{"id":90669,"date":"2024-02-06T11:19:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimbabwean-minister-mutsvangwa-fired-over-china-deals-family-business-and-power-struggle-report"},"modified":"2024-02-06T14:44:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T12:44:20","slug":"zimbabwean-minister-mutsvangwa-fired-over-china-deals-family-business-and-power-struggle-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimbabwean-minister-mutsvangwa-fired-over-china-deals-family-business-and-power-struggle-report","title":{"rendered":"Zimbabwean Minister Mutsvangwa Fired Over China Deals, Family Business, And Power Struggle – Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>President Emmerson Mnangagwa fired Christopher Mutsvangwa<\/b>, the former Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, for various reasons, including his business dealings with Chinese investors and his son\u2019s commercial ventures. Mutsvangwa\u2019s recent outburst against Information Minister Jenfan Muswere<\/b>, a close ally of the president, regarding changes in state-controlled media board appointments, was the final straw that led to his dismissal, The NewsHawks reported.<\/p>\n

Mutsvangwa\u2019s attack on Muswere was seen as interference in another ministry\u2019s affairs and a challenge to the president\u2019s authority. Additionally, Mutsvangwa had strained relations with Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and the military top hierarchy, according to The NewsHawks. Sources said:<\/p>\n

Mutsvangwa was fired for several reasons, but the final straw was his attack on Muswere \u2014 and by extension Mnangagwa \u2014 over new board appointments at ZBC and Zimpapers. Mutsvangwa wrote to Mnangagwa complaining about Muswere, saying he was removing information or propaganda chiefs who helped Zanu PF win elections and does not know anything about party policy. This was seen as gross interference in another ministry\u2019s affairs, brazen arrogance and unacceptable challenge to the highest appointing authority, the President.<\/p>\n

There were also other issues concerning his business dealings with the Chinese and his son\u2019s commercial undertakings, especially his connection with Starlink. The issue of war veterans who are disgruntled with him was also a major factor.<\/p>\n

The conflict escalated when Muswere, with Mnangagwa\u2019s approval, replaced board chairpersons appointed by Mutsvangwa\u2019s wife at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd. Mutsvangwa openly supported the former chairpersons, praising their performance during the previous year\u2019s general elections. This public challenge to the president and his ally further sealed Mutsvangwa\u2019s fate.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first time Mutsvangwa has been dismissed from a government position. In 2018, Mnangagwa removed him as his special advisor after the military coup that brought him to power, and in 2016, former President Robert Mugabe fired him as War Veterans Minister over leadership succession battles and factionalism.<\/p>\n

In addition to Mutsvangwa\u2019s dismissal, President Mnangagwa appointed three deputy ministers in various government departments. The reasons behind Mutsvangwa\u2019s dismissal were not officially stated, but former Tourism Minister, Walter Mzembi<\/b>, believes he is \u201cungovernable and does not submit to the authority<\/b> of anyone let alone the collectivity of Cabinet and the President. He is an all-knowing man of many words who does not know when to mute himself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa fired Christopher Mutsvangwa, the former Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, for various reasons, including his business dealings with Chinese investors and his son\u2019s commercial ventures. 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