Background
Njovana, Samuel was born on July 23, 1956 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Son of Tinago John and Elizabeth (Nemapare) Njovana.
Njovana, Samuel was born on July 23, 1956 in Shurugwi, Zimbabwe. Son of Tinago John and Elizabeth (Nemapare) Njovana.
Bachelor in History with honors, University Rhodesia (now University Zimbabwe), 1978. Master of Arts in Archives, University London, 1984. Postgraduate diploma in archive studies, University College London, 1983.
Teacher, St. Anthony's Secondary School, Masvingo, 1979; records management officer, National Archives, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1979-1981; provincial archivist, National Archives, Bulawayo, 1981; chief archivist research, National Archives, Harare, 1987-1988; deputy director, National Archives, Harare, 1988-1991; director, National Archives, Harare, 1991-1996. Director/consultant Infosearch Ltd., Harare, since 1994.
Member International Council on Archives (Eastern and Southern African regional branch, assistant editor 1986-1990, Executive Board directors, deputy secretary-general since 1991), African Archives and Museum Project Social Science Research Council (professional representative 1991-1994, member selection committee), Records, Archives and Information Management Association Zimbabwe (chairman since 1994), West African Photographic Archives Project (advisory board since 1996).
Married Eunice Moyo, September 18, 1980. Children: Tafadzwa, Vimbainashe, Rumbidzai.