John Houghton (Zimbabwean politician)
John Roland Houghton | |
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Member of the Parliament of Zimbabwe | |
Assumed office 2018 | |
Constituency | Kariba |
Mayor of Kariba | |
In office 2003?–? | |
Personal details | |
Born | John Roland Houghton 9 September 1945 Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) |
Nationality | Zimbabwean |
Political party | Movement for Democratic Change |
John Roland Houghton (born 9 September 1945) is a Zimbabwean politician who is currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Kariba. He was first elected in the 2018 Zimbabwean general election as a member of the Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC–T). He previously served as the Mayor of Kariba.[1]
Early life[]
John Houghton was born on September 9, 1945 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe). He is of English descent.
Career[]
Houghton worked as an electrical engineer prior to being elected the Mayor of Kariba in 2003.[2] In the 2018 Zimbabwean general election, he was elected to represent Kariba in the Parliament of Zimbabwe.
References[]
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.parlzim.gov.zw. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "White mayor elected in Zimbabwe". independent. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
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