# Third Cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa

The third cabinet of Emmerson Mnangagwa is the current government of Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced its formation on 11 September 2023. The newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in the following day.

## History

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in for his second full term on 4 September 2023 following his disputed re-election in the 2023 Zimbabwean presidential election. On 8 September 2023, Mnangagwa reappointed Constantino Chiwenga as First Vice-President and announced the return of Kembo Mohadi as Second Vice-President. Mohadi had resigned from the role back in March 2021 due to a sex scandal.
Mnangagwa announced the formation of his third cabinet on 11 September 2023. The new cabinet consists of 26 ministries. The State Security ministry was scrapped, the Defence and War Veterans ministry was split into two new ministries and a new Ministry of Skills Audit and Development was created.
Controversially, Mnangagwa appointed his son, Kudakwashe, and his nephew, Tongai, to the positions of Deputy Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, respectively. Former State Security minister Owen Ncube, who was dismissed by Mnangagwa in January 2022, returned to cabinet as minister of Midlands Provincial Affairs.
All the newly appointed ministers and their deputies were sworn in the following day, with the exception of John Paradza and Nokuthula Matsikenyeri. The Constitution of Zimbabwe only permits the President to appoint seven non-Parliamentary members to Cabinet, however Mnangagwa had appointed nine. Matsikenyeri's appointment was rescinded on 12 September, and she was replaced by Misheck Mugadza, MP for Mutasa South. Paradza's appointment was not rescinded, but his swearing in was postponed until his victory in the Gutu West by election on 11 November 2023.

## Cabinets
### 12 September 2023 – present

First Cabinet of Second Mnangagwa Ministry :
| Portfolio | Minister | Term |
| Cabinet ministers |||||
| President of ZimbabweCommander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces | His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa | 2017 – present |
| First Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga | 2017 – present |
| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency Kembo Mohadi | 2023 – present |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | Dr Misheck Sibanda | 2013 – 2023 |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | Dr Martin Rushwaya | 2023 – |
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet | Lovemore Matuke | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Defence | Hon. Oppah Muchinguri | 2018 – present |
| Minister of Energy and Power Development | Hon. Edgar Moyo | 2023 – 2025 |
| Minister of Energy and Power Development | Hon. July Moyo | 2025 – present |
| Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 2019 – 2024 |
| Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 2024 – present |
| Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion | Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 2018 – present |
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade | Hon. Frederick Shava | 2021 – 2024 |
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade | Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Health and Child Care | Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development | Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 2017 – 2024 |
| Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development | Hon. Frederick Shava | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage | Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 2019 – present |
| Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 2023 – 2024 |
| Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services | Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services | Hon. Tatenda Mavetera | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi | 2017 – present |
| Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development | Hon. Anxious Masuka | 2020 – present |
| Minister of Local Government and Public Works | Hon. Winston Chitando | 2023 – 2024 |
| Minister of Local Government and Public Works | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Mines and Mining Development | Hon. Soda Zhemu | 2023 – 2024 |
| Minister of Mines and Mining Development | Hon. Winston Chitando | 2024 – present |
| Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 2019 – 2024 |
| Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities | Hon. Soda Zhemu | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Primary and Secondary Education | Hon. Torerayi Moyo | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | Hon. July Moyo | 2023 – 2025 |
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | Hon. Edgar Moyo | 2025 – present |
| Minister of Skills Audit and Development | Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture | Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 2018 – present |
| Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry | Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development | Hon. Felix Mhona | 2021 – present |
| Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs | Hon. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa | 2023 – 2024 |
| Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs | Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 2024 – present |
| Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development | Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 2023 – present |
| Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training | Hon. Tinoda Machakaire | 2023 – present |

## List of ministers

| | Member of the House of Assembly | Member of the Senate | Non-Parliamentary Minister |
| Cabinet ministers are listed in bold while deputies are not ||||||

### The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC)

The Office of the President and Cabinet :
| Post | Minister | Term |
| President of ZimbabweCommander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces | His Excellency President Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa | 24 November 2017 – present |
| First Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency General (Rtd) Dr Constantino Chiwenga | 28 December 2017 – present |
| Second Vice-President of Zimbabwe | His Excellency Kembo Mohadi | 8 September 2023 – present |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | Dr Misheck Sibanda | 21 November 2013 – 26 September 2023 |
| Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet | Dr Martin Rushwaya | 26 September 2023 – present |
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet | Lovemore Matuke | 12 September 2023 – present |

