CABINET reshuffles in democracies are normally done to replace minsters who have either resigned, retired or died.
In such countries they function to revitalise the economy and government by rooting out poor performers. A reshuffle provides an opportunity to re-evaluate ministries and government departments, for them to reflect new priorities or for reasons of efficiency. However, in autocracies like Zimbabwe, reshuffles are often done to reward loyal supporters and punish "antagonists" perceived to be working against a sitting head of state.
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