Edgar Tekere
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Edgar Zivanai Tekere (1 April 1937 ā 7 June 2011), nicknamed "2 Boy",[1] was a Zimbabwean politician. He was the second and last Secretary General of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) who organised the party during the Lancaster House talks[2] and served in government before his popularity as a potential rival to Robert Mugabe caused their estrangement.[3]
Quick Facts Minister of Manpower Planning, President ...
Edgar Tekere | |
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Minister of Manpower Planning | |
In office April 1980 ā April 1989 | |
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Prime Minister |
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Vice PM | Simon Muzenda |
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Born | (1937-04-01)1 April 1937 Nyang'ombe, Southern Rhodesia |
Died | 7 June 2011(2011-06-07) (aged 74) Mutare, Zimbabwe |
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Political party | ZANU-PF (until 2008) |
Spouse(s) | Ruvimbo, Pamela |
Relations | Herbert Chitepo, Maurice Nyagumbo, |
Children | Farai, Maidei |
Residence(s) | Mutare, Zimbabwe |
Alma mater | University of London |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Economist, Military Commander |
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