Norman Maphosa

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Norman Maphosa (born August 19, 1949) served as the Vice-Chancellor of Solusi University, [1] [2] a Seventh-day Adventist university located in Zimbabwe from early 1992 to 2011. He managed the University at a time when the Zimbabwean economy was at its apex, and also during its precarious nadir.

Biography

Maphosa is highly regarded as a philanthropist who has gathered support from the likes of Grace Mugabe. He has participated in the Commission on Higher Education of the denomination's worldwide body. [3]

Maphosa is also father, former widower, poet, scholar, and lover of the English language. He released an e-book anthology titled Mystery and Mystique of the VICTORIA FALLS: (Mosi-oa-Tunya) Kindle Edition in August 2016. [4]

Maphosa was appointed by David Coltart as board chairman of Zimsec, which he held until he was replaced by University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor, Levi Nyagura. [5] [6]

Since 2014, Maphosa has been serving as the Director General of ZIPAM. [7]

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