Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo (November 7, 1952 – July 8, 2021) was a Zimbabwean military officer and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army from December 2017 to July 2021.[1]
Edzai Chimonyo | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo |
| Born | November 7, 1952 Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Died | July 8, 2021 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | Zimbabwe |
| Service/ | Zimbabwe National Army |
| Years of service | 1970 - 2021 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Career
editOn December 18, 2017, Major General Edzai Chimonyo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and was also appointed Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He served in this role until his death in July 2021 and was succeeded by Major General David Sigauke.[2]
Death
editIn December, 2020, Lieutenant General Chimonyo was flown to India for medical treatment to cancer and lung complications.[3] On July, 8, 2021, he died of cancer at the age of 68.[4]
References
edit- ^ Denford Smith (July 8, 2021). "ZNA Commander Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo Dies". ZANU-PF. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ NH Staff (December 11, 2020). "NEWSArmy commander Chimonyo airlifted". NewsHawk. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ ZM Staff (December 13, 2020). "ZNA Commander Flown To India For Medical Treatment". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ ZM Staff (July 8, 2021). "Zimbabwe Army Commander Edzai Chimonyo dies". Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
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