Background
Muzenda, Simon Vengai was born on October 28, 1922 in Gutu, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
Muzenda, Simon Vengai was born on October 28, 1922 in Gutu, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe.
Diploma in carpentry, Marianhill College, South Africa, 1948.
Instructor, Mazenod School, Mayville, South Africa, 1948-1950. Carpenter, Bulawayo township of Barbourfields, from 1953, also Umvuma. Co-founder Barbourfields Tenants Association.
Co-founder National Democratic Party. Chairman Umvuma branch, organizing secretary for Masvingo province, 1960-1961, party banned, 1962. Administrative secretary Masvingo, Zimbabwe African People's Union, 1962, deputy organizing secretary 1st Congress Zimbabwe African National Union.
Deputy administrative secretary Zambia, 1975-1976, minister foreign affairs, 1980-1981. With Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, 1977-1980. Deputy prime minister Republic of Zimbabwe, 1980-1988, vice president, since 1988.
Married Maude Muzenda. 8 children.