Lazarus Nkala
By Elizabeth D.T. Taderera
Lazarus Nkala was a Rhodesian trade union leader born on the 26th of February 1927 in Filabusi, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)....
Charlton Cezani Ngcebetsha
By Elizabeth D.T. Taderera
Born: 18 February 1909 (Butterworth, South Africa)
Died: 11 March 1977 (Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe))
Ngcebetsha was a politician involved in the liberation movement....
National Heroes Acre
By Elizabeth D.T. Taderera
The national monument and burial ground located seven kilometers from Harare towards Norton. The site is 57 acres. Its stated purpose...
Dr Tichafa Samuel Parirenyatwa
By Elizabeth D.T. Taderera
Zimbabwe’s first black medical doctor was born on the 17th of July 1927 in Rusape in the Manicaland Province. He did...
Simon Muzenda
Name: Simon Muzenda
Born: 28 October 1922
Died: 20 September 2003 (80)
In Office As: Deputy Prime Minster 1980-1987
Vice-President 1987-2003
Political Party- ZANU PF
Succeeded by: Joyce Mujuru
Facts: Muzenda...
Joseph Msika
Profile
Name
Joseph Msika
Born
06 December 1923
Chiweshe, Rhodesia
Died
04 August 2009 (Age 85)
In Office As
Vice-President
December 1999 - August 2009
Political Party
ZANU-EF
Preceded by
Joshua Nkomo
Succeeded by
Joshua Nkomo
Facts
Worked as a carpenter...
Joshua Nkomo “Father Zimbabwe”
Name: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo
D.O.B: June 19 1917
D.O.D: July 1 1999 (aged 82)
Spouse: Johanna Mafuyana Nkomo
Vice-president of Zimbabwe 1987-1999
Joshua Nkomo, who died aged 82, was...
James R.D Chikerema
Birth date: 2nd April 1925
Death date: 22nd March 2006
Accolades:
President of the Front for the Liberation of Zimbabwe.
President of the southern Rhodesia...
Canaan Banana: Zimbabwe’s First president
Name: Canaan Sodindo Banana
Born: 5 March 1936
Esiphezini, Southern Rhodesia
Died: 10 November 2003 (Age 67)
Spouse: Janet(Mbuyazwe) Banana 1961-2003. 4 children
Presidential tenure: 18 April...
Jason Ziyapapa Moyo
Lifespan: 1927-1977
Place of birth: Plumtree
Positions Held:
1957- Chairman of African National Congress, Bulawayo Branch
1962- Treasurer, Zimbabwe African People’s Union
1963- External Representative
1974-...