Solomon Mujuru

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Zimbabwe African National Union

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Alamein Farm

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Joice Mujuru

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Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army

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David Beach (historian)

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Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development (Zimbabwe)

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Enos Nkala

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Minister of State in the President's Office (Zimbabwe)

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Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Zimbabwe)

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810th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade

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