President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman and Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei as the new Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion. This significant administrative reshuffle sees the finance ministry split, with Professor Mthuli Ncube reassigned to a different portfolio. The appointment, announced on Friday, October 9, 2026, marks a major shift in Zimbabwe’s economic leadership.
Key Players Involved
- Kudakwashe Tagwirei: Appointed Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion.
- President Emmerson Mnangagwa: Made the ministerial appointment and portfolio changes.
- Professor Mthuli Ncube: Reassigned from his previous role in the finance ministry.
Event Timeline
- October 9, 2026: President Mnangagwa announces the appointment of Kudakwashe Tagwirei.
