List of persons closely associated with Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe, and the Zimbabwe government
Name
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Sometime Role
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D.O.B
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Ahmed Al-Shanfari, Thamer Bin Said
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30.1.1968
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Ben-Menashe, Ari
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circa 1951
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Bimha, Mike (Michael) aka Chakanaka
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Chairman - Air Zimbabwe
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Bonyongwe, Happyton
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Director-General, Central Intelligence Organisation
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6.11.1960
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Buka, (aka Bhuka) Flora
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Minister for Special Affairs, responsible for Lands and Resettlement Programmes
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25.2.1968
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Bvuzijena (or Bvudzijena), Wayne
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Assistant Police Commissioner
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24.5.1958
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Chanetsa, Beatrice
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Spouse of Peter Chanetsa
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Chanetsa, Peter
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Mashonaland Central
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15.7.1946
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Chapfika, Abina
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Spouse of David Chapfika
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23.8.1961
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Chapfika, David
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Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development
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1.4.1957 or 7.4.1957
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Charamba, George
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Information Minister’s Permanent Secretary and Spokesman or Permanent Secretary, Department of Information And Publicity
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4.4.1946 or 4.4.1963
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Charavaya, Justin
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Charumbira, Fortune aka Zefanaya
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Former Deputy Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing
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10.6.1962
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Chawota (aka Chaota), David
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Acting CEO, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
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10.1.1956
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Chidyausiku, Godfrey
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Chief Justice - Supreme Court
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Chigudu, Tinaye (aka Tinayi) Elisha Nzirasha
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Provincial Governor - Manicaland
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13.8.1942
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Chigwedere, Aeneas Soko
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Education, Sports and Culture Minister
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25.11.1939
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Chigwedere, Emilia
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Spouse of Aeneas Chigwedere
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Chihota (aka Chiota), Phineas
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Deputy Minister for Industry and International Trade
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23.11.1950
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Chihuri, Augustine
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Commissioner (Police)
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10.3.1953
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Chihuri, Isabel
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Spouse of Augustine Chihuri
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Chikumba, Luke Kudakwashe
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Chimbudzi, Alice
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ZANU-PF Politburo Committee member
|
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Chimutengwende, Chenhamo Chakezha Chen
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Minister of State of Public and Interactive Affairs
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28.8.1943
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Chinamasa, Monica
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Spouse of Patrick Chinamasa
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circa 1950
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Chinamasa, Patrick Anthony
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Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs
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25.1.1947
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Chinawande, Smart
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Chindori-Chininga, Edward Takaruza
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Former Mines and Energy Minister
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14.3.1955
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Chinotimba, Joseph
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Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association - Deputy Chairman
|
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Chipanga, Tongesai Shadreck
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Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
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10.10.1946 or 10.10.1940
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Chitepo, Victoria
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Politburo member
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27.3.1928
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Chiwenga, Constantine
