Famous for his numerous heavyweight titles, including the British, the Commonwealth, and the European titles, boxer Dereck Chisora is known to his fans by his nickname, Del Boy. In late 2021, he dismissed all rumors of retirement via social media after his defeat to New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker.
Roy Welensky was a Northern Rhodesian political leader who served as the Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 2 November 1956 to 31 December 1963. Roy Welensky also worked as a locomotive enginedriver.
Robert Mugabe was a Zimbabwean revolutionary. He played a major role in the Rhodesian Bush War, which eventually led to the Lancaster House Agreement, resulting in the creation of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Subsequently, Mugabe served as the first prime minister of Zimbabwe and later as its president. A controversial figure, Mugabe is also often criticized for his tyrannical ways.
Zimbabwean politician Joana Mamombe started her career as a student leader. In spite of being equipped with degrees in biotechnology and molecular biology, she joined politics soon after completing her studies. A Citizens Coalition for Change member, she has been arrested multiple times and even abducted and sexually assaulted once.
Born to a policeman in Zimbabwe, Paul Harris later moved to South Africa with his family. The talented spinner was first noticed by coach Duncan Fletcher, who mentored him. He was also named one of the 40 best players in the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack in 2007.
Linda Masarira is a Zimbabwean politician and human rights defender. She is best known for her role in promoting democracy, gender balance, equality, women empowerment, and political and economic freedom for the minority. Linda Masarira is credited with founding her own political party called LEAD.
Zimbabwean lawyer and politician Jessie Majome has represented Harare West in the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. The Movement for Democratic Change Party leader also received death threats for challenging President Mugabe’s unconstitutional ways. She has received awards for her fight for democracy and human rights.
Zimbabwean politician Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga is an Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden. After Movement for Democratic Change split in 2005, Priscilla became part of MDC–M and served as its Secretary General. She represented her party in political negotiations and held-office as Minister of Regional Integration and International Cooperation of Zimbabwe. She serves as MDC chief-representative at COPAC and JOMIC.