Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava (born 20 March 1949) is a Zimbabwean politician who was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in February 2021 and sworn in on 2 March 2021.[1][2] He also serves as a member of the Senate representing Midlands Province, having been sworn in on 17 March 2021.[3] He replaced the late Sibusiso Moyo in both the Senate and as foreign minister.[3]
Frederick Shava | |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade | |
| Assumed office 2 March 2021 | |
| President | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Vice President | |
| Preceded by | Sibusiso Moyo |
| Member of the Senate for Midlands Province | |
| Assumed office 17 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sibusiso Moyo |
| Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to the United Nations | |
| In office 19 September 2014 – 2021 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Preceded by | Chitsaka Chipaziwa |
| Succeeded by | Stuart Comberbach |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1949 Chivi, Cheteni Village, Southern Rhodesia |
| Political party | ZANU–PF |
| Spouse | Beatrice Foya Shava |
| Alma mater | Royal Holloway College Imperial College London |
Prior to his appointment, Shava served as Zimbabwe's representative to the United Nations, where he was the President of the UN Economic and Social Affairs Council.[4][5] Shava also served in Robert Mugabe's government as the Minister of Labour, Manpower Planning and Development from 1981 to 1986 and Minister of State for Political Affairs in 1987.[6] 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.[7] He also served as Zimbabwe's ambassador to China from 2007 to 2014.[4][7] He became Council Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community in August 2024.[8]
Early life and education
editShava was born on 20 March 1949 in Chivi, in what was then the colony of Southern Rhodesia.[4] He attended secondary school at St. Ignatius College in Chishawasha, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Zambia[4] or the University of Zimbabwe.[9] He also holds a Master of Science in nematology from Imperial College London and a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, both in parasitology, from Royal Holloway College.[4][9]
References
edit- ^ Machivenyika, Farirai (8 February 2021). "JUST IN: President makes Ministerial appointments". The Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "Frederick Shava sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs". The Zimbabwe Mail. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ a b "Zanu PF replaces dead legislators". The Zimbabwe Mail. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Biography for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Ambassador Frederick Makamure Shava" (PDF). Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ Mabasa, Sasa (20 September 2016). "Zimbabwe chosen to lead UN economic, social council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "ZIMBABWE EXODUS IS GREATER NOW THAN IN WAR (Published 1981)". The New York Times. Reuters. 14 June 1981. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Zim takes over Sadc Council of Ministers reins". herald.com.zw. The Herald. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b United Nations Economic and Social Council. "2016: H.E. Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava (Republic of Zimbabwe)". www.un.org. Retrieved 8 February 2021.