Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwean government has officially named Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Hon. Felix Mhona, as the Best Cabinet Minister for 2024.
Mhona’s recognition comes after a comprehensive performance evaluation of 25 Cabinet Ministers, which highlighted his significant achievements in infrastructure development.
Mhona’s ministry has been at the forefront of major national projects, including the rehabilitation of the Beitbridge-Harare-Chirundu highway, improvements in the aviation sector, and the modernization of the railway system. His leadership has been instrumental in strengthening public-private partnerships to improve funding for infrastructure.
Hon. Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development, was named the first runner-up for his role in enhancing Zimbabwe’s agricultural resilience, particularly through the Pfumvudza/Intwasa conservation agriculture program.
Hon. July Moyo, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, rounded out the top three, praised for his efforts to mitigate the effects of the El Niño-induced drought and his work ensuring that vulnerable communities were supported through social safety nets.
Hon. Ezra Chadzamira, Minister for Masvingo Province, was named the Best Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, credited with driving economic growth and infrastructure development in his region.
The awards were presented at the 2025 Performance Contracts Signing and Awards Ceremony, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accountability. The ceremony emphasized the importance of performance-based evaluations introduced in 2021.
While the awards received praise from some sectors, others raised concerns about the transparency and effectiveness of government ministers’ performance. Critics pointed to ongoing challenges in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, questioning the tangible impact of the recognized achievements.
Despite the criticism, the government remains firm that performance-based evaluations are a step forward in improving public service delivery and achieving Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030.
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