Misihairabwi out in shadow cabinet reshuffle

Misihairabwi out in shadow cabinet reshuffle

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By Staff Reporter

ZIMBABWE'S opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday reshuffled his shadow cabinet, dropping foreign affairs secretary Priscilla Misihairabwi and replacing her with Moses Mzila Ndlovu.

Ndlovu, the MP for Bulilima was in charge of the portfolio but was dismissed after a fist-fight with a Tsvangirai adviser last year.

Also out is Evelyn Masaiti, who is replaced by Editor Matamisa as secretary for gender.

Gabriel Chibva's local government portfolio also changes hands, with Trudy Stevenson replacing him.

Mangwe MP Edward Mukosi takes over from Renson Gasela as secretary for lands and agriculture.

The new shadow cabinet line-up has THIRTEEN men and THREE women.

Misihairabwi told New Zimbabwe.com: "The MDC is run on democratic principles, and the president has decided that we were probably not the best for our roles at this time.

"I have accepted his decision and I remain active and hopeful that one day Zimbabwe will get a government it deserves, which cares for the people and the country."

Misihairabwi is MP for Glen Norah. She is one of the few Zimbabwe MPs who have constituency offices where she conducts fortnightly surgeries.

An MDC spokesman said the new shadow cabinet would no longer carry the title "shadow minister", but they would be "department spokesmen", similar to the British system.

MDC SHADOW CABINET:
• David Coltart, Legal and Constitutional Affairs
• Blessing Chebundo, Health and Child Welfare
• Giles Mutsekwa, Security and Defence
• Fidelis Mhashu, Education
• Trudy Stevenson, Local Government
• Moses Mzila Ndlovu, Foreign Affairs
• Murisi Zvizvayi, Energy, Transport and Communications
• Paurina Mpariwa, Public Service, Labour and Social Security
• Joel Gabuza, Mines
• Editor Matamisa, Gender, Youth and Culture
• Edward Mukosi, Lands, Agriculture and Natural Affairs
• Tapiwa Mashakada, Budget, Finance and Economic Planning
• Tendai Biti, Home Affairs
• Paul Themba Nyathi, Information (non-MP)
• Edwin Mushoriwa, Environment and Tourism
• Milford Gwetu, Industry and Commerce
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