Denis Norman
Denis Norman | |
|---|---|
Zimbabwean Minister of Power | |
| In office 1990โ1997 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1931 England |
| Died | 20 December 2019 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | British / Zimbabwean |
| Residence | Oxfordshire |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Denis R. Norman (26 March 1931 – 20 December 2019) was a British-Zimbabwean politician who spent a total of twelve years in the Cabinet of Robert Mugabe. He was known as "Nothing Wrong Norman" due to his penchant for trying to put a positive spin on difficult situations.[1][2]
From 2003 he lived in Oxfordshire, England, before his death on 20 December 2019.[3]
Career
Norman headed the
Minister of Power – from 1990 to 1997.[1][2][8] As minister of transport, Norman began introducing safety regulations for public transport.[9]
References
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- ^ a b Rook, Mike. "Farmer At War, 30 years on..." SW Radio Africa. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
- ^ Lamb, Christina (24 February 2003). "Could Zimbabwe be the next Rwanda". New Statesman. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
- ^ Holland, Heidi (2008). Dinner With Mugabe: The untold story of a freedom fighter who became a tyrant. South Africa: Penguin Books. p. 114.
- ^ Lewis, Anthony (22 January 1987). "AT HOME ABROAD; The Beira Corridor". New York Times. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: 1990 General Elections". EISA. Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
- ^ Tendai Hildegarde Manzvanzvike (24 April 2009). "Zimbabwe: Bus Disasters - When is Enough, Enough?". The Herald. Retrieved 10 June 2009.