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Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces (former Lt Gen)
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25.8.1956
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Chiwenga, Jocelyn Mauchaza
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Spouse of Constantine Chiwenga
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19.5.1955
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Chiweshe, George
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Chairman - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
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4.6.1953
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Chiwewe, Willard
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Provincial Governor - Masvingo
|
19.3.1949
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Chiwereweshe, Thompson
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Chiyangwa, Jocelyn
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Spouse of Philip Chiyangwa
|
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Chiyangwa, Philip
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Former ZANU-PF Provincial Chairman - Mashonaland West
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3.2.1959
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Chombo, Ignatius Morgan Chiminya
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Local Government Minister
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1.8.1952
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Chombo, Marian
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Spouse of Ignatius Chombo
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Chunga, Fred
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Director of Land Acquisition
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Dabengwa, Dumiso
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ZANU-PF Politburo Senior Committee Member
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6.12.1939 or 22.4.1905
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Damasane, Abigail
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Deputy Minister of Women's Affairs, Gender and Community Development
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27.5.1952
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Davy, Charles
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Businessman
|
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du Bois, Willy Frank
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|
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Dube, Canaan Farirai
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|
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Dube, Tshinga
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CEO - Zimbabwe Defence Industries
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10.1.1956
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Emray, Neville
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Businessman
|
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Fundira, Emmanuel
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Chairperson - Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
|
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Gata, Sydney
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Director, Zim Electricity Supply Authority
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17.12.1946
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Goche, Nicholas Tasunungurwa
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Security Minister
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1.8.1946
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Gambe (or Gombe), Theophilius Pharaoh (aka G Gombe)
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Chairman - Zimbabwe Electoral Supervisory Commission
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20.6.1959
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Gono, Gideon
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Governor - Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
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29.11.1959
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Gula-Ndebele, Sobuza
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Attorney General
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17.11.1980
|
Gumbo, Rugare Eleck Ngidi
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Minister of Economic Development
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8.3.1940
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Gundu, Lloyd
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CIO official
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1.1.1946
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Hove, Richard
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Secretary for Economic Affairs
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1935
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Jaele, Orse
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Spouse of Sikhanyiso Ndlovu
|
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Jokonya, Tichaona Joseph Benjamin
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Minister of Information and Publicity
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27.11.1938 or 27.12.1938
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Jonato, Noel
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Joshni, Heena Jayant
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Businessman
|
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Joshni, Jayant Chunilal
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Businessman
|
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Joshni, Manharial Chunilal
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Businessman
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circa 1974
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Kachingwe, Sarah
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Commissioner - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
|
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Kadziya, Jim
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Kadzura, Jonathon
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Vice Chairman - Air Zimbabwe
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10.2.1959
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Kahari, George Payne
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Commissioner - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
