Mutumbuka was born in Zimbabwe on October 16 1945.

Education:

He attended Maponda School, St Joseph's Mission School, Gokomere High, Gokomere Secondary School and proceeded to the University of Rhodesia (now University of Zimbabwe) before moving to the University of Sussex, England.

Academic Achievement:

  • BSc (Hons)
  • MSc
  • PhD in Physical Chemistry from University Sussex, UK

Career:

  • Teacher of Mathematics and Physics
  • Lecturer of Chemistry, Dublin
  • Lecturer of Chemistry, University of Zambia
  • World Bank Sector Manager for Human Development for Southern and Eastern Africa
  • Chairman Association for Education Development in Africa
  • Board Member for (FAWE) Forum for African Women Educationists
  • Board Member,Results for Development Institute
  • International Institute for Education Planning

Political Career:

  • Deputy Secretary for Information and Publicity (ZANU) in Mozambique
  • Secretary for Education and Culture (ZANU)
  • Lancaster House Delegate
  • Member of Parliament Masvingo