Joice Mujuru
Zimbabwean politician (born 1955) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joice Runaida Mujuru (née Mugari; born 15 April 1955), also known by her nom-de-guerre Teurai Ropa Nhongo, is a Zimbabwean revolutionary and politician who served as Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 2004 to 2014. Previously she had served as a government minister. She also served as Vice-President of ZANU–PF. She was married to Solomon Mujuru until his death in 2011 and was long considered a potential successor to President Robert Mugabe, but in 2014 she was denounced for allegedly plotting against Mugabe. As a result of the accusations against her, Mujuru lost both her post as Vice-President and her position in the party leadership. She was expelled from the party a few months later, after which she formed the new Zimbabwe People First party.
Joice Mujuru | |
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First Vice-President of Zimbabwe | |
In office 6 December 2004 (2004-12-06) – 8 December 2014 (2014-12-08) | |
President | Robert Mugabe |
Preceded by | Simon Muzenda |
Succeeded by | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
Founder of the National People's Party President of the National People's Party | |
Assumed office since 2017 | |
Preceded by | Party founded |
Vice-President and Second Secretary of ZANU-PF | |
In office 6 December 2004 – 8 December 2014 | |
President | Robert Mugabe |
Preceded by | Simon Muzenda |
Succeeded by | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
Secretary of the ZANU–PF Women's League | |
In office 1981–1988 | |
Preceded by | Sally Mugabe |
Succeeded by | Tsungirirai Hungwe |
Personal details | |
Born | Runaida Mugari (1955-04-15) 15 April 1955 (age 69) Mount Darwin, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) |
Political party | National People's Party (since 2017) Zimbabwe People First (2016–17) ZANU–PF (until 2015) |
Spouse | Solomon Mujuru (1977–2011) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | Women's University in Africa |
Nickname | Teurai Ropa |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army |
Years of service | 1972–1979 |
Rank | Commissar |
Commands | Second-in-Command of Zhunta Camp |
Battles/wars | Rhodesian Bush War |