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References
- ↑ Nyambabvu, Gilbert. "LATEST: VP Chiwenga appointed health minister – ZBC NEWS".
- ↑ "Zimbabwe Health Minister Obediah Moyo sacked amid graft scandal". www.aljazeera.com.
- ↑ "Zimbabwe health minister facing coronavirus corruption charge sacked". the Guardian. July 9, 2020.
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