Staff Reporter

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Ambassador Raphael Tayerera Faranisi as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Speaking through a press statement, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Misheck Sibanda hailed Ambassador Faranisi’s educational qualifications and skills which he said augured well with his new position.

“Ambassador Faranisi holds a degree in Politics and Administration and a Master`s Degree in International Relations. He is a seasoned career diplomat with extensive experience in senior level administration, diplomacy, and protocol services.

“He also possesses high-level negotiating skills horned in during his extensive service as a diplomat. These skills are key to navigating and optimizing national interests in the domain of multilateral engagements in relation to environmental management and climate-change compliance,” said Dr Sibanda.

Furthermore, Ambassador Faranisi worked and rose through the ranks in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to head the Protocol Department as Director.  He also served as a senior diplomat in different stations including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Botswana and in the Democratic Republic of Congo during which he served as head of the SADC Group of Ambassadors.

Ambassador Faranisi takes over from Mr Munesushe Munodawafa following his retirement. Munodawafa will be reassigned within Government Service in due course.