Famous People Born In Harare

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Tendai Mtawarira
(Rugby union player)
Tendai Mtawarira
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 1, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Kirsty Coventry
(Zimbabwean Politician and Professional Swimmer)
Kirsty Coventry
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 16, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Kirsty Coventry is a Zimbabwean politician and professional swimmer. She is the current Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in Zimbabwe. A former Olympic swimmer, Kirsty Coventry is best known for winning a gold medal each at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in Athens and Beijing respectively. Kirsty Coventry is one of the most decorated Olympians from Africa.  
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Tongayi Chirisa
(Actor)
Tongayi Chirisa
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 8, 1981
Sun Sign: Leo
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Tkay Maidza
(Zimbabwean-born Australian Rapper, Singer, and Songwriter)
Tkay Maidza
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 17, 1995
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Takudzwa Ngwenya
(Zimbabwean Former Rugby Union Player Who Played On The Wing)
Takudzwa Ngwenya
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 22, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Cara Black
(Zimbabwean Former Professional Tennis Player)
Cara Black
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 17, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Dennis Brutus
(Author)
Dennis Brutus
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: November 28, 1924
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 26, 2009
 8 
Tatenda Taibu
(Cricketer)
Tatenda Taibu
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 14, 1983
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 9 
Colleen Madamombe
(Sculptor)
Colleen Madamombe
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Birthdate: 1964 AD
Died: May 31, 2009
 10 
Dereck Chisora
(British Professional Boxer)
Dereck Chisora
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 29, 1983
Sun Sign: Capricorn

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.

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Byron Black
(Former Zimbabwean Touring Professional Tennis and Davis Cup Player)
Byron Black
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 6, 1969
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Colin de Grandhomme
(New Zealand International Cricketer)
Colin de Grandhomme
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 22, 1986
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 13 
Roy Welensky
(Former Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland)
Roy Welensky
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: January 20, 1907
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: December 5, 1991

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.

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Robert Mugabe
(Former PM & President of Zimbabwe)
Robert Mugabe
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 21, 1924
Sun Sign: Pisces
Died: September 6, 2019

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.

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Wayne Black
(Former Zimbabwean Professional Tennis Player)
Wayne Black
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 14, 1973
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Scott Vincent
(Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)
Scott Vincent
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 20, 1992
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Paula Newby-Fraser
(Triathlete)
Paula Newby-Fraser
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 2, 1962
Sun Sign: Gemini
 18 
Takura
(Singer)
Takura
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 5, 1981
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Chiedza Mhende
(Actress)
Chiedza Mhende
3
Birthdate: October 19, 1991
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 20 
Zororo Makamba
(Journalist)
Zororo Makamba
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Birthdate: January 17, 1990
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: March 23, 2020
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Brendon de Jonge
(Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)
Brendon de Jonge
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 18, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 22 
Julian Mavunga
(Basketball player)
Julian Mavunga
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: January 24, 1990
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
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Shana Dowdeswell
(Actress)
Shana Dowdeswell
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Birthdate: April 1, 1989
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: December 12, 2012
Height: 5'3" (160 cm)
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Kevin Ullyett
(Former Zimbabwean Professional Tennis Player)
Kevin Ullyett
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 23, 1972
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 25 
Anne McClintock
(Writer)
Anne McClintock
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: August 27, 1954
Sun Sign: Virgo
 26 
Joana Mamombe
(Zimbabwean Politician and Student Activist Who Later Joined the 'Citizens Coalition for Change')
Joana Mamombe
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: June 18, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini

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.

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Stansly Maponga
(Football player)
Stansly Maponga
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 5, 1991
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Paul Harris
(South African Cricketer)
Paul Harris
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 2, 1978
Sun Sign: Scorpio

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.

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Vitalis Chikoko
(Basketball player)
Vitalis Chikoko
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 11, 1991
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 6'10" (208 cm)
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Tamy Moyo
(Actress)
Tamy Moyo
1
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: January 5, 1998
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Taps Mugadza
(Singer)
Taps Mugadza
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 1, 1988
Sun Sign: Aries
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Benjamin Lock
(Zimbabwean Tennis Player)
Benjamin Lock
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 4, 1993
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Leroy Gopal
(Actor)
Leroy Gopal
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Birthdate: July 6, 1979
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 34 
Denis Watson
(Zimbabwean Professional Golfer)
Denis Watson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 18, 1955
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
(Historian, Novelist)
Paul Tiyambe Zeleza
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: May 25, 1955
Sun Sign: Gemini
 36 
Ann Grant
(Field hockey player)
Ann Grant
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 6, 1955
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 37 
Catherine Buckle
(Writer)
Catherine Buckle
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: 1957 AD
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Selmor Mtukudzi
(Musician)
Selmor Mtukudzi
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 22, 1983
Sun Sign: Leo
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Brian Dzingai
(Olympic athlete)
Brian Dzingai
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 29, 1981
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
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Takanyi Garanganga
(Professional Zimbabwean Tennis Player)
Takanyi Garanganga
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 6, 1990
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 41 
Munya Chidzonga
(Actor)
Munya Chidzonga
1
Birthdate: December 8, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
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Ellah Wakatama Allfrey
(Editor)
Ellah Wakatama Allfrey
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Birthdate: September 16, 1966
Sun Sign: Virgo
 43 
Pauline Kamusewu
(Singer)
Pauline Kamusewu
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 3, 1982
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Linda Masarira
(Zimbabwean Politician and Human Rights Defender)
Linda Masarira
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Listed In: Activists
Birthdate: October 3, 1982
Sun Sign: Libra

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.

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Hope Masike
(Musician)
Hope Masike
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: 1984 AD
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Courtney John Lock
(Zimbabwean Tennis Player)
Courtney John Lock
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 18, 1996
Sun Sign: Libra
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Masimba Musodza
(Writer)
Masimba Musodza
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: March 29, 1976
Sun Sign: Aries
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Jessie Majome
(Zimbabwean Lawyer and Politician)
Jessie Majome
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 20, 1971
Sun Sign: Sagittarius

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.

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Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga
(Zimbabwean Politician & Diplomat)
Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 31, 1966
Sun Sign: Capricorn

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.

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Nontsikelelo Mutiti
(Graphic Designer)
Nontsikelelo Mutiti
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: 1982 AD