Breaking: Mnangagwa fires Mutsvangwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect.

"… the Chief Secretary has announced the removal with immediate effect of Honourable Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs," read the notice.

Reasons for the removal of Mutsvangwa are still unknown.

In the same statement, Deputy Chief Secretary-Presidential Communications George Charamba also announced the appointment of three deputy ministers.

"The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Martin. Rushwaya has announced the following appointments by His Excellency the President, Dr E D Mnangagwa:

"Hon. Omphile Marupi as Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services."

The President also appointed Sheillah Chikomo as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Benjamin Kabikira was appointed Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works.

The appointments are with immediate effect.