Messages From Zimbabwe

Civil society groups in Zimbabwe have commended Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai for reshuffling ministers from his MDC political party saying the move strengthens the performance of the inclusive government.

The National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO) said, while it welcomed Tsvangirai’s moves, the inclusive government should constantly carry out extensive audits of the performance of all ministries regardless of political party lines and structures.

The organisation said such an audit should be made public as a way of promoting transparency and accountability in government.

“NANGO welcomes the government’s move to strengthen the performance of its various ministries through reshuffling of various cabinet ministers,” NANGO said in a statement.

“Indeed, it must be recognised that government officials are here to serve the citizenry and that all government officials should be held accountable for their performance in office.”

Nango is the umbrella body of all non-governmental organisations operating in Zimbabwe.

Last week, Tsvangirai announced a shock reshuffle of his ministers in the inclusive government in which he dismissed two Cabinet ministers and two deputies.

He said the move followed a performance appraisal he did during the 16 months his party had been in the coalition government with ZANU PF and the smaller faction of the MDC.

Those who fell by the wayside include MDC-T stalwarts Elias Mudzuri and Fidelis Mhashu. Evelyn Masaiti and Thamsanga Mahlangu.

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