Prisca Mupfumira is a figure who bestrode the Zimbabwean political scene like a colossus.
This female politician is well known for her political sagacity, intelligence, and outspokenness.
She also holds the record as the first senior government official to be detained.
Prisca Mupfumira while serving as a minister. Photo: @mupfachaSource: Twitter
The seasoned politician is a former minister of labour, public service, and social welfare.
She was also the minister of tourism and hospitality industry.
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The exact date of birth of the politician is unknown.
Prisca grew up in Zimbabwe at the time when the country was under British rule.
As a young woman, she engaged in the struggle for an independent country.
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Eventually, this signalled the beginning of her political career.
Despite her gender, she mesmerized the political elites with her leadership qualities.
She became a major ally of theRobert Mugaberegime and served his government in different capacities.
Prisca after she was charged for corruption cases. Photo: @CRAST88236096Source: Twitter
This was after millions of dollars allegedly disappeared at the countryspension fundwhen she was social welfare minister.
Then, after Mugabe was removed, she came back and got another portfolio.
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Is Prisca Mupfumira married?
One of the things that the former minister has successfully done is separating her family life from public affairs.
There is no information about her marital status.
Prisca set for trial. Photo: @Karikoga_SibzSource: Twitter
Prisca Mupfumira net worth
The politician has neither disclosed her net worth nor assets.
She was fingered in a 94 million dollarsembezzlement casein 2019 and consequently landed in jail.
The woman is facing multiple charges of corruption.
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She was arrested on the 25th of July, 2019 on seven-count corruption charges.
Upon her release, the Mnangagwa led government immediately relieved her of her appointment as a minister of welfare.
Hence, the court should postpone her trial.
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It is further alleged that Mupfumira issuffering from depressionand may need time to recover before she appears in court.
Prisca Mupfumira contact details are also kept private.
The State, led by Mrs Sharon Fero, challenged the politician’s bail app due to certain reasons.
For instance, it was alleged thatthey foundtwo Prisca Mupfumira properties in the UK.
The State also claimed she has two passports.
They believed these reasons mentioned would give her room to abscond from prosecution.
Prisca Mupfumira has served in various ministerial offices during her career.
Sadly, her image is dented by her alleged involvement in the $94 million missing from the coffers.
If prosecuted, it means that Prisca Mupfumira may spend the next 40 years of her life in jail.
The publication discusses all you should probably know about her personal life, career, and family.
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