Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava (born 20 March 1949) is a Zimbabwean politician who was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in February 2021 and sworn in on 2 March 2021.[1][2] He also serves as a member of the Senate representing Midlands Province, having been sworn in on 17 March 2021.[3] He replaced the late Sibusiso Moyo in both the Senate and as foreign minister.[3]

Prior to his appointment, Shava served as Zimbabwe's representative to the United Nations, where he was the President of the UN Economic and Social Affairs Council.[4][5] Shava also served in Robert Mugabe's government as the Minister of Labour, Manpower Planning and Development from 1981 to 1986 and Minister of State for Political Affairs in 1987.[6] While a cabinet minister in the Mugabe government, Shava was convicted for perjury in the Willowgate motor scandal, a matter that he was later pardoned for by the president.[7] He also served as Zimbabwe's ambassador to China from 2007 to 2014.[4][7] He became Council Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community in August 2024.[8]

Early life and education

Shava was born on 20 March 1949 in Chivi, in what was then the colony of Southern Rhodesia.[4] He attended secondary school at St. Ignatius College in Chishawasha, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Zambia[4] or the University of Zimbabwe.[9] He also holds a Master of Science in nematology from Imperial College London and a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy, both in parasitology, from Royal Holloway College.[4][9]

Allegations of Unauthorized Borrowing (2024)

In October 2024, Frederick Shava was implicated in a legal case concerning the unauthorized borrowing of public funds. A lawsuit filed by former opposition legislator Marvellous Kumalo accused Shava and Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo of violating the Public Finance Management (Treasury Instructions), 2019, and the Constitution. The allegations centered on borrowing funds from government-established programs, including the Sustainable Livelihoods Fund, the Child Welfare Fund, and the Older Persons Fund, without prior Treasury approval. [1]

The High Court, presided over by Justice Gladys Mhuri, ruled that Shava and Moyo had acted unlawfully and breached public trust. The court ordered both ministers to reimburse the misappropriated funds within 90 days. Shava was specifically directed to repay amounts borrowed from the Industrial Training and Trade Testing Fund and the Skilled Manpower Trade Testing and Certification Fund. [2]

References

  1. ^ Machivenyika, Farirai (8 February 2021). "JUST IN: President makes Ministerial appointments". The Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Frederick Shava sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs". The Zimbabwe Mail. 2 March 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Zanu PF replaces dead legislators". The Zimbabwe Mail. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Biography for the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Ambassador Frederick Makamure Shava" (PDF). Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  5. ^ Mabasa, Sasa (20 September 2016). "Zimbabwe chosen to lead UN economic, social council". The Chronicle. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  6. ^ "ZIMBABWE EXODUS IS GREATER NOW THAN IN WAR (Published 1981)". The New York Times. Reuters. 14 June 1981. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  7. ^ a b Maguchu, Prosper (2019). Transitional Justice and Socio-Economic Rights in Zimbabwe. The Hague: T.M.C. Asser Press. pp. 87–88. ISBN 9789462653238.
  8. ^ "Zim takes over Sadc Council of Ministers reins". herald.com.zw. The Herald. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  9. ^ a b United Nations Economic and Social Council. "2016: H.E. Frederick Musiiwa Makamure Shava (Republic of Zimbabwe)". www.un.org. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
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