Author: Ethelly Mpini

Former Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku died

On this day in 2017, former Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku died at a hospital in South Africa. He died due to liver and kidney problems at the age of 70.

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Former Minister of Youth Development, Indegenisation and Empowerment Francis Nhema was born

On this day in 1959, politician Francis Nhema was born in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Francis Nhema became active in politics in 1975 and was a member of ZANU-PF. Under the Government of National Unity, he was appointed minister on Environment and Tourism (2009-2013). In 2013, he was appointed Minister of Youth Development, Indegenisation and Empowerment, he […]

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Former vice-president of Zimbabwe Joice Mujuru was born

On this day in 1955, politician Joice Mujuru (born Runaida Mugari) was born in Mt Darwin in Zimbabwe. Mujuru joined the Rhodesian Bush War as a teenager and was nicknamed “Teurai Ropa” because of her war tactics. In 1977, she got married to the late Solomon Mujuru. Post independance she was appointed Minister of Sports, […]

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The late Methodist Minister and first black Prime Minister of Zimbabwe Rhodesia Bishop Abel Muzorewa was born

On this day in 1925, politician and religious leader Bishop Abel Muzorewa was born in Old Umtali (Mutare), Zimbabwe. Muzorewa studied theology at Old Umtali Bible School, he was ordained as a Methodist priest in 1963 and in 1968 he was ordained as Bishop. In 1971, together Canaan Banana, they formed the United African National […]

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The attack launched on the 10th by Rhodesian army and military personnel on ZAPU rebels came to an end

On this day in 1979, the attack launched By Rhodesian army and military on ZAPU rebels between Lusaka and Malungushi, Zambia came to an end. Twelve ZAPU rebels died.

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Ian Smith becomes prime minister of Southern Rhodesia

On this day in 1964, Ian Douglas Smith became the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) succeeding Winston Field.

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Former Zimbabwe National Soccer Team Captain Norman Mapeza was born

On this day in 1972, footballer Norman Mapeza was born in Zimbabwe. Mapeza began his football career playing for Darryn Textiles F.C in Harare. He then moved to Europe where he played for Galatasaray in the 1990s UEFA Champions League. He also coached football clubs in Zimbabwe before becoming the Warriors Captain. Currently, he is […]

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Nationalist George Silundika died. He was the first to be appointed the ministerial post of Roads, Road Traffic, Post and Telecommunication, post independance.

Zimbabwe Minister George Silundika died on this day in 1981. Silundika suffered a stroke working in office. He was currently working as a Minister of Roads, Roads Traffic, Post and Telecommunications. Silundika was buried at the National Heroes Acre on the 14th of the same month

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Former Zimbabwe-Rhodesia prime minister Bishop Abel Muzorewa died

On this day in 2010, the first black prime minister of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia Bishop Abel Muzorewa died at his home in Harare. He died after battling with cancer. Muzorewa was 84 at the time of his death.

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ZANU-PF central committee member Cde Victoria Chitepo was found dead at her home in Harare

On this day in 2016, ZANU-PF central committee member Cde Victoria Chitepo was found dead by her granddaughter at her home in Mount Pleasant, Harare. Victoria Chitepo was the wife of the late Advocate Herbert Chitepo. She died at the age of 87.

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The first native-born Prime Minister Ian Smith was born

On this day in 1919, politician Ian Douglas Smith was born in Selukwe now Shurugwi, a small town in Midlands Province. His father was a prominent rancher in Rhodeisa. He did his primary education at Selukwe Primary, secondary education at Chaplin High School in Gweru and did a Bachelor of Commerce at the Rhodes University […]

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The late ZIPRA and deputy commander of the ZNA Lieutenant General Lookout Masuku was born

On this day in 1940, Lieutenant General Lookout Khalisabantu Vumindaba Masuku was born. During the Second Chimurenga Masuku commanded the Zimbabwe People’s Reolutionary Army a military wing of the Zimbabwe African People’s Revolutionary Army (ZAPU) and after independance he served the country as the deputy commander of the Zimbabwe national Army (ZNA) up until 1982. […]

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ZIPRA commander and deputy commander of the ZNA Lieutenant General Lookout Masuku died of cryptococcal meningitis

On this day in 1982, commander of the Zimbabwe People’s Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA), a militant wing of Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) Lookout Masuku died due to cryptococcal meningitis at Parirenyatwa Hospital. General Masuku died a few weeks after his release from prison at the age of 45.

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Entrepreneur and inventor Pasi William Sachiti was born

On this day in 1985, entrepreneur Pasi William Sachiti (Pasihapori Chidziva) was born in Harare, Zimbabwe. He obtained his primary education in Zimbabwe before moving to the United Kingdom. Sachiti has founded 4 companies in the UK, 3 of them were sold. His current company is called KarGo, an artificial intelligence controlled vehicle designed to […]

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The late and first MDC spokesperson Learnmore Jongwe was born

On this day in 1974, politician Learnmore Jongwe was born in Zhombe, Zimbabwe. Jongwe joined politics in the late 1990s, at the first MDC congress he was elected as the first Party Spokesperson in 1999. It is alleged, Jongwe murdered his wife in 2002 after finding her in bed with another man. He died of […]

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