Bhila Relieved of His Duties as Deputy Minister
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed former Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines and Mining Development member Hon Roy Bhila (MP) from his position as the Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce with immediate effect.
Bhila was appointed Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce after the August harmonized elections after he won resoundingly in Chiredzi.
Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Martin Rushwaya, in a communique on Thursday, said the move was in accordance with Section 108(1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act.
“His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Cde. Dr. Emmerson D. Mnangagwa has, in terms of Section 108(1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, removed Hon. Roy Bhila from the Office of Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce with immediate effect,” reads part of the statement.
The reasons behind President Mnangagwa’s action have not been disclosed.
Deputy Minister Bhila, who had been serving in the Ministry of Industry, played a significant role in shaping policies and initiatives aimed at promoting industrial growth and development within Zimbabwe.
Bhila is well known for his no-nonsense questioning on the Parliamentary Committee business and whenever he rose to ask questions it would be time to buckle up. His line of questioning made him one of the most popular legislators in the Mkaratigwa led Committee.