In a statement released late today, Mugabe said Mujuru’s conduct had become inconsistent with her official responsibilities.
On the issue of the axed ministers, he said they were performing below the expected standards.
The axed ministers are Didymus Mutasa (Presidential Affairs), Webster Shamu (Information and Communication Technology), Francis Nhema (Indigenisation), Olivia Muchena (Higher and Tertiary Education). Dzikamai Mavhaire(Energy, Nicholas Goche (Public Service) Simbaneuta Mudarikwa (Minister of State for Provincial Affairs in Mashonaland East and Munacho Mutezo (deputy Minister of Energy) were also sacked today.
On Mujuru, the statement, signed by the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Misheck Sibanda, said: “In terms of Section 106 (2) (b) of the constitution of Zimbabwe, Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013, His Excellency the President Cde R.G Mugabe has exercised his Executive powers to relieve Honorable J.T R Mujuru, MP of her position of Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe with immediate effect as it had become evident that her conduct in the discharge of her duties had become inconsistent with her official responsibilities.”
“In terms of Section 108 (1) (a) of the constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013, His Excellency the President, Cde R.G Mugabe has relieved the following ministers of their duties with immediate effect as it had become apparent that their conduct and performance were below the expected standard.”
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