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20.7.1930
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Kanenzoni, Elliot
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CIO official
|
25.12.1953
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Kangai, Kumbirai
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Secretary for External Affairs
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17.2.1938
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Karakadzai, Mike Tichafa
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|
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Karimanzira, David Ishemunyoro Godi
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Secretary for Finance
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25.5.1947
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Kasukuwere, Barbara
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Spouse of Saviour Kasukuwere
|
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Kasukuwere, Saviour
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Deputy-Secretary for Youth Affairs
|
23.10.1970
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Kaukonde, Ray Joseph
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Provincial Governor - Mashonaland East
|
4.3.1963
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Kutywayo, Dumisani
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
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Langa, Andrew
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Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism
|
13.1.1965
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Lesabe, Thenjiwe V
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Secretary for Women’s Affairs
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5.1.1933
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Mabaira, Stanley
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Machaya, Jaison (aka Jason) Max Kokerai
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Deputy Minister for Mines & Mining Development; Deputy Minister of Finance
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13.6.1952
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Made, Joseph Mtakwese
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Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
|
21.11.1954
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Madzongwe, Edna (aka Edina)
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President of the Senate
|
11.7.1943
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Mafa, David John
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ZANU-PF Provincial Chairman - Mashonaland West
|
|
Mahofa, Shuvai Ben
|
Former Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation
|
4.4.1941
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Mahoso, Tafataona
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Chair, Media Info. Commission
|
|
Makoni, John Samson
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Makoni, Simbarashe aka Simba
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Deputy Secretary General for Economic Affairs
|
22.3.1950
|
Makwavara, Sekesai
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Acting Mayor of Harare (ZANU-PF)
|
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Malinga, Joshua
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Deputy-Secretary for Disabled and Disadvantaged
|
28.04.1944
|
Malinga, Sithembiso (or Sithemboso)
|
ZANU-PF Deputy Secretary for Indigenization
|
|
Makoni, Alpinos
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|
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Makoni, John Samson
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Mandishona, G
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Chairman - Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
|
10.1.1956
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Mandizha, Barbara
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Deputy Police Commissioner
|
24.10.1959
|
Mangwana, Paul Munyaradzi
|
Minister of State Enterprises, Anti-Corruption and Anti-Monopolies
|
10.8.1961
|
Manikai, Edwin Isaac
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Businessman or Chairperson - National Social Security Authority
|
13.9.1962
|
Manyika, Elliot (aka Tapfumanei)
|
Youth Minister (possibly Minister without portfolio)
|
30.7.1955
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Manyonda, Kenneth (aka Vhundukai)
|
Former Deputy Minister of Industry and International Trade
|
10.8.1934
|
Manzanga, Niko Eken
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Maphenduka, Jonathon
|
|
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Maphosa, Fidelian
|
ZANU-PF Politburo Committee member
|
|
Mapuranga, Josphat
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Maronge, Abiot
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Marufu, Reward
|
Businessman
|
|
Marumahoko, Reuben
|
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
|
4.4.1948
|
Masanga, Gabriel
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CEP - Zimbabwe Steel and Iron Company
|
|
Masawi, Ephrahim Sango
|
Provisional Governor: Mashonaland Central
|
|
Mashaire, Florence
|
Acting Chairperson - Zimbabwe Investment Centre
|
28.2.1967
|
Mashamba, Kenneth
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Masuku, Angeline
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Provisional Governor: Matabeleland South
|
14.10.1936
|
Matanga, Godwin
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Deputy Police Commissioner
|
5.2.1962
|
Mathema, Cain
|
Provisional Governor: Bulawayo
|
28.1.1948
|
Mathuthu, Thokozile
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Provisional Governor: Matabeleland North
|
|
Matibiri, Innocent
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Deputy Police Commissioner
|
9.10.1968
|
Matiza, Joel Biggie (or Biggie Joel)
|
Deputy Minister of Rural Housing and Social Amenities
|
17.8.1960
|
Matonga, Bright (aka Brighton)
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Deputy Minister for Information and Publicity
|
22.5.1969
|
Matshalaga, Obert
|
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
|
24.1.1951
|
Matshiya, Melusi Mike
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs
|
|
Mawere, Mutumwa
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Businessman
|
11.1.1960
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Maxwebo, Campion
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Deputy to Fred Chunga
