Category: Birthdays

Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba (late) was born

On this day in 1990, Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba (late) was born. Makamba was the co-founder and director of a digital and broadcasting company known as , ‘Eleven dogs’. In 2020, he was caved in to Covid-19 few days on his return from New York City and he was recorded the first person to have […]

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Zimbabwean Politician Jonathan Moyo was born

On this day in 1957, Zimbabwean academic, ex-minister and politician Jonathan Moyo was born. Moyo is one of Zimbabwe’s most well known and controversial Politician. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree a a Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) degree in Public Policy and a masters degree in Public Administration. In 2019, he wrote a book, ‘Excelgate’ which […]

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Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change Job Sikhala was born in Gutu

On this day in 1972, Zimbabwean politician and the Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Change, Job Sikhala was born in Gutu. Hon Sikhala is one of the radical, resilient and courageous person who advocates for democracy. This is supported with the view that he was arrested at least 60 times for the reason of […]

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The late African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza of the Johane Masowe eChishanu was born

On this day in 1914, the late African preacher and religious leader Shoniwa Masedza aka baba Johane Masowe eChishanu was born in the rural district of Rusape in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). At the age of 17 he left his parents and headed towards Norton were he began working as a shoemaker. Shoniwa was nicknamed ‘Sixpence’. […]

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Zimbabwean born Roman Catholic priest Robert Mercer was born

On this day in 1935, Zimbabwean born Roman Catholic priest Robert Mercer was born. He served as Bishop for Anglican in Matebeleland between 1977-1987. On 27 March 2012, Mercers was ordained by Bishop Hopes as a Catholic priest in the cathedral of st John the Evangelist, Portsmouth.

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Professional footballer Costa Nhamoinesu was born

On this day in 1986, professional footballer Costa Nhamoinesu was born in Harare. Nhamoinesu started his senior career as a defender playing for Masvingo United. In 2008, he moved to Poland were he joined lower-league club KS Wisła Ustronianka. He switched to Zagłębie Lubin on a two-year loan before signing permanently for Zagłębie Lubin in […]

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Prominent Rhodesian (now Zimbabwe) wicketkeeper and batsman Howard Bruce Gardiner (late) was born

On this day in 1944, prominent Rhodesian (now Zimbabwe) wicketkeeper and batsman Howard Bruce Gardiner (late) was born in Bulawayo. In a match for a Matabeleland Invitation XI in Bulawayo he scored 86 in 58 minutes which included five sixes and ten fours which made him a famous player. In June 2018, he died in […]

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Zimbabwean actress Ulla Mahaka was born

On this day in 1974, Zimbabwean actress Ulla Mahaka was born. Mahaka is also a female musician, visual and performing arts and has vast talent in business. In 1998, she played part in a bush war movie titled ‘Flame’ which was released in Germany.

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Zimbabwean human rights advocate Pius Ncube was born

On this day in 1946, Zimbabwean Human Rights advocate Pius Ncube was born in Filabusi. On the 11th of September 2007, he resigned as the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bulawayo. On 23 October 2003, he received human Right Award for speaking against the late former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe‘s tyranny government. In doing […]

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Zimbabwea cricketer Admire Manyumwa was born

On this day in 1987, a Zimbabwean cricketer who played different formats of First-class cricket, Admire Manyumwa was born in Chitungwiza.

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Zimbabwean visual artist Wallen Mapondera was born

On this day in 1985, Zimbabwean visual artist Wallen Mapondera was born in Harare. In 2007, he graduated from Zimbabwe’s National Gallery School. Mapondera is a multi-disciplinary artist who creates work through painting and drawing. He is best known for his complex wall sculptures which he creates out of cardboards and textiles.

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Zimbabwean sculpture Jonathan Mhondorohuma was born

On this day in 1974, Zimbabwean sculpture Jonathan Mhondorohuma was born in Mvurwi. In 1997, he joined Chapungu Sculpture Park which self guided him the experience in his talented handmade carved sculptures.

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Director General and Secretary of the Standards Association of Zimbabwe, Eve Christine Gadzikwa was born

On this day in 1964, directer general and secretary of the Standard Associtation of Zimbabwe Eve Christine Mandaza was born. Eve was born on the eve of Christmas. She is the 13th President of AU standards body and had served as chairperson for the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) board and Institute of Directors of Zimbabwe […]

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Former programmer criminal cartel boss Paul Le Raux was born

On this day in 1972, Zimbabwean former programmer, criminal cartell boss and informant to the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Paul Le Raux was born. He started as a computer programmer and later became one of the world’s most wanted criminals. He migrated abroad in the 1990’s, where he showed his programming skills by developing […]

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Zimbabwean politician Fungayi Jessie Majome was born

On this day in 1971, Zimbabwean Politician Fungayi Jessie Majome was born. Majome is the founder and principlal of Co. Legal Practitioners and the former of Zimbawe Deputy minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and the Deputy Minister for Women’s affairs, gender and community development. She holds a master of Law (L.L.M), a master […]

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