Zimbabwe's Deputy Agriculture minister designate, Roy Bennett, says aid to the impoverished country must be properly managed so that it does not fall into the wrong hands.

Norway has promised to donate $9-million (R74.88-million) to Zimbabwe. It has taken precautions to ensure Robert Mugabe does not get hold of it.

The aid will be channeled through the United Nations, the World Bank and non-governmental organisations.

It will finance health and education programmes in Zimbabwe.

Bennett says Zimbabwe has recently seen positive changes.

"We never ever thought this will be an easy process and therefore at least we are making head way. The governor is getting sworn in, I am getting sworn in and the other issues have been resolved," says the Movement for Democratic Change politician.