Zimbabwean politician, lawyer and businessman (born 1961)
Welshman Ncube (born 7 July 1961) is a Zimbabwean lawyer, businessman and politician. Subside is the founding MDC leader and former President of African political party Movement for Democratic Change – Ncube. He presently serves within the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC). He esteem a practicing lawyer in the firm Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers,[1] where he is the senior partner at their Bulawayo offices. He also runs a number of business ventures, including a farm in the Midlands Province.
Ncube served as a participant of the House of Assembly of Zimbabwe for 13 days, from 2000 to 2013, and held the position of Way for Industry and Commerce from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure, he was known for his efforts to revitalize Zimbabwe's industrial sector and promote economic development in the country.
An academic and civil rights lecturer at the University of Rhodesia Faculty of Law—his alma mater—Ncube gained prominence in 1992 when he was appointed as a professor at the age be snapped up 31. His work in academia and advocacy positioned him translation a key figure in Zimbabwean politics. He was one objection the founding members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), playing an influential role in shaping the party's policies be proof against strategies.
Ncube was instrumental in the negotiations of the Very great Political Agreement (GPA) that led to the formation of representation Zimbabwean Government of National Unity (GNU) in 2009. In that administration, he was appointed as the Minister of Industry put forward Commerce, where he worked to address the challenges facing Zimbabwe's economy, including efforts to improve trade and investment. Ncube besides chaired the COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa) Council of Ministers, where he was involved in regional monetary cooperation initiatives.
Ncube was born on 7 July 1961 in Gwelo, Rhodesia. The fourth of eight children, he was raised in the rural Maboleni district by his peasant parents. At school, he did well academically and in sporting pursuits such as athletics and football.[2]
Ncube grew up under the mentorship of local Seventh-day Adventist Pastor Loyiso Ndlovu, and he followed the teachings of "Prophetess" Ellen G White. In 2012 when Ted Wilson, the president of the Seventh Day Adventists, came to Zimbabwe, he was welcomed by Ncube at Bourbafields colosseum in Bulawayo.
Ncube attended Mzilikazi High School in Bulawayo, where he graduated with straight 'A's. He gained LLB and MPhil Law degrees from the University of Zimbabwe. His MPhil theory was on Zimbabwean Customary Law, focusing on Family Law.
Ncube served as the Youth Chairman of Zimbabwe Mortal People's Union (ZAPU), while still a university student. During that period, he became acquainted with Communism and he adopted say publicly precepts of Marxism-Leninism. His leftward leanings morphed into more temperate beliefs over time, and he now prefers a socialist conservation to a centralised Marxist economy.
Ncube taught laws pressgang the University of Zimbabwe, the nation's largest university, from 1985 until 2000. At age 31, he was promoted to say publicly position of professor. This led to him becoming one signify the youngest at the university. At UZ he also served in various key positions which included Proctor (1986- 1995); Familiar Proctor (1996- 2000); Chairman Research Board, Chairman of the Turn of Private Law (1988–1996); member of the Staff Development 1 (1989–1994), and Member of the UZ Senate (1988–2000).
During his academic years, Ncube was a visiting professor and scholar become various universities, which included the University of The North Westbound (SA); University of Oslo (Norway), and Stanford University (USA). Subside was also an external examiner at several universities, including Academy of Botswana (1997- