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Michael Chakanaka Bimha (born 1954) is a Zimbabwean politician serving as Minister of State for Industry and Commerce and former Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce. [1] He is the member of House of Assembly for Chikomba West (ZANU-PF). He is a previous chairman of Air Zimbabwe. In 2013, following Zanu PF’s victory in the country elections, Bimha was appointed Minister of Industry and Commerce, replacing Welshman Ncube.

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References

  1. "Mugabe swears in 19 deputy ministers, 5 Ministers of State". NewZimbabwe.com. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 23 February 2009. Retrieved 20 February 2009.