nkube, aged 30, of Cowdray Park.
The injured were rushed to Mpilo Hospital for treatment.

Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, confirmed the driver, a 28-year-old man from Emakhandeni, has been arrested and charged with culpable homicide.

“The cause of the accident was due to speeding and failure to keep a proper lookout by the driver,” said Inspector Msebele.

She issued a stern warning to all motorists, emphasising the need for constant vigilance. “We urge all drivers to be extra careful when driving, to be on the lookout for pedestrians at all times, avoid over‑speeding and high‑take‑off speeds, especially in places with high pedestrian movements, and to observe all rules and regulations so as to avoid such accidents.”

Inspector Msebele also placed responsibility on kombi operators and passengers.
“Owners of public service vehicles are urged to employ properly licensed and experienced drivers. Passengers are discouraged from boarding from undesignated places but to board at designated pick‑up points.”

The tragedy has reignited concerns over reckless driving and pedestrian safety in the city’s busy corridors, with police underscoring that the loss of life was entirely preventable.