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 convicted for perjury 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 8 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Mabasa, Sasa (20 September 2016). "Zimbabwe chosen to lead UN economic, social council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Reuters (14 June 1981). "ZIMBABWE EXODUS IS GREATER NOW THAN IN WAR (Published 1981)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ 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 8 February 2021.
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