Tafadzwa Muguti Fired From Top Local Government Job Just 2 Months After Appointment
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has replaced Tafadzwa Muguti as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, barely two months after appointing him to the position. Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa has been named as his successor, while former Deputy Finance Minister Clemence Chiduwa has also landed a new government position.
The changes were announced in press releases issued by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Addmore Pazvakavambwa Replaces Tafadzwa Muguti
According to the presidential announcement, Mnangagwa appointed Pazvakavambwa under Section 205(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Muguti was appointed Permanent Secretary in the same ministry in September 2026. He had previously served as Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution.
The September appointment was announced on 11 September 2026, making Muguti’s tenure approximately two months long. The new appointment notice does not explain why he has been replaced.
Clemence Chiduwa Appointed Deputy Minister Under Tagwirei
Mnangagwa has also appointed Zaka South MP Clemence Chiduwa as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion.
Chiduwa previously served as Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development. He will now serve under Kudakwashe Tagwirei, who was appointed Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion in October 2026.
The announcement cites Section 104(2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
The presidential statement reads:
“His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed Honourable Clemence Chiduwa, M.P. as Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion.”
The statement also confirms that Chiduwa’s appointment takes immediate effect.
The latest changes bring new leadership to two important government portfolios, although the reason behind Muguti’s replacement remains unstated.
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