### Departments of state

Defence :
| Minister of Defence | Hon. Oppah Muchinguri | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Defence | Hon. Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Levi Mayihlome | 12 September 2023 – present |
Energy and Power Development :
| Minister of Energy and Power Development | Hon. Edgar Moyo | 12 September 2023 – 3 January 2025 |
| Minister of Energy and Power Development | Hon. July Moyo | 3 January 2025 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development | Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 24 April 2024 – present |
Environment, Climate and Wildlife :
| Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 8 November 2019 – 8 March 2024 |
| Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 8 March 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife | Hon. John Paradza | 27 November 2023 – present |
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion :
| Minister of Finance & Investment Promotion | Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Finance & Investment Promotion | Hon. David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
Foreign Affairs and International Trade :
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Hon. Frederick Shava | 2 March 2021 – 15 October 2024 |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 15 October 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Hon. Sheillah Chikomo | 3 February 2024 – present |
Health and Child Care :
| Minister of Health and Child Care | Hon. Dr. Douglas Mombeshora | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care | Hon. Sleiman Timios Kwidini | 24 January 2024 – present |
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development :
| Minister of Higher Education and Tertiary Education | Hon. Prof. Amon Murwira | 1 December 2017 – 15 October 2024 |
| Minister of Higher Education and Tertiary Education | Hon. Frederick Shava | 15 October 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Tertiary Education | Hon. Simelisizwe Sibanda | 14 September 2023 – 1 July 2024; 31 July 2024 – present |
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage :
| Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage | Hon. Kazembe Kazembe | 8 November 2019 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage | Hon. Chido Sanyatwe | 18 September 2023 – present |
Industry and Commerce :
| Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni | 12 September 2023 – 8 March 2024 |
| Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Mangaliso Ndlovu | 8 March 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Roy Bhila | 18 September 2023 – 30 November 2023 |
| Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce | Hon. Raj Modi | 24 January 2024 – present |
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services :
| Minister of Information | Hon. Jenfan Muswere | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Information | Hon. Omphile Marupi | 3 February 2024 – present |
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services :
| Minister of Information Communication Technology | Hon. Tatenda Mavetera | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology | Hon. Dingumuzi Phuti | 12 September 2023 – present |
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs :
| Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | Hon. Ziyambi Ziyambi | 1 December 2017 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs | Hon. Nobert Mazungunye | 12 September 2023 – present |
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development :
| Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development | Hon. Anxious Masuka | 14 August 2020 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development | Hon. Vangelis Peter Haritatos | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development | Hon. Davis Marapira | 21 June 2022 – present |
Local Government and Public Works :
| Minister of Local Government and Public Works | Hon. Winston Chitando | 12 September 2023 – 24 April 2024 |
| Minister of Local Government and Public Works | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 24 April 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works | Hon. Benjamin Kabikira | 3 February 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works responsible for Local Authorities and Traditional Leadership | Hon. Albert Mavunga | 13 February 2025 – present |
Mines and Mining Development :
| Minister of Mines and Mining Development | Hon. Soda Zhemu | 12 September 2023 – 24 April 2024 |
| Minister of Mines and Mining Development | Hon. Winston Chitando | 24 April 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development | Hon. Polite Kambamura | 18 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development responsible for Oil and Gas Research including other Strategic Minerals Exploration | Hon. Caleb Makwiranzou | 13 February 2025 – present |
National Housing and Social Amenities :
| Minister of National Housing | Hon. Daniel Garwe | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 |
| Minister of National Housing | Hon. Zhemu Soda | 24 April 2024 – present |
| Deputy Minister of National Housing | Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi | 8 November 2019 – 24 April 2024 |
| Deputy Minister of National Housing | Hon. Musa Ncube | 24 April 2024 – present |
Primary and Secondary Education :
| Minister of Primary and Secondary Education | Hon. Torerayi Moyo | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education | Hon. Angeline Gata | 12 September 2023 – present |
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare :
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | Hon. July Moyo | 12 September 2023 – 3 January 2025 |
| Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | Hon. Edgar Moyo | 3 January 2025 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare | Hon. Mercy Dinha | 12 September 2023 – present |
Skills Audit and Development :
| Minister of Skills Audit and Development | Hon. Prof. Paul Mavima | 12 September 2023 – present |
Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture :
| Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture | Hon. Kirsty Coventry | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture | Hon. Emily Jesaya | 12 September 2023 – present |
Tourism and Hospitality Industry :
| Minister of Tourism and Hospitality | Hon. Barbara Rwodzi | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality | Hon. Tongai Mnangagwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
Transport and Infrastructural Development :
| Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development | Hon. Felix Mhona | 15 February 2021 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development | Hon. Joshua Sacco | 14 September 2023 – present |
Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs :
| Minister of Veterans of Liberation | Hon. Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa | 12 September 2023 – 3 February 2024 |
| Minister of Veterans of Liberation | Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 4 March 2024 – Present |
| Deputy Minister of Veterans of Liberation | Hon. Monicah Mavhunga | 12 September 2023 – 4 March 2024 |
| Deputy Minister of Veterans of Liberation | Hon. Headman Moyo | 24 April 2024 – present |
Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development :
| Minister of Women’s Affairs, Community & SMEs | Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Women’s Affairs, Community & SMEs | Hon. Jennifer Mhlanga | 12 September 2023 – present |
Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training :
| Minister of Youth Empowerment | Hon. Tinoda Machakaire | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment | Hon. Kudakwashe Mupamhanga | 14 September 2023 – present |

### Provincial Affairs Ministers

Provincial Affairs Ministers :
| Bulawayo | Hon. Judith Ncube | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Harare | Hon. Charles Tavengwa | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Masvingo | Hon. Ezra Chadzamira | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Midlands | Hon. Owen Ncube | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Manicaland | Hon. Nokuthula Matsikenyere | |
| Manicaland | Hon. Misheck Mugadza | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Mashonaland East | Hon. Aplonia Munzverengwi | 10 September 2018 – 11 February 2025 |
| Mashonaland East | Hon. Itayi Ndudzo | 11 February 2025 – present |
| Mashonaland West | Hon. Marian Chombo | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Mashonaland Central | Hon. Christopher Magomo | 12 September 2023 – present |
| Matabeleland North | Hon. Richard Moyo | 10 September 2018 – present |
| Matabeleland South | Hon. Evelyn Ndlovu | 12 September 2023 – present |