WATCH LIVE Why Mnangagwa Fired Mines Minister Chitando

Описание: Gambakwe Morning: Mnangagwa Fires Mines Minister Chitando

Gambakwe Media is providing an evening update on the abrupt dismissal of Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Winston Chitando, by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with Dr. Polite Kambamura immediately taking over the portfolio.

Key Stories

*Minister Fired on the Spot:* Winston Chitando was dismissed with immediate effect while attending a conference in Masvingo, suggesting an abrupt and urgent decision by the President.
*Corruption Allegations Circulate:* While the official announcement did not provide a reason, some newspaper reports immediately linked the firing to alleged corrupt mining deals.
*Successor Named:* Dr. Polite Kambamura, previously the Deputy Minister, was elevated to the position of Minister of Mines and Mining Development.
*Not a Surprise for December:* The speaker notes that December is a "crazy month" when Mnangagwa often does "crazy things" and removes people he does not think are performing or people he wants to remove.
*Rapid Communication:* The announcement of the dismissal was reportedly made public, particularly by CIO-linked newspapers, before the official letter was even issued to Chitando.

Analysis of the Discussion

The Gambakwe Media speaker focuses heavily on the speed and manner of the dismissal, arguing that its abruptness suggests something significant happened at the strategy workshop in Masvingo, or immediately prior to it, which enraged President Mnangagwa. The speaker discounts the immediate newspaper reports linking the firing to "corrupt deals" that happened long ago, reasoning that if it were a past issue, Mnangagwa would not have waited for Chitando to be at a conference to fire him. The speaker speculates that Chitando either said something at the conference that the President disliked, or said something to a person who then reported him to Mnangagwa.

The speaker highlights that Mnangagwa is generally patient, and when he acts this quickly and decisively, it means the transgression was so severe that he could not afford to not fire the person. Furthermore, the speaker notes that it is rare for Mnangagwa to simply remove a minister and "dump them," as he usually moves people into different positions, which may indicate how serious this particular event was. The appointment of Dr. Polite Kambamura, who has a background as a professional mining engineer, is confirmed, and the speaker acknowledges the importance of the Mines portfolio to Zimbabwe's economy.

Conclusion

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The next time we expect to see President Mnangagwa is on the 11th of December at an innovation event.