Philip Chiyangwa
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Philip Chiyangwa the founder of the Affirmative Action Group, a chair of Native Africa Investments Ltd., and has served as an MP
for the ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe
. He is a cousin of President Robert Mugabe
.
Philip Chiyangwa grew up in Chegutu town, some 100 km south of Harare. He went to St. Francis school. His mother was from the Guta raJehovah
City of the Lord sect. His young brothers James (Jimalo), Josphat and Mophat went to Pfupajena school. He worked for Chakari Mine before he was called up as a member of the BSAP African Reserve.
As a member of the BSAP African Reserve and served for several months in the lead-up, during and post the March 1980 election. In the November 2000, publication The History of the British South Africa Police, Chiyangwa was featured in a photograph taken at the time of the election lying prone with a police-issued FN, chatting to a senior, white BSAP officer. A copy was leaked to Zimbabwe's independent press bringing a vehement denial by Chiyangwa who offered a substantial reward for information as to (the photo's) source. The photo was, in fact, taken from the BSAP's magazine Outpost archives in the early 1980s, to be used at a later date for the-then unplanned history.
Chiyangwa was the party chairman of Mashonaland West
, one of the party's most powerful constituencies after Mashonaland Central
.
In 1996 he proposed the indigenisation of Zimbabwe through the removal of white farmers from the country threatening "Rwanda" if they didn't chose to leave.
Chiyangwa is the proprietor of Native Africa Investments Ltd. based in Harare
. His company has been involved in a few high-profile takeovers, the most famous being G&D Shoes which he tried, with success to save from liquidation. He is a founder member of the Affirmative Action Group (AAG). He was also responsible for the 1998 visit to Zimbabwe by singer Michael Jackson
and after announcing to National media that he would be working with the singer on various business projects.
In 2004–05 he was arrested and detained for several months by Mugabe's notorious CIO after being accused of passing state secrets to South Africa agents. He allegedly received severe beatings and torture and suffered a mild stroke, and has subsequently away from politics and now concentrating on his growing empire.
Chiyangwa is married and has children.
Phillp is married to Elizabeth Jumah and they have 2 daughters named Ellen Vannessa and Michelle Martha
Married under chapter 5.11 in 1988
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for the ZANU-PF party in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
. He is a cousin of President Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
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Philip Chiyangwa grew up in Chegutu town, some 100 km south of Harare. He went to St. Francis school. His mother was from the Guta raJehovah
Guta raJehovah
Guta raJehovah or Guta ra Jehovah is a church in Zvimba, Zimbabwe, approximately one hundred miles from the capital Harare. It is also known as the City of God. The Church was founded by Mai Chaza in 1954...
City of the Lord sect. His young brothers James (Jimalo), Josphat and Mophat went to Pfupajena school. He worked for Chakari Mine before he was called up as a member of the BSAP African Reserve.
As a member of the BSAP African Reserve and served for several months in the lead-up, during and post the March 1980 election. In the November 2000, publication The History of the British South Africa Police, Chiyangwa was featured in a photograph taken at the time of the election lying prone with a police-issued FN, chatting to a senior, white BSAP officer. A copy was leaked to Zimbabwe's independent press bringing a vehement denial by Chiyangwa who offered a substantial reward for information as to (the photo's) source. The photo was, in fact, taken from the BSAP's magazine Outpost archives in the early 1980s, to be used at a later date for the-then unplanned history.
Chiyangwa was the party chairman of Mashonaland West
Mashonaland West
Mashonaland West is a province of Zimbabwe. It has an area of 57,441 km² and a population of approximately 1.2 million . Chinhoyi is the capital of the province.Mashonaland West is divided into 6 districts:* Chegutu* Hurungwe* Kadoma* Kariba...
, one of the party's most powerful constituencies after Mashonaland Central
Mashonaland Central
Mashonaland Central is a province of Zimbabwe. It has an area of 28,347 km² and a population of approximately 998,265 , representing about 8.5% of the total Zimbabwe population.- Background :Bindura is the capital of the province...
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In 1996 he proposed the indigenisation of Zimbabwe through the removal of white farmers from the country threatening "Rwanda" if they didn't chose to leave.
Chiyangwa is the proprietor of Native Africa Investments Ltd. based in Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
. His company has been involved in a few high-profile takeovers, the most famous being G&D Shoes which he tried, with success to save from liquidation. He is a founder member of the Affirmative Action Group (AAG). He was also responsible for the 1998 visit to Zimbabwe by singer Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
and after announcing to National media that he would be working with the singer on various business projects.
In 2004–05 he was arrested and detained for several months by Mugabe's notorious CIO after being accused of passing state secrets to South Africa agents. He allegedly received severe beatings and torture and suffered a mild stroke, and has subsequently away from politics and now concentrating on his growing empire.
Chiyangwa is married and has children.
See also
- Politics of ZimbabwePolitics of ZimbabwePolitics of Zimbabwe takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential republic, whereby the President is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of government. Executive power is exercised by the government...
- Robert MugabeRobert MugabeRobert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
- Terence Tachiona
Phillp is married to Elizabeth Jumah and they have 2 daughters named Ellen Vannessa and Michelle Martha
Married under chapter 5.11 in 1988
External links
- Jailed Chiyangwa sells massive mansion newzimbabwe.com
- Chiyangwa Land Deal Raises Eyebrows thestandard.co.zw