|
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Mbiriri, Partson
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development
|
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Mhlanga, Endy
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Secretary General of War Veterans
|
1952
|
Midzi, Amos Bernard Muvenga (or Mugenva)
|
Minister for Energy and Power Development
|
4.7.1952
|
Mkushi, John Piniel
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Businessman
|
7.7.1949
|
Mkushi, Thokozani
|
|
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Mlambo, Sephath
|
|
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Mnangagwa, Emmerson (or Emerson) Dambudzo
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Minister of Rural Housing and Social Amenities
|
15.9.1946
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Mnangagwa, Farai
|
|
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Mohadi, Kembo Campbell Dugishi
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Minister for Home Affairs
|
15.11.1949
|
Mombeshora, Swithun
|
Transport and Communications Minister
|
20.8.1945
|
Moyo, Headman
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ZANU-PF Provincial Chairman - Matabeleland North
|
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Moyo, Jonathan Nathaniel
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Member of Parliament for Tsholotsho
|
12.1.1957
|
Moyo, Mike
|
War Veterans National Sec. For Security
|
|
Moyo, Musa
|
ZANU-PF Politburo Committee Member
|
|
Moyo, Onemiso
|
General Manager - Mineral Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe
|
10.2.1959
|
Moyo, Simon Khaya
|
Former ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy-Secretary for Legal Affairs
|
12.1.1957 or 1945
|
Mpofu, Obert Moses
|
Minister of Industry and International Trade, ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy-Secretary for National Security
|
12.10.1951
|
Mpofu, Rido
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ZANU-PF Provincial Chairman - Matabeleland South
|
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Msika, Joseph W
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Vice President
|
6.12.1929 or 6.12.1923
|
Msika, Maria
|
|
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Msipa, Cephas George
|
Provisional Governor: Midlands
|
7.07.1931
|
Msipa, Sharlotte
|
Spouse of Cephas Msipa
|
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Mubaiwa, Richard
|
CEO- Zimbabwe Investment Centre
|
28.2.1967
|
Muchena, Olivia Nyembesi (aka Nyembezi)
|
Minister of State for Science and Technology Department
|
18.8.1946
|
Muchinguiri, Oppah Chamu Zvipange
|
Secretary for Gender and Culture
|
14.12.1958
|
Muchinguri, Tapiwa Rushesha
|
|
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Mudede, Tobias (or Tobaiwa) aka Tonneth
|
Registrar General
|
22.12.1942
|
Mudenge, Stan aka Mudenge, Isaak Stanilaus Gorerazvo
|
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education
|
17.12.1941
|
Mugabe, Grace
|
Spouse of Robert Mugabe
|
23.7.1965
|
Mugabe, Leo
|
MP and nephew of Robert Mugabe
|
29.11.1959
|
Mugabe, Robert Gabriel
|
President
|
21.1.1924 or 21.2.1924
|
Mugabe, Sabina
|
Senior Committee Member
|
14.10.1934
|
Muguti, Edwin
|
Deputy Minister of Health and Child Welfare
|
2.5.1964
|
Mujuru, Joyce Teurai Ropa
|
Vice-President
|
15.4.1955
|
Mujuru, Solomon Tapfumaneyi Ruzambo (aka Rex Nango)
|
Senior Committee Member
|
1.5.1949
|
Mukome, Petty Chipo
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Mukondiwa, Pascal
|
|
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Mumbengegwi, Samuel Creighton
|
Minister for Indigenisation and Empowerment
|
23.10.1942
|
Mumgengegwi, Simbarashe (aka Sekeramayi)
|
Minister for Foreign Affairs
|
20.7.1945
|
Mumgengegwi, (or Mumbengegwi) Emily
|
|
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Murerwa (aka Murerwas), Herbert Muchemwa
|
Minister of Finance
|
31.7.1941
|
Murerwa, Ruth Atipo (or Chipo)
|
Spouse of Herbert Murerwa
|
27.7.1947
|
Musariri, Munyaradzi
|
Assistant Police Commissioner
|
|
Mushayakarara, Elisha
|
CEO - Zimbabwe Financial Holding Company
|
1.1.1964
|
Mushohwe, Christopher Chindoti
|
Minister of Transport and Communications
|
6.2.1954
|
Mutasa, Didymus Noel Edwin
|
Minister of State for National Security
|
27.7.1935
|
Mutasa, Gertrude
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Spouse of Didymus Mutasa
|
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Mutemachani, G T
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|
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Mutezo, Munacho Thomas Alvar
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Minister of State for Water Resources and Infrastructural Development
|
14.2.1954
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Mutinhiri, Abros (Ambros aka Ambrose)
|
Minister of Youth Development and Employment Creation, Retired Brigadier
|
22.2.1944
|
Mutiwekuziva, Kenneth Kaparadza
|
Deputy Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development
|
27.5.1948
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Muvuti, Samuel Tendai
|
CEO - Grain Marketing Board
|
6.7.1957
|
Muwandi, Jason Njodzi
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Muzenda, Tsitsi V
|
Senior Committee Member
|
28.10.1922
|
Muzonzini, Elisha
|
Former Director-General, Central Intelligence Organisation
|
24.6.1957
|
Mwale, Joseph
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CIO official
|
|
Ncube Abedinico
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Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
|
13.10.1954
|
Ncube, Vivian
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Commissioner - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
|
|
Ndlovu, Andrew
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War Veteran National Secretary for Projects
|
|
Ndlovu, Naison K
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Secretary for Production and Labour
|
22.10.1930
|
Ndlovu, Richard
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ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy Commissariat
|
26.6.1942
|
Ndlovu, Sikhanyisu
|
Deputy-Secretary for Commissariat
|
20.9.1949
|
Nerwande, Elizabeth
|
CEO - ZIMTRADE
|
|
Nguni, Sylvester Robert
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Deputy Minister of Agriculture
|
4.8.1955
|
Nhandara, Handson
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Nhema, Francis Chenayaimoyo Dunstan
|
Environment and Tourism Minister
|
17.4.1959
|
Nkomo, Georgina
