President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made significant leadership changes in government, appointing Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.

The announcement, made on 11 September 2026, also included the appointment of new chairpersons for several independent constitutional commissions, marking a broad reshuffle of key state institutions.

Engineer Muguti takes over the strategic ministry responsible for local governance, public works, and coordination of local authorities across Zimbabwe. His appointment is expected to reinforce efforts to improve service delivery and infrastructure development at the local level.

While the President’s statement did not provide detailed biographies of the new commission chairs, the move signals a continued push to strengthen oversight and accountability within constitutional bodies.

The changes come as Zimbabwe focuses on accelerating devolution and enhancing the capacity of local government structures to meet community needs.

Further details on the full list of appointees are expected to be released by the Office of the President and Cabinet.