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| Rtd. Major GeneralSibusiso Moyo | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Moyo in 2018 | |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 30 November 2017 – 20 January 2021 | |
| President | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Preceded by | Walter Mzembi |
| Minister for International Trade | |
| In office 30 November 2017 – 20 January 2021 | |
| President | Emmerson Mnangagwa |
| Preceded by | Walter Mzembi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (1960) Mberengwa, Zimbabwe |
| Died | 20 January 2021(2021-01-20) (aged 60–61) Harare |
| Alma mater | University of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Open University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Zimbabwe |
| Branch/service | Zimbabwe National Army Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army |
| Rank | Major General |
Sibusiso Busi Moyo (1960 – 20 January 2021) was a Zimbabwean politician and army major general who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe from November 2017 until his death.
Early life
Moyo was born at Mnene Mission Hospital in Mberengwa in 1960. He was the third of eight children. While studying at Manama Secondary School, he joined the liberation struggle in 1977. He is said to be a holder of a PhD in International Relations from the University of Zimbabwe, Masters in Business Administration from Zimbabwe Open University and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Zimbabwe.
Career
Moyo served as a major general in the Zimbabwe National Army, before being promoted to lieutenant general on retirement in December 2017. He was promoted from brigadier general to major general by former President Robert Mugabe in January 2016.
Moyo gave a statement to state broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation on 15 November 2017, one day after the house arrest of Mugabe. He denied that a coup had taken place, stating that "the president … and his family are safe and sound and their security is guaranteed", and that the military were "only targeting criminals around who are committing crimes... that are causing social and economic suffering in the country". Moyo went on to confirm that "s soon as we have accomplished our mission, we expect that the situation will return to normalcy." Three days later, Moyo gave a vote of thanks to all Zimbabweans that marched in solidarity to remove Mugabe outside State House. The announcement role he played of the army stepping in to remove Robert Mugabe as the president of Zimbabwe, coupled with his youthful appearance, earned him the sobriquet "General Bae".
On 30 November 2017, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's 3rd president, who replaced Mugabe, appointed Moyo as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Due to Moyo's public role in ending the Mugabe regime, there was speculation in the Zimbwawean press that Moyo was tapped by Mnangagwa as his successor.
Personal life
Moyo was married to Loice Matanda, a judge who also served as ZACC chairperson. Together, they had two sons.
Moyo died on 20 January 2021 at a local hospital. He was 61, and suffered from COVID-19 in the time leading up to his death. This coincided with a surge in the number of cases in the country.
References
- Dzirutwe, MacDonald (20 January 2021). "Zimbabwe's foreign minister dies after contracting COVID-19". Yahoo! News. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Mugabe, Tendai (21 April 2018). "Meet Sibusiso B. Moyo…The man who read Mugabe the riot act". The Herald. Harare. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Zimbabwe crisis: Army takes over, says Mugabe is safe". BBC News. 15 November 2017.
- Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister & Retired Army Major General Sibusiso Busi Moyo Is Dead
- "Mugabe promotes 22 high ranking military officials, several linked to 2008 violence". New Zimbabwe Vision. 8 January 2016.
- "Zimbabwe military's statement after seizing power". Reuters. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- "Face of 2017 Zimbabwe Military 'Coup' Minister Sibusiso Moyo to Undergo 'Minor Medical Procedure'". VOA Zimbabwe. Voice of America. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- "Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa gives key cabinet jobs to military figures". BBC News. 1 December 2017.
- "Zimbabwe vice president's wife arrested for suspected fraud, money laundering". Reuters. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- Chikwati, Elita (20 January 2021). "President mourns SB Moyo". The Herald. Harare. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- "Zimbabwe's foreign minister dies after contracting COVID-19". Reuters. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
External links
| Ministers of foreign affairs and international trade of Zimbabwe and its antecedents | |
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 Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–1963, of which Southern Rhodesia was part) | |
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| Zimbabwe (since 1980, a recognised state) | |
| *Acting Minister | |
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