by Chiedza Kambari (Deputy Organising Secretary ROHR Midlands Branch – UK Chapter)
17th October 2026
On 8 October
2026, Kudakwashe Tagwirei was appointed Minister of Economic Development and
Investment Promotion, while Professor Mthuli Ncube was reassigned to the
Ministry of Finance. Dr Egepha Victoria Jokomo was also appointed Permanent
Secretary for Skills Audit and Development, with effect from 1 November 2026.
On 15 October
2026, further changes were announced within ZANU PF. Kudakwashe Tagwirei was
appointed Secretary for Economic Affairs and Investment Promotion in the
Politburo, Justice Mayor Wadyajena was appointed to the Central Committee, and
Obert Moses Mpofu was redeployed to the Council of Elders.
These
appointments raise important questions about the government’s priorities, the
distribution of political power and the results expected from those entrusted
with leadership responsibilities.
Zimbabweans
need solutions, not just announcements!
Across the
country, young people are struggling to find jobs, families are battling the
high cost of living, and many citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to
provide for their children. Hospitals need medicines, schools need resources,
and communities need reliable water, electricity and better infrastructure.
At a time when
so many people are struggling, President Mnangagwa must explain how these
appointments will translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
What will
Kudakwashe Tagwirei deliver in his economic portfolio? How will Mthuli Ncube
improve public financial management? What measurable achievements are expected
from Dr Egepha Victoria Jokomo? And how will the ruling party ensure that its
leadership structures serve the nation's interests?
These are
legitimate questions that deserve clear answers.
Public office
is a responsibility, not a personal reward.
Appointments
should be based on the country's needs, with clear responsibilities,
transparent processes, and measurable outcomes. Where public money is involved,
citizens have every right to demand accountability and an explanation of how
resources are being used.
Zimbabwe cannot
afford to treat the creation, redistribution or reshuffling of positions as
evidence of progress in itself. The real measure of leadership is whether
people have better opportunities, improved public services and a realistic
chance of escaping poverty.
The government
must also demonstrate that economic policies benefit ordinary citizens rather
than concentrating opportunities and influence in the hands of a small circle
of powerful individuals.
Zimbabwe needs
development that can be felt in people’s homes, not merely announced in
official statements.
President
Mnangagwa and his government must recognise that Zimbabweans are watching and
asking difficult but necessary questions. Citizens want jobs, affordable living
costs, accountable institutions and an economy that creates opportunities for
everyone.
Every
appointment should come with responsibility. Every leader should be judged by
performance. Every government policy should be assessed by its impact on the
people.
The question is
no longer simply who has received another position. The question is what that
person will do to improve Zimbabweans' lives.
Zimbabwe
belongs to its people, and its resources and institutions must serve the public
interest. Leadership must be about delivering results, not simply distributing
positions.
The people of
Zimbabwe deserve answers, accountability and meaningful change. Enough
announcements without results. It is time for leadership to deliver.
About the author
Chiedza Kambari is a human rights activist based in the United Kingdom. She
is the Deputy Organising Secretary of the Midlands Branch of the UK Chapter of
Restoration of Human Rights (ROHR) Zimbabwe. She can be contacted by
email at kambarichiedza@gmail.com OR at Chiedza.kambari@rohr-zimbabwe.org
