[4] She is also a member of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, first elected in 2000 and again in 2005, representing the Mukafose constituency in Harare.
[5] On 10 February 2009, Morgan Tsvangirai designated Mpariwa for the position of Minister of Labour and Social Welfare as part of the national unity government.
Mpariwa was also chairperson for Women's Parliamentary Caucus, chairperson Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF), Zimbabwe Parliament Treasurer Women Caucus, parliamentary deputy chairperson Portfolio for Labour, parliamentary deputy whip, Pan African Parliament rapporteur for health, labour and social welfare.
[2] I will continue studying until I die since acquisition of knowledge is meant to be a lifelong commitment.
Whichever post I am I appointed to, I will never disappointParticipation in labour unionism started while working at OK chain stores early 1990s, rising to become the chairperson for the Commercial Workers' Union of Zimbabwe.