Simon Muzenda
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Simon Vengai Muzenda (28 October 1922 – 20 September 2003) was a Zimbabwean politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and as Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2003 under President Robert Mugabe.
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Simon Muzenda | |
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First Vice-President of Zimbabwe | |
In office 31 December 1987 – 20 September 2003 | |
President | Robert Mugabe |
Succeeded by | Joice Mujuru (2004) |
Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe | |
In office 18 April 1980 – 22 December 1987 | |
President | Canaan Banana |
Prime Minister | Robert Mugabe |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 18 April 1980 – 1 January 1981 | |
Governor | Christopher Soames, Baron Soames (11 December 1979 – 18 April 1980) |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Arthur Mutambara and Thokozani Khuphe |
Personal details | |
Born | Simon Vengai Muzenda (1922-10-28)28 October 1922 Gutu district, Southern Rhodesia |
Died | 20 September 2003(2003-09-20) (aged 80) Harare, Zimbabwe |
Cause of death | Kidney failure |
Resting place | National Heroes Acre |
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Political party | ZANU-PF |
Spouse |
Maud Muzenda (m. 1950) |
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Residence(s) | Chisipite, Harare |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Carpenter |
Nickname | Dr Mzee |
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