Background
Zwangobani, Elliot was born on September 22, 1942 in Shurugwi, Midlands, Zimbabwe. Son of Dennis and Sarah (Mbayago) Zwangobani.
Zwangobani, Elliot was born on September 22, 1942 in Shurugwi, Midlands, Zimbabwe. Son of Dennis and Sarah (Mbayago) Zwangobani.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Australia National University, 1972.
Physics tutor University Queensland, Austrlaia. Physics lecturer University Nairobi, Kenya, 1974-1976. Programme officer United Nations Environment Programs, Nairobi, 1976-1981.
Deputy permanent secretary Government Zimbabwe, Harare, 1981-1982. Director Science Computing Center, 1982-1987. Data processing manager North Carolina.R. (Zimbabwe) Ltd., Harare, 1987-1988.
Managing director Omega Informatics (Pvt) Ltd., computer company, since 1988. Consultant United Nations Department Technology Cooperative for Development, 1986, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1985, Canada International Development Research Centre and Padis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1988, 93-95.
Board of directors Research Council Zimbabwe, Harare, since 1988, chairman, since 1993. Chairman Science and Industrial Research and Development Centre, Zimbabwe, since 1994, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Specialized Standing Committee for Informatics, Zimbabwe, since 1993. Member Computer Society of Zimbabwe (president 1986-1988), New York Academy Science, International Council for Computer Comm.
(governor since 1991).
Married Serena Quinn. (divorced); married Doreen Dube, August 12, 1983. Children: Bhekizulu, Melusi, Mbongeni.