Male dominated Mnangagwa's new cabinet.

President Mnangagwa

Zimbabweans have been through hell more than anyone else in Africa. From having one president for 37 years to having one of the worst performing economies. The coming in of Emmerson Mnangagwa as president last Friday brought hope for many hopeless Zimbos. He started on the right path but my opinion that he isn't any different from Mugabe has been confirmed. 

He just retained most of the ministers who were in the former president’s cabinet except for those aligned to Generation 40. Some observers have criticized the so-called new cabinet saying Mnangagwa has let down Zimbabweans, who expected him to drop most of the ministers who have served in various portfolios since independence from British rule in 1980 in favour of fresh faces.

Aspiring presidential candidate for the 2018 elections, Dr. Nkosana Moyo‏ wrote on twitter: 

"Zimbabwe needs a democratically chosen manager. Now more than ever. Leadership with sound core values, experience with investment, development finance and sound economic management. It is possible. It is time. Let's keep on registering to vote!" 

Probably this was because he noted that Mnangagwa was not any different. Well its too early to judge anyway. Maybe the "new" ministers will surprise us by performing to their best ability and revive the economy.

Mnangagwa's critic and former minister of higher and tertiary education Jonathan Moyo wrote: "The elephant in the room at State House in Zimbabwe is that, thanks to Chiwenga's coup d'etat, Zanu PF has gone with President Mugabe. Yes, Zanu PF is dead. The de facto ruling party is now ZDF. While Mnangagwa is de jure head of state, the de facto President is General Chiwenga!" 

Could Chiwenga be the vice president though? Who knows. I mean Mnangagwa appointed senior military officials to top posts in his cabinet  in what was widely seen as a reward for the army’s role in the removal of Mugabe.

Mnangagwa said he was giving a three months amnesty for return of funds and assets he said were illegally moved out of the country. Everyone was like well at least we are fighting against corruption in the country. But the appointment of the likes of Obert Mpofu who looted during his time leaves one wondering how this politics business really works. 

Matigary wrote: "I am not very impressed by the cabinet. Dokora, Mukupe (facing corruption charges) Supa Chibuku, Chinamasa, Obert Mpofu, don’t impress me."

ZishiriJ wrote "The ghost of Robert Mugabe is coming back to haunt some people. This cabinet by ED is grossly deflating. Supa, Dokora, ObertMpofu. I thought he was going to make a bold statement but he did not convince me. Looking forward to seeing them work."

Nyadengu wrote "There is some truth to it. Back toMugaberism where deadwood is recycled over and over again. Who in his sane mind would put ObertMpofu in government! Chinamasa who has presided over acute cash shortages and has no clue of economics! ED has sealed his deal.Just give us free elections."

I say as Zimbabweans lets hope for the best nje!

List of cabinet ministers

1. Patrick Chinamasa, as the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning;
2. Obert Mpofu, as the Minister of Home Affairs and Culture;
3. Air Marshal Perrance Shiri, as Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement;
4. Dr. Lazarus Dokora, as Minister of Primary and Secondary Education;
5. Dr. David Parirenyatwa, as the Minister of Health and Child Care;
6. Kembo Mohadi, as the Minister of Defence, Security and War Veterans;
7. Ziyambi Ziyambi, as Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs;
8. Major General Sibusiso Moyo, as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade;
9. Kazembe Kazembe, as Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation;
10. Dr Mike Bimha, as Minister of Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Development;
11. July Moyo, as Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing;
12. Sithembiso Nyoni, as Minister of Women and Youth Affairs;
13. Professor Amon Murwira, as Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Development;
14. Supa Mandiwanzira, as Minister of Information Communication Technology and Cyber Security;
15. Professor Clever Nyathi, as Minister of Labour and Social Welfare;
16. Dr Joram Gumbo, as Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development;
17. Winston Chitando, as Minister of Mines and Mining Development;
18. Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, as Minister of Environment, Water and Climate;
19. Priscah Mupfumira, as Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry;
20. Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo, as Minister of Energy and Power Development;
21. Chris Mutsvangwa, as Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services; and
22. Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, as Minister of State for Presidential Affairs and Monitoring Government Programmes.