Ministry of Public Works (Zimbabwe)

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The Ministry of Public Works is a government ministry, responsible for public works in Zimbabwe. The incumbent minister is Theresa Makoni [1] and the deputy minister is Guy Georgias. [2]

Public works broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the government

Public works are a broad category of infrastructure projects, financed and constructed by the government, for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community. They include public buildings, transport infrastructure, public spaces, public services, and other, usually long-term, physical assets and facilities. Though often interchangeable with public infrastructure and public capital, public works does not necessarily carry an economic component, thereby being a broader term.

Zimbabwe Republic in southern Africa

Zimbabwe, officially the Republic of Zimbabwe, is a landlocked country located in southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. The capital and largest city is Harare and the second largest being Bulawayo. A country of roughly 16 million people, Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, with English, Shona, and Ndebele the most commonly used.

Theresa Makone is the former Zimbabwe Minister of Public Works. She is the Member of House of Assembly for Harare North (MDC-T).

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References

  1. "Cabinet sworn in amid chaotic scenes". NewZimbabwe.com. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 14 February 2009. Retrieved 13 February 2009.
  2. "Mugabe swears in 19 deputy ministers, 5 Ministers of State". NewZimbabwe.com. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2009.