Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands | |
|---|---|
since 12 September 2023 | |
| Minister of State for Provincial Affairs | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | |
| Reports to | The President |
| Seat | Gweru |
| Appointer | The President |
| Term length | Five years, renewable for a second or subsequent term of office |
| Constituting instrument | Provincial Councils and Administration Act (Chapter 29:11) |
| Precursor | Provincial Governor of Midlands |
| Formation | 22 August 2013 |
| Deputy | Permanent Secretary for Provincial Affairs and Devolution |
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands is the Provincial Minister of State for Midlands in Zimbabwe. The minister oversees provincial affairs and sits in the Parliament of Zimbabwe. The minister is appointed by the President of Zimbabwe and is appointed for a term of five years, which can be renewed for a second or subsequent term. Historically, the minister held the title Governor of Midlands, but the office has since been renamed to align with the 2013 Constitution of Zimbabwe, which does not allow for Provincial Governors.