The Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development is a government ministry, responsible for gender and community issues in Zimbabwe. The most recent minister was Olivia Muchena[1] since February 13, 2009 and the deputy minister was Evelyn Masaiti.[2]
It was established in 2005 and was headed by Opa Muchinguri from its inception until January 3, 2009, when she was dismissed from office. Sithembiso Nyoni gained the portfolio of the office until Muchena was sworn into office.
On 30 November, incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Sithembiso Nyoni as the minister for Women's affairs as well as for Youth affairs[3]
References
edit- ^ "Cabinet sworn in amid chaotic scenes". NewZimbabwe.com. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 13 February 2009.
- ^ "Mugabe swears in 19 deputy ministers, 5 Ministers of State". NewZimbabwe.com. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
- ^ "Mnangagwa announces new Cabinet". 30 November 2017.
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