Mnangagwa removes Obert Mpofu from ZANU-PF politburo
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zimeye
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Obert Mpofu as secretary for science and technology on the ZANU-PF politburo and transferred him to the Council of Elders. The reshuffle, which takes effect immediately, also appoints Senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei to economic affairs and investment promotion, according to party spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Obert Mpofu from his post as secretary for Science and Technology on the ZANU-PF ruling party’s politburo and assigned him to the Council of Elders. The reshuffle was announced by Christopher Mutsvangwa, the party’s secretary for Information and Publicity, Zimeye reports.
The reorganisation also affects two other officials. Senator and businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been appointed secretary for Economic Affairs and Investment Promotion, while former Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Mayor Wadyajena joins the Central Committee.
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