HARARE – At a time when Zanu-PF is grappling with serious factionalism linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s alleged plan to extend his rule beyond 2028, the ruling party leader demoted Foreign Affairs Minister Frederick Shava by re-assigning him to the Higher and Tertiary Education.
Amon Murwira was promoted from the Tertiary Education to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Circumstances behind the reshuffle are not yet clear. Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwa confirmed development, saying the reassignment was with immediate effect.
“In terms of Section 104 Subsection (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, His Excellency the President, Cde. Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reassigned the under-listed Ministers as follows:
“Hon.A. Murwira, M.P. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
“Hon. F.M. Shava, M.P. Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. The re-assignments are with immediate effect,” Rushwaya stated.
This comes at a time when Zanu-PF is being rocked with factionalism linked to Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga’s alleged succession dispute. Mnangagwa allegedly wants to extend his term limit beyond the constitutionally mandated two-term limit.
Chiwenga, who is the frontrunner in the race to replace Mnangagwa, is visibly opposed to the idea. He has since gained the resounding support of the war veterans.
Mnangagwa’s camp comprises Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, Youth Minister Tinoda Machakaire and Daniel Garwe, among others.
Mnangagwa has, on several occasions, denied having the plan to extend his term of office, saying the party will decide its next leader at the congress in 2027.
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