President of Zimbabwe Appoints Son And Nephews As Deputy Ministers

Emmerson Mnangagwa

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the 80-year-old president of Zimbabwe, is said to have appointed his son and nephew to be deputy ministers.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, the 80-year-old president of Zimbabwe, came under fire on Monday after appointing his son David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa and nephew Tongai Mafidhi Mnangagwa as deputy ministers in a new cabinet after his reelection.

The action has sparked worries that nepotism in the government may increase.

According to local media, Mnangagwa's nephew, Tongai Mafidhi Mnangagwa, will serve as the deputy minister of tourism and hospitality while his son will assist Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. This choice is a result of the newly assembled cabinet, which consists of 26 ministries.

She expressed worries about the government's legitimacy, violenc£, nepotism, ineptitude, and ethical concerns.

Christopher and Monica Mutsvangwa, a married couple, were additionally nominated by Mnangagwa as ministers. He appointed Christopher as the new Minister of Veterans of Liberation, and Monica Mutsvangwa as the new Minister of Women's Affairs and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs).

David Mnangagwa, who just earned his law degree from the University of Zimbabwe. joined the Zanu PF party list from the province of the Midlands and was elected to the legislature using the youth quota method. Zanu PF's representative for the Hunyani constituency is Tongai Mnangagwa. President Mnangagwa's younger brother David Mnangagwa, who passed away, was his father.

According to African News, President Mnangagwa is also thinking of giving Emmerson Junior, one of his sons, a formal position in his administration.