Edzai Absolom Chimonyo Explained

Edzai Chimonyo
Birth Name:Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo
Birth Date:November 7, 1952
Allegiance:Zimbabwe
Branch:Zimbabwe National Army
Birth Place:Harare, Zimbabwe
Serviceyears:1970 - 2021
Rank:Lieutenant General

Lieutenant General Edzai Absolom Chakanyuka Chimonyo (November 7, 1952July 8, 2021) was a Zimbabwean military officer and Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army from December 2017 to July 2021.[1]

Career

On December 18, 2017, Major General Edzai Chimonyo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and was also appointed Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army. He served in this role until his death in July 2021 and was succeeded by Major General David Sigauke.[2]

Death

In December, 2020, Lieutenant General Chimonyo was flown to India for medical treatment to cancer and lung complications.[3] On July, 8, 2021, he died of cancer at the age of 68.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZNA Commander Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo Dies . Denford Smith. July 8, 2021 . ZANU-PF . June 11, 2024.
  2. Web site: NEWSArmy commander Chimonyo airlifted . NH Staff. December 11, 2020 . NewsHawk . June 11, 2024.
  3. Web site: ZNA Commander Flown To India For Medical Treatment . ZM Staff . December 13, 2020 . The Zimbabwe Mail. June 11, 2024.
  4. Web site: Zimbabwe Army Commander Edzai Chimonyo dies . ZM Staff . July 8, 2021. Zimbabwe Mail . June 11, 2024.