President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made key appointments in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, naming Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti as the new Permanent Secretary. The appointments, announced on Thursday, also include new chairpersons for several independent constitutional commissions, signaling a fresh wave of leadership changes at the highest levels of government.
Engineer Muguti takes over the critical ministry responsible for local governance, urban development, and public infrastructure—a portfolio with direct implications for Harare and other local authorities. The move is expected to inject new energy into the ministry’s oversight of local councils, which have faced challenges in service delivery and financial management.
While the full list of commission chairpersons was not immediately detailed, the President’s office indicated that the changes are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional governance and align constitutional bodies with the country’s developmental goals. The appointments come at a time when the government is pushing for improved accountability and efficiency across public institutions.
Observers note that the appointment of a seasoned engineer to the local government docket signals a technocratic approach to addressing infrastructure and urban management issues, particularly in cities like Harare where residents have long requested better service delivery.
This story will be updated as more details emerge.
