Simon Khaya-Moyo (1 October 1945[1] – 14 November 2021)[2] was a Zimbabwean politician and Chairman of ZANU-PF at the time of his death. He was the Ambassador of Zimbabwe to South Africa from 2007 to 2011.[3]
Simon Khaya-Moyo | |
|---|---|
| File:Simon Khaya Moyo.jpg | |
| Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services | |
| In office October 2017 – September 2018 | |
| President | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Chairman of ZANU-PF | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Leader | Robert Mugabe Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Preceded by | Oppah Muchinguri |
| Ambassador to South Africa | |
| In office 2 February 2007 – 2 March 2011 | |
| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Succeeded by | Phelekezela Mphoko |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Zimbabwe |
| Political party | ZANU-PF |
He was appointed Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Minister in October 2017, taking over from Christopher Mushohwe. However, he was later removed from the Zimbabwe Cabinet in September 2018.[4]
Khaya-Moyo was placed on the United States sanctions list in 2003.[5]
He died on 14 November 2021 due to cancer at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo.[6]
See also
References
- ^ https://static.pmg.org.za/docs/2004/appendices/041103biography.htm
- ^ https://www.zimlive.com/2021/11/14/former-minister-simon-khaya-moyo-dies-aged-76/
- ^ http://mg.co.za/article/2008-02-26-zim-ambassador-decries-outside-interference
- ^ https://www.theindependent.co.zw/2018/09/14/new-cabinet-an-average-team/
- ^ Blocking property of persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe.
- ^ Herald, The. "BREAKING: Simon Khaya Moyo dies". The Herald. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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