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John Makumbe

Zimbabwean university teacher, political scientist and activist (1949-2013) · Zimbabwe · On the map · Activists · Died at 63

John Mudiwa Washe Makumbe, often published as John Mw Makumbe, was a Zimbabwean political scientist, political philosopher and activist. He was a professor at the University of Zimbabwe for more than 25 years, and a frequent guest lecturer at Michigan State University.

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He was a pro-democracy opinion columnist and member of civil society organisations critical of Robert Mugabe and the ZANU-PF, as well as an activist for the welfare of albino people in Zimbabwe. Shortly before his death he became a prominent member of the Movement for Democratic Change, and he was expected to enter politics by contesting the Buhera West parliamentary constituency.

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Country
Zimbabwe
Category
Activists
Type
Activist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1949 to 2013 · aged 63