Mnangagwa names Soda as new Information Minister

A Cabinet reshuffle just handed Zimbabwe’s information portfolio to Dr Zhemu Soda, shifting him from housing into the national spotlight.

Cabinet reshuffle and new role

• Zhemu Soda was appointed Information Minister by Emmerson Mnangagwa.
• Soda previously handled National Housing and Social Amenities.
• Jenfan Muswere moved to the Skills Audit and Development Ministry.
• Paul Mavima took over the housing portfolio.

Background and academic profile

• Zhemu Soda was born June 4, 1974, in Muzarabani.
• Soda earned an Accounting degree and an MBA before a DBA.
• His doctorate studied private power generation and lithium value addition.
• Research aligned with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 goals.

Private sector and church leadership

• Zhemu Soda held senior roles at Cotton Company of Zimbabwe.
• Alliance Ginneries also featured in his management career.
• Soda has served as a ZAOGA Forward in Faith elder since 2000.
• Precious Mapfumo Soda and four children form his family.

Development record in Muzarabani North

• Zhemu Soda coordinated over 100 solar boreholes.
• Youth sports kits were distributed across all 14 wards.
• Kairezi and Chiwenga gained classrooms and teacher housing.
• Village business units and a Chiwenga solar plant boosted connectivity.