Frederick Shava
Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava is a Zimbabwean politician who was appointed to cabinet as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in February 2021.[1] Prior to his appointment, he served as Zimbabwe's representative to the United Nations where he was the President of the UN Economic and Social Affairs Council.[2] Shava also served in Robert Mugabe's government, as a cabinet minister as the Minister of Labour, Manpower Planning and Development from 1981 to 1986 and Minister of State for Political Affairs in 1987.[3]
While a cabinet minister in the Mugabe government, Shava was arrested, tried and convicted for corruption in the Willowgate motor scandal, a matter that he was later pardoned for by the president.[4]
He has also served as an ambassador for Zimbabwe in China.[4]
Education[]
Frederick Shava holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Philosophy in parasitology from Royal Holloway College; a Master of Science in nematology from Imperial College; and a Bachelor of Science in biology from University of Zimbabwe.[5]
References[]
- ^ Machivenyika, Farirai (8 February 2021). "JUST IN: President makes Ministerial appointments". The Herald. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ Mabasa, Sasa (20 September 2016). "Zimbabwe chosen to lead UN economic, social council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ Reuters (1981-06-14). "ZIMBABWE EXODUS IS GREATER NOW THAN IN WAR (Published 1981)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ a b Maguchu, Prosper (2019). Transitional Justice and Socio-Economic Rights in Zimbabwe. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. pp. 87–88. ISBN 9789462653238.
- ^ United Nations Economic and Social Council. "2016: H.E. Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava (Republic of Zimbabwe)". www.un.org. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- 21st-century Zimbabwean politicians
- Ambassadors of Zimbabwe to China
- Living people
- Foreign ministers of Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean officials of the United Nations
- University of Zimbabwe alumni
- Alumni of Imperial College London
- Alumni of the University of London