Elphas Mukonoweshuro (c. 1953 – 5 August 2011) was a Zimbabwean political scientist and politician. A former University of Zimbabwe dean of social studies, he was the Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai member of parliament for Gutu South in Masvingo Province.[2]

Elphas Mukonoweshuro
Minister of Public Service of Zimbabwe
In office
13 February 2009 – 5 August 2011
Prime MinisterMorgan Tsvangirai
Preceded byNicholas Goche
Personal details
Bornc. 1953
Died (aged 58)[1]
South Africa
Political partyMovement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai
Alma materUniversity of Zimbabwe

On 10 February 2009, Morgan Tsvangirai designated Mukonoweshuro for the position of Minister of Public Service as part of the Zimbabwe Government of National Unity of 2009.[3]

Mukonoweshuro died after a short illness in South Africa on 5 August 2011.[4][1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Zimbabwe: Public Service Minister Elphas Mukonoweshuro Dies". 5 August 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Harare: Aid Workers Struggle to Stop Cholera Spreading". Journal of Turkish Weekly. 8 January 2009. Archived from the original on 14 March 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2009.
  3. ^ "Zimbabwe: Full Tsvangirai MDC Cabinet List". SW Radio Africa (allAfrica.com). 10 February 2009. Retrieved 10 February 2009.
  4. ^ "Harare: Zimbabwe's Public Services Minister Professor Mukonoweshuro Dies". News of Black Interest. 6 August 2011. Retrieved 6 August 2011.[permanent dead link]