On top of their vice presidential roles, Mnangagwa will continue leading the Justice Ministry while Mphoko, a career diplomat, becomes Minister of National Healing.
Starting Monday through mid-January, Mnangagwa gets a first-hand taste of what may be his future job, barring any curve-ball upsets that are common in the Zanu PF politics.
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) formation of Professor Welshman Ncube and the MDC Renewal are denying reports their reunification is in trouble because of a leadership fight.
Vice President Mphoko was taking flak Monday after declaring that the Gukurahundi killings were a conspiracy by the West that President Mugabe had nothing to do with.
Ncube says his party cannot be involved in a coalition with the MDC wing led by former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai due to the bitter rivalry between the two parties.
Mnangagwa left Harare Sunday accompanied by Industry Minister, Mike Bimha, and Small Businesses Minister, Sithembiso Nyoni, as well as several government officials.
A panel of Mandela Washington Fellows told the U.S. Congress Thursday Africa needed a concerted effort to eradicate traditions that inhibit the full development of women.
Charamba said the government might be forced to review the Political Parties Finance Act to deny some opposition movements funding that they are entitled to under the law if they are receiving foreign money.
