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In 2017, Major General Edzai Chimonyo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and was also appointed Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He served in this role until his death in July 2021 and was succeeded by David |
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In December, 2020, Lieutenant General Chimonyo was flown to [[India]] for medical treatment to cancer and lung complications.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/zna-commander-flown-to-india-for-medical-treatment/ |title=ZNA Commander Flown To India For Medical Treatment |author=ZM Staff |date= December 13, 2020 |publisher= The Zimbabwe Mail|access-date=June 11, 2024}}</ref>On July, 8, 2021, He died of cancer at the age of 68.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/zimbabwe-army-commander-edzai-chimonyo-dies/ |title=Zimbabwe Army Commander Edzai Chimonyo dies |author=ZM Staff |date= July 8, 2021|publisher=Zimbabwe Mail |access-date=June 11, 2024}}</ref> |
In December, 2020, Lieutenant General Chimonyo was flown to [[India]] for medical treatment to cancer and lung complications.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/zna-commander-flown-to-india-for-medical-treatment/ |title=ZNA Commander Flown To India For Medical Treatment |author=ZM Staff |date= December 13, 2020 |publisher= The Zimbabwe Mail|access-date=June 11, 2024}}</ref>On July, 8, 2021, He died of cancer at the age of 68.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thezimbabwemail.com/zimbabwe/zimbabwe-army-commander-edzai-chimonyo-dies/ |title=Zimbabwe Army Commander Edzai Chimonyo dies |author=ZM Staff |date= July 8, 2021|publisher=Zimbabwe Mail |access-date=June 11, 2024}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:40, 10 June 2024
Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo (November 7, 1952 - July 8, 2021) was a Zimbabwean military officer and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army from December 2017 to July 2021.[1]
Edzai Chimonyo | |
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| Birth name | Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo |
| Born | November 7, 1952 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 8 July 2021 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | Zimbabwe |
| Service/ | Zimbabwe National Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Career
In 2017, Major General Edzai Chimonyo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and was also appointed Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He served in this role until his death in July 2021 and was succeeded by David
Death
In December, 2020, Lieutenant General Chimonyo was flown to India for medical treatment to cancer and lung complications.[2]On July, 8, 2021, He died of cancer at the age of 68.[3]
References
- ^ Denford Smith (July 8, 2021). "ZNA Commander Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo Dies". ZANU-PF. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ ZM Staff (December 13, 2020). "ZNA Commander Flown To India For Medical Treatment". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ ZM Staff (July 8, 2021). "Zimbabwe Army Commander Edzai Chimonyo dies". Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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