Nyashadzashe Ndoro
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka outshined other ministers in the performance evaluation results for the fiscal year 2023, after exceeding set targets.
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murwira was runner-up with his ministry emerging as the second to meet set targets in the year in question.
Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Martin Rushwaya announced the results at State House in Harare on Friday.
Overall Performance: Cabinet Ministers achieved an average score of 4.17, representing a 6% decrease from 2022.
Permanent Secretaries scored an average of 3.93, reflecting a 10% drop compared to 2022.
Local authorities achieved an average rating of 3.42, failing to meet all set targets but remaining within acceptable variance.
Top Performers:
Ministers: Dr Anxious Masuka (Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development)
Permanent Secretaries: Professor Fanuel Tagwira (Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development)
Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution: Owen Ncube (Midlands Province)
Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution: Paul Nyoni (Bulawayo Metropolitan Province)
State Owned Enterprise (CEO): Tinotenda Mhiko (Agricultural and Rural Development Authority)
Independent Commissions: Sukai Tongogara (Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission)
Urban Local Authority CEO: Engineer Edward Mukaratirwa (Masvingo City Council)
Urban Local Authority Mayor: Tonderai Samhu (Mvurwi Town Council)
Rural Local Authority CEO: Albert Mawonde (Mhondoro-Ngezi)
Rural Local Authority Chairperson: Ephraim Chengeta (Mhondoro-Ngezi)
Key Points
While most entities fell short of achieving all goals, Rushwaya said, their performance remained within acceptable ranges.
Rushwaya acknowledges that some award recipients assumed their positions near the end of the fiscal year.
Overall, Zimbabwe’s performance in 2023 indicates a slight decline compared to the previous year. While targets were not fully met, most entities remained within acceptable ranges. Top performers were recognised across ministerial, administrative, and local authority levels.
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