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Olivia Muchena
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Muchena, June 2006
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| Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education | |
| In office 10 September 2013 – December 2014 |
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| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Deputy | Godfrey Gandawa |
| Preceded by | Stan Mudenge |
| Minister of Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development | |
| In office 13 February 2009 – 10 September 2013 |
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| Prime Minister | Morgan Tsvangirai |
| Deputy | Evelyn Masaiti |
| Preceded by | Sithembiso Nyoni (Acting) |
| Minister of Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe | |
| In office Unknown – 13 February 2009 |
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| President | Robert Mugabe |
| Succeeded by | Henry Dzinotyiweyi |
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| Born | 18 August 1946 Mutoko, Southern Rhodesia |
| Political party | Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
Olivia Nyembezi Muchena was born on August 18, 1946. She is a politician from Zimbabwe. She used to be the Minister of Higher Education in Zimbabwe's government. She also served as the Minister of Science and Technology Development and the Minister of Women's Affairs.
Early Life and Learning
Olivia Muchena studied at Iowa State University in the United States. She earned a PhD in agriculture. She also studied how societies change and how technology affects people.
In the late 1970s, she taught at the University of Rhodesia. Later, in 1983, Muchena started working at the University of Zimbabwe. There, she was a Deputy Dean and a Senior Lecturer. She stopped being Deputy Dean in 1985 but continued as a lecturer until 1995.
Her Work in Politics
Muchena held several important jobs in the government of Zimbabwe. She worked in the office of the Vice President. She also worked in the Ministry of Agriculture. While in the Ministry of Agriculture, she helped with Zimbabwe's land reform process. This process changed how land was owned and used in the country.
In 2009, a new government was formed in Zimbabwe. It was called the national unity government. Olivia Muchena became the Minister of Women's Affairs on February 13, 2009.
In June 2015, Muchena lost her position in the Senate of Zimbabwe. This happened because her political party, ZANU-PF, removed her. She was removed for supporting Joice Mujuru, who was a former Vice-President of Zimbabwe.
In 2003, she was placed on a special list by the United States. This list meant she faced certain restrictions.
Her Writings
Olivia Muchena wrote a piece called "It can only be handled by women." This writing was part of a book published in 1984. The book was an anthology titled Sisterhood Is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology. It was put together by Robin Morgan.
Awards and Recognition
Muchena has received many awards for her work. She earned a scholarship from the Africa-America Institute. She also received a fellowship from Kellogg International. These awards recognized her achievements and contributions.
See also
In Spanish: Olivia Munchena para niños
