Mnangagwa Fires Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Over Corruption Charges

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sacked incarcerated tourism minister Priscah Mupfumira, saying her conduct was not in line with what is expected from a Government minister. Earlier, Mupfumira was placed in custody while awaiting trial after being charged with corruption involving the alleged disappearance of more than U.S.$90 million from the state pension fund that was highlighted in a National Social Security Authority forensic audit report.

  • Zimbabwe:   Mnangagwa Fires Tourism Minister

    New Zimbabwe, 8 August 2019

    Two weeks after her dramatic arrest on charges of criminal abuse of office, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired Tourism Minister Priscah Mupfumira. Read more »

Ministry of Environment Tourism and Hospitality Industry Priscah Mupfumira

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