List of Zimbabweans

This is a list of notable Zimbabweans. This list includes people born in Zimbabwe, notably of Zimbabwean descent, or otherwise strongly associated to Zimbabwe.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

## Academics

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* Gordon Chavunduka (1931–2013), sociologist and traditional healer, Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe
* Tonderai Kasu, medical doctor and Substantive Director of Health and Environmental Services for Chitungwiza
* Joseph Landsberg (born 1938), forestry scientist, author, science administrator and consultant, awarded 2020 Marcus Wallenberg Prize
* Fadzayi Mahere (born 1985), lawyer and critic of the government, independent candidate in Zimbabwean general election, 2018
* Collen Masimirembwa, professor of clinical pharmacology
* Mufti Ismail ibn Musa Menk (born 1975), Muslim cleric (Ulama), Islamic proselytiser, motivational speaker

## Artists

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* Coster Balakasi (born 1972), sculptor
* Dominic Benhura (born 1968), sculptor
* Richard Chiwasa (born 1947), sculptor
* Pfungwa Dziike (born 1972), sculptor
* Charles Fernando (1941–1995), artist
* Bronson Gengezha (born 1981), sculptor
* Tawanda Kanhema (born 1981/1982), technologist, photographer
* Onias Mupumha, sculptor
* Thakor Patel, painter
* Anthony Sabuneti (born 1974), sculptor
* Ronika Tandi (born 1975), sculptor
* Brian Watyoka, sculptor

## Businesspeople

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* John Bredenkamp (born 1940), founder of the Casalee Group
* Phillip Chiyangwa (born 1959), founder of the Affirmative Action Group; chair of Native Africa Investments Ltd
* Codilia Gapare, entrepreneur and magistrate[1]
* David Hatendi (1953–2012), former CEO of MBCA Bank Ltd and NMB Bank Ltd, founder of Hatendi Private Equity Advisers
* Strive Masiyiwa (born 1961), founder of telecommunications firm Econet Wireless and Botswana's Mascom Wireless
* Mutumwa Mawere (born 1960), multi-industrialist
* Paul Tangi Mhova Mkondo (1945–2013), insurance guru, property magnate
* Tendai Moyo, founder of Ruka Hair in the UK
* Prag Lalloo Naran (1926–1981), multi-industrialist
* Trevor Ncube (born 1962), newspaper owner
* Divine Ndhlukula, founder of SECURICO

## Military personnel

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* Happyton Bonyongwe (born 1960), retired major general of the Zimbabwe National Army
* Dumiso Dabengwa (1939–2019), former head of Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) intelligence
* Azim Daudpota (1933–2017), Pakistani commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe
* Ken Flower (died 1987), head of the Central Intelligence Organisation
* Ambrose Gunda (died 2007), former brigadier general
* Chenjerai Hunzvi (1949–2001), chairman of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association
* Alfred Nikita Mangena (1943–1978), commander of ZIPRA
* Elson Moyo, former deputy commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe and key figure in the 2017 Zimbabwean coup d'état
* Solomon Mujuru (1945–2011), commander of the Zimbabwe National Army
* Perrance Shiri (1955–2020), retired Air Chief Marshal of the Air Force of Zimbabwe
* Jabulani Sibanda, former ZIPRA soldier, president of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association
* Josiah Tongogara (1938–1979), commander of Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA)
* Vitalis Zvinavashe (1943–2009), first commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces

## Musicians

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Main article: List of Zimbabwean musicians

## Politicians

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Main article: List of Zimbabwean politicians

## Sportspeople

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### Cricketers

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* Scott Adamson (1906–1962), former cricketer for Rhodesia
* Derek Carle (born 1973), cricketer
* Shane Cloete (born 1971), cricketer
* Duncan Fletcher (born 1948), former national cricket captain and former England cricket team coach
* Andy Flower (born 1968), retired cricketer and captain of the Zimbabwe national cricket team
* Robin Gifford (born 1974), former cricketer
* Dave Hallack (born 1966), cricketer
* Pommie Mbangwa (born 1976), retired cricketer, professional sports commentator
* Waddington Mwayenga (born 1984), cricketer
* Henry Olonga (born 1976), retired professional cricketer
* Ray Price (born 1976), retired professional cricketer
* Bradley Robinson (born 1975), retired professional cricketer
* Heath Streak (born 1974), retired professional cricketer, head coach of the Zimbabwe national cricket team
* Darren Weber (born 1972), retired professional cricketer

