Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Development is a Ministry in the government of Zimbabwe.
History
Chiratidzo Mabuwa is a former deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, appointed in September 2013.
Former Minister was Mike Bimha, 2014. Then called Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Enterprise Development.
Mangaliso Ngobizitha Ndlovu was the former Minister of Industry and Commerce. Reassigned to the Ministry of Environment, Tourism, Climate Change and Hospitality Industry after the sacking of Prisca Mupfumira on allegations of corruption involving National Social Security Authority (NSSA). He was replaced by Sekai Nzenza who assumed the role of Minister of Industry and Commerce after his reassignment.
Following the 23-24 August 2023 elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced his new cabinet on 11 September 2023. The Minister of Industry and Commerce was Dr Sithembiso Nyoni. [1]
Functions
- Formulate and facilitate the implementation of industrial policies and strategic frameworks that promote industrial and commercial growth;
- Promote entrepreneurship and intra-preneurship;
- Promote, maintain and develop mutually advantageous trade and trade relations with foreign countries and businesses;
- Develop and implement strategies to promote consumer protection; and
- Oversee the operations of parastatals, state enterprises and grant-aided institutions that fall within the jurisdiction of the Ministry.
References
- ↑ President Mnangagwa Has Announced The New Cabinet, Pindula, Published: 11 September 2023, Retrieved: 12 September 2023