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Spouse of John Nkomo
|
|
Nkomo, John Landa
|
Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of ZANU-PF
|
22.8.1934
|
Nkomo, Louise
|
Spouse of Frances Nhema
|
|
Nyambuya, Michael Reuben
|
Minister of Energy and Power Development
|
23.7.1955
|
Nyanhongo, Hubert Magadzire
|
Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications
|
|
Nyathi, George
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ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy Secretary of Science and Technology
|
|
Nyikayaramba, Douglas
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Executive Secretary of Election Supervisory Commission
|
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Nyoni, Peter Baka
|
Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, and spouse of Sithembiso Nyoni
|
10.1.1950
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Nyoni, Sithembiso Gile Glad
|
Minister of State, Informal Sector,
|
20.9.1949
|
Nzuwa, Mariyawanda
|
|
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Parirenyatwa, David Pagwese
|
Deputy Minister, Health and Child Welfare
|
2.8.1950
|
Passaportis, Rick
|
Businessman
|
|
Patel, Khantibal
|
ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy Secretary of Finance
|
28.10.1928
|
Pfidze, Luwiza China
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Pote, Selina (or Celine) M
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Deputy-Secretary for Gender and Culture
|
|
Ramakgapoia, Loud
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Rautenback, Wilhelm
|
Businessman
|
23.9.1959
|
Ravasingadi, Lingwe
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Rusere, Rinos (or Tinos or Tino)
|
Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development
|
10.5.1945
|
Sakabuya, Morris
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Deputy Minister of Local Government, Public Works and Urban Development
|
|
Sakupwanya, Stanley
|
Deputy-Secretary for Health and Child Welfare
|
30.3.1944
|
Samkange, Nelson Tapera Crispen
|
Provisional Governor: Mashonaland West
|
|
Sandi (aka Sachi), E
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ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy Secretary of Home Affairs
|
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Savanhu, Tendai
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ZANU-PF Politburo Deputy Secretary of Transport and Social Welfare
|
21.3.1968
|
Sekeramayi, Lovemore
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Chief Election Officer - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
|
|
Sekeramayi, Sydney (or Sidney) Tigere
|
Minister of Defence
|
30.3.1944
|
Sekeramayi, Tsitsi Chihuri
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Spouse of Sydney Sekeremayi
|
circa 1944
|
Shamu, Webster Kotiwani
|
Minister of State Policy Implementation in the President's Office
|
6.06.1945
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Shamuyarira, Dorothy
|
|
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Shamuyarira, Nathan Marwirakuwa
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Secretary for Information and Publicity
|
29.9.1928
|
Shangahaidonhi, Cosmas
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ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Shiri, Perence
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Air Marshal (Air Force)
|
1.11.1955
|
Shumba, Isaiah Masvayamwando
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Deputy Minister, Education, Sports and Culture
|
3.1.1949
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Sibanda, Jabulani
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Chair, National War Veteran's Association
|
31.12.1970
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Sibanda, Levy
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Deputy Police Commissioner
|
|
Sibanda, Misheck Julius Mpande
|
Cabinet Secretary
|
3.05.1949
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Sibanda, Phillip Valerio (Valentine)
|
Commander, Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant General
|
25.8.1956
|
Sikhosana (or Sikosana) Absolom
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Secretary for Youth Affairs
|
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Silukhumi, Naneti
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Second spouse of Ignatius Chombo
|
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Siyachitema, Jonathon
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Commissioner - Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
|
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Stamps, Cindy Elaine
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Businesswoman
|
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Stamps, Timothy
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Health and Child Welfare Minister
|
15.10.1936
|
Takawira, Amod
|
CEO - National Social Security Authority
|
28.2.1967
|
Thackay, Monty
|
Businessman
|
|
Tnwengwa, Solomon aka Tawengwa, Solomon Chirume
|
Deputy-Secretary for Finance
|
15.06.1940
|
Tshawe, Jabulani
|
ZANU-PF Politburo Provincial Chairman Bulawayo
|
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Tumisang, Tabela
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Tungamirai, Josiah T
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Secretary for Empowerment and Indigenisation
|
8.10.1948
|
Udenge, Samuel
|
Deputy Minister of Economic Development
|
|
Utete, Charles
|
Chairman of the Presidential Land Review Committee
|
30.10.1938
|
Utete, Verna Lucy
|
Cabinet Secretary
|
|
Veterai, Edmore
|
Senior Assistant Police Commissioner, Commanding Officer, Harare
|
|
Whabira, Job
|
|
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Zambuko, Sabastian
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Zenzo, Nsimbi
|
Former ZANU-PF Politburo Provincial Chairman, Bulawayo
|
|
Zhou, Tazviona
|
ZEC Senior Constituency Officer
|
|
Zhuwao, Patrick
|
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology and nephew of Robert Mugabe
|
23.5.1967
|
Zhuwarara, Rino
|
|
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Zimonte, Paradzal (aka Zimondi Paradzai)
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Prisons Director
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4.3.1947
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Zvinavashe, Vitalis
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Retired General
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27.9.1943
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