Mnangagwa Prepares Major Overhaul Of Diplomatic Service

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly preparing a sweeping overhaul of Zimbabwe’s diplomatic service that could affect more than half of the country’s missions abroad.

According to ZimLive, more than two dozen diplomats are set to be recalled, with 21 new diplomats currently undergoing training to fill the expected vacancies.

Sources told the publication that at least six of the diplomats due to be recalled will be reassigned to other missions in what would be an unprecedented reshuffle.

Mnangagwa has reportedly told aides that some diplomats have underperformed, while others have remained at the same posting for too long.

“The thrust of this president is investment and rebranding Zimbabwe. On that measure, he believes some of them have fallen short,” a government source was quoted as saying.

Among those being prepared for diplomatic assignments are retired Lieutenant General Engelbert Rugeje, ZBC board chairperson Helliate Rushwaya and former minister Miriam Chikukwa.

Zimbabwe maintains about 40 embassies and around 10 consulates worldwide, meaning the impending shake-up will be one of the most extensive in recent years.

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