### Footballers

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* Cleopas Dube (born 1990), forward
* Bruce Grobbelaar (born 1957), retired professional footballer
* Justice Majabvi (born 1984), professional footballer
* Clement Matawu (born 1982), midfielder
* Robson Muchichwa (born 1975), retired professional footballer
* Peter Muduhwa (born 1993), professional footballer
* Benjani Mwaruwari (born 1978), retired professional footballer
* Ndabenkulu Ncube (born 1988), professional footballer
* Peter Ndlovu (born 1973), retired professional footballer
* Tinashe Nengomasha (born 1982), professional footballer
* Esrom Nyandoro (born 1980), professional footballer
* Simbarashe Sithole, forward
* Sebastien Summerfield (born 2002), professional footballer
* Conrad Whitby (born 1984), midfielder

### Others

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* Byron Black (born 1969), retired professional tennis player
* Cara Black (born 1979), professional tennis player
* Wayne Black (born 1973), retired professional tennis player
* Warren Carne (born 1975), cross country mountain cyclist
* Tendai Chimusasa (born 1971), retired long distance runner
* Derek Chisora (born 1983), professional heavyweight boxer (active)
* Kirsty Coventry (born 1983), Olympic swimming medallist and former world record holder
* Brendon de Jonge (born 1980), professional golfer on the PGA Tour
* Tendai Mtawarira (born 1985), professional rugby union player
* Fabian Kabwe Muyaba (born 1970), retired professional Olympic Sprinter former record holder
* David Pocock (born 1988), Zimbabwe-born Australian rugby player
* Nick Price (born 1957), professional golfer and World Golf Hall of Fame inductee
* Vitalis Takawira (born 1972), retired professional footballer
* Micheen Thornycroft (born 1987), Olympic rower
* Kevin Ullyett (born 1972), retired professional tennis player

## Writers

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* M. K. Asante (born ca. 1982), Zimbabwe-born American author of Buck: A Memoir
* Catherine Buckle (born 1957), author of children's books shush autobiographical non-fiction
* NoViolet Bulawayo (born 1981), author of We Need New Names, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize
* Jacob Chikuhwa (born 1940)
* Brian Chikwava (born 1972), writer and musician
* Shimmer Chinodya (born 1957), novelist
* Judy Croome (born 1958), writer
* Tsitsi Dangarembga (born 1959), author and filmmaker
* John Eppel (born 1947), writer
* Petina Gappah (born 1971), writer and lawyer
* Peter Godwin (born 1957), author, journalist, and documentary filmmaker
* Chenjerai Hove (1956–2015), writer
* Wiseman Magwa (born 1962), playwright
* Morgan Mahanya (born 1948), writer
* Onesimo Makani Kabweza (1939–1993), journalist and magazine editor
* J. Nozipo Maraire (born 1966), writer, entrepreneur, and doctor
* Dambudzo Marechera (1952–1987), actor
* Alexander McCall Smith (born 1948), Zimbabwe-born British author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series
* Cont Mhlanga, playwright and theatre director
* Charles Mungoshi (1947–2019), writer
* Togara Muzanenhamo (born 1975), poet
* Angus Shaw (born 1949), journalist
* George Shire, scholar, political analyst, and cultural critic
* Wilbur Smith (1933–2021), author of historical fiction
* Yvonne Vera (1964–2005), writer

## Others

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* Moud Goba, LGBTIQ+ human rights activist
* Chido Govera (born 1986), campaigner for sustainable farming
* Robert Martin Gumbura, former pastor and convicted criminal
* Mavis Moyo, Radio Zimbabwe (ZBC Radio 4) broadcaster

## References

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1. ^ "UK based Zimbabwean appointed magistrate". 10 August 2022.