Tinotenda Hove- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed Tafadzwa Muguti from his position as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, ending his tenure barely two months after he was appointed.

Mnangagwa has appointed Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa as Muguti’s replacement in a sudden administrative shake-up that comes at a time when political tensions are reportedly mounting in the country.

The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya.

“President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has, in terms of Section 205(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, appointed Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works with immediate effect,” the statement read.

The announcement effectively brings Muguti’s brief stint at the influential ministry to an abrupt end, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

No official explanation was provided for Muguti’s removal, leaving uncertainty over what prompted the President to terminate his appointment after such a short period.

The unexpected development adds another layer of uncertainty within government circles, particularly given the significance of the Local Government Ministry in overseeing local authorities and public infrastructure programmes.