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Zimbabwean president reshuffles cabinet
Harare: Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has reshuffled his cabinet and appointed eight new ministers to replace those he sacked earlier this week over allegations of an assassination plot. Most of his cabinet ministers, including those of finance, defence, justice and mining, were retained.
The new ministers, along with two newly-appointed vice presidents — Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko — were sworn in at the State House Friday morning, as per reported.
Mugabe Tuesday fired his longtime deputy, vice president Joice Mujuru, and seven ministers allegedly loyal to Mujuru over allegations that she plotted to assassinate him.
He then appointed Emmerson Mnangagwa, the incumbent justice minister, to replace Mujuru as the senior of the deputy heads of state, and Phelekezela Mphoko, a former military commander and seasoned diplomat, as the second vice president.
In the overnight cabinet reshuffle, Mugabe appointed former minister of state for Manicaland province Christopher Mushowe as the new indigenisation minister who oversees the implementation of the country’s controversial indigenisation law requiring foreign investing companies to cede majority stake to black Zimbabweans.
For other appointments, former party national chairman Simon Khaya Moyo was appointed minister of economic planning following the abolition of his post in the party. Former deputy finance minister Samuel Undenge became the new energy minister and his deputy will be central committee member Tsitsi Muzenda.
Former information and publicity deputy minister Supa Mandiwanzira was elevated to minister of information, communication and technology. Secretary for environment and tourism in the Zanu-PF Politburo Prisca Mupfumira was appointed Public Service, Labour and Social Services Minister.
Former Women’s Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri was appointed minister of higher and tertiary education. But the post of women’s affairs minister has been left vacant, a position expected to be taken by Grace Mugabe, the first lady who was appointed head of the ruling party’s women’s league last week.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.