Christopher Soames, Baron Soames (11 December 1979 – 18 April 1980)
Preceded by
Office established
Succeeded by
Arthur Mutambara and Thokozani Khuphe
Personal details
Born
Simon Vengai Muzenda
(1922-10-28)28 October 1922 Gutu district, Southern Rhodesia
Died
20 September 2003(2003-09-20) (aged 80) Harare, Zimbabwe
Cause of death
Kidney failure
Resting place
National Heroes Acre
Nationality
Zimbabwean
Political party
ZANU-PF
Spouse
Maud Muzenda
(m. 1950)
Relations
Davison Muzenda (brother)
Otilia Mazvitireni Muzenda (sister)
Chikwereti Muzenda (brother)
Dadire Muzenda (sister)
Children
Tsitsi Muzenda
Vitalis Vengesai Muzenda
Chikwereti Martin Muzenda
Virginia Muzenda
Ignatius Dewa Muzenda
Tendai Muzenda-Ngcobo
Tongai Matthew Muzenda
Parents
Muzenda Chekesai Murefu
Theresa Muchapedzei Chekasi
Residence(s)
Chisipite, Harare
Occupation
Politician
Profession
Carpenter
Nickname
Dr Mzee
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Simon Vengai Muzenda (28 October 1922 – 20 September 2003) was a Zimbabwean politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987 and as Vice-President of Zimbabwe from 1987 to 2003 under President Robert Mugabe.
^Bhebhe, Ngwabi (11 September 2016). "Dr Muzenda's Educational Escapades". The Sunday Mail.
^"Zimbabwe Aide Simon Muzenda, 81". The Washington Post. 21 September 2003.
^"Mujuru sworn in as vice president". The New Humanitarian. 6 December 2004.
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