Nelson Chamisa
Nelson Chamisa | |
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Morgan Richard Tsvangirai | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Supa Mandiwanzira |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Victoria, Rhodesia (now Masvingo, Zimbabwe) | 2 February 1978
Political party | none |
Other political affiliations | Citizens Coalition for Change (2022–2024) Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (2019–2021) Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (2005–2018) |
Residence(s) | Harare, Zimbabwe |
Alma mater | Harare Polytechnic University of Zimbabwe |
Occupation |
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Nelson Chamisa (born 2 February 1978
Biography
He was born in the small town of Masvingo in 1978. Nelson studied at Harare Polytechnic and the University of Zimbabwe.[citation needed]
Chamisa is the former chairperson of the
In March 2007 he was attacked at
On 10 February 2009, Morgan Tsvangirai designated Chamisa for the position of Minister of Information, Communication, and Technology as part of the national unity government.[7] After taking office, he fell into a dispute with Webster Shamu, the Minister of Information and Publicity, regarding which ministry should deal with telecommunications. The Herald reported on 10 April 2009, that President Robert Mugabe had assigned responsibility for telecommunications to the Ministry of Transport, headed by Nicholas Goche.[8] Chamisa and Tsvangirai objected to this decision, saying that Mugabe had no power to unilaterally assign telecommunications to another ministry under the terms of the power-sharing agreement.
Chamisa served as a cabinet minister from February 2009 to July 2013, until the end of the
When party leader Morgan Tsvangirai began battling colon cancer, power struggles began to ensue in the party, mainly between the three Vice Presidents Chamisa,
On 30 July 2018, Chamisa lost a disputed election to ZANU PF's Mnangagwa. The election has been widely criticized for lacking credibility and being unfair.[9] Chamisa challenged the election results in Zimbabwe's constitutional court but his challenge was dismissed with cost. After the failure to convince the Constitutional Court, Chamisa questioned the independence of the judiciary and has since promised his supporters a strategy to regain stolen electoral victory.[10]
Chamisa claims ZANU-PF lost elections. His claims are partially backed up by the EU observers and several other observer bodies that reported the elections were not free and fair.[11]
In October 2021, their political party denounced a new attack against its leader, Nelson Chamisa, who came out unscathed after being shot the day before while in his car after a political rally.[12]
He resigned on 27 January 2024, he resigned, citing government interference that has "contaminated" and "hijacked" his party, the CCC.[13]
Education
Chamisa holds a master's in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Zimbabwe, Governance and Development Studies degree from the Stanford University in California USA, bachelor's degree in political science and public administration, and an LLB (Honours) from the
Political beliefs
Overall
Chamisa has been characterized as a Christian social conservative[15] and an economic progressive.[16]
Stance on Israel
During the run-up to the 2018 elections, Nelson Chamisa embarked on a tour of Israel. His spokesperson and office refused to share the reasons of the visit, saying "It was a private visit, which was undertaken by the president and we expect him in the country anytime from now".[17] Upon his return, he declared that should he win, Zimbabwe would open an embassy in Israel,[18] a decisions which was criticised by the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs of Zimbabwe. [19]
Stance on homosexuality
Speaking on the legacy of Robert Mugabe in an interview with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Chamisa said Mugabe's views on homosexuality were positive, saying, "We must be able to respect what God ordained and how we are created as a people, there are a male and a female, there are Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve".[20]
Chamisa in a response to a tweet enquiring about his position on LGBT issues in general Chamisa said "God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve. I thank God for the template!"[21]
See also
References
- ^ "Nelson Chamisa". Movement for Democratic Change Online. Movement for Democratic Change. Archived from the original on 19 November 2005. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
- ^ Moyo, Thandekile (28 February 2022). "NORTHERN EXPOSURE OP-ED: Zimbabwe's new political party, Citizens Coalition for Change, sparks fear and violence from Zanu-PF". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Jubilant Citizens Coalition for Change Supporters". Voice Of America Zimbabwe. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ AfricaNews (21 February 2022). "Zimbabwe's opposition attracts thousands to first rally under new banner". Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ The Harare Times (30 November 2018). "What next for Nelson Chamisa?". The Harare Times.
- ^ "Zimbabwe stops activists leaving". BBC Online. 18 March 2007. Retrieved 1 April 2007.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Full Tsvangirai MDC Cabinet List", SW Radio Africa (allAfrica.com), 10 February 2009.
- ^ "Mugabe gives ally control of telecoms", Sapa-AFP (IOL), 10 April 2009.
- ^ Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "News and current affairs from Germany and around the world | DW". DW.COM. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
- ^ "What next for Nelson Chamisa?". thehararetimes.com. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 5 January 2019.
- ^ "OVERVIEW: Zimbabwe election result 'fraudulent, illegal, illegitimate', says opposition chief". News24. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ "L'opposition zimbabwéenne dénonce une nouvelle attaque visant son leader". VOA (in French). 20 October 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
- ^ "Nelson Chamisa: Zimbabwe opposition CCC leader quits 'contaminated' party". 25 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Herald, Chamisa now a pastor, herald.co.zw, USA, 28 November 2016
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Zim Elections - CCC Vows to Run Country On Christian Values". New Zimbabwe. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Vinga, Alois (2 November 2021). "Zimbabwe: Chamisa Bemoans Zimbabwe's Extreme Poverty Levels". New Zimbabwe. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ Ncube, Xolisani (1 July 2018). "Chamisa goes to Israel". The Standard. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Zimbabwe opposition pledges upgraded ties with Israel if it takes power". The Times of Israel. 7 June 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Chamisa angers Palestinians – The Sunday News". www.sundaynews.co.zw. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "MDC's Nelson Chamisa speaks on Cde Mugabe's legacy". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ "Chamisa Adam and Steve". Twitter. Archived from the original on 2 August 2018.