President Daniel Chapo appointed Eduardo Mulémbwè as Minister in the Presidency, alongside several key advisors with extensive public service backgrounds. Notable appointees include Beatriz Buchili for Legal Affairs and Mateus Magala for Economic Affairs. These appointments are designed to create a robust governance structure capable of confronting Mozambique’s challenges.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has appointed Eduardo Joaquim Mulémbwè as Minister in the Presidency for Parliamentary, Local Government, and Provincial Assembly Affairs. Alongside him, Beatriz Buchili has been appointed as Advisor for Legal and Constitutional Affairs, while Mateus Magala becomes Advisor for Economic and Development Affairs. Other advisory roles have been filled by Manuel Gonçalves (Diplomatic Affairs), Francisco Mucanheia (Inter-Institutional Affairs), José Chironga (Political Affairs), and João Machatine (Head of the Office of Reforms and Strategic Projects).
The new nominees will be sworn in on Friday at the Presidential Office. Additionally, Adilson Virgílio Adinane, the Presidential Press Attaché, and Laura Machava, Director of the Office of the First Lady, will take their oaths on the same day. Notably, both Mulémbwè and Buchili are former Attorneys General of the Republic, enhancing the legal expertise within the cabinet.
Eduardo Mulémbwè, prior to this role, was a veteran public servant who led the Assembly of the Republic from 1994 to 2009 and previously served as Attorney General. He also directed the Faculty of Law at Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique’s oldest university. Beatriz Buchili, the first female Attorney General, had been the sixth holder of that office until December and began her career as a district prosecutor.
Mateus Magala, now Advisor for Economic and Development Affairs, previously served as Minister of Transport and Communications. Manuel Gonçalves, who held the Deputy Minister role in Foreign Affairs, is now advancing as Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs. Francisco Ussene Mucanheia continues in his advisory role for Inter-Institutional Affairs after being reappointed from the prior government.
João Machatine, previously Minister of Public Works from May 2018 to March 2022, is now at the helm of Reforms and Strategic Projects. José Ajape Hussene Chironga has been designated as Advisor for Political Affairs, following his candidacy for a parliamentary seat in Tete province. Adilson Virgílio Adinane has transitioned from a press officer for Chapo during his governorship in Inhambane to the presidential press attaché position.
Laura Salvador Machava brings experience from her role as Director of Gender, Children, and Social Action in Inhambane province to her new responsibilities. These appointments reflect President Chapo’s aim of strengthening Mozambique’s government with experienced individuals, essential for navigating the country’s challenges.
The recent appointments by President Daniel Chapo mark a significant restructuring within the Mozambican government. This reshuffle aims to consolidate leadership with experienced legal and economic advisors, addressing key areas that impact governance. The newly appointed officials bring extensive backgrounds in public service, law, and economic management, which are vital for advancing Mozambique’s development agenda and governance efficacy amidst ongoing national challenges.
President Chapo’s appointments of new ministers and advisors reflect a strategic move to bolster government capacity and address Mozambique’s challenges effectively. With a blend of legal expertise and previous ministerial experience, this new team is positioned to implement reforms, enhance governance, and contribute to the country’s development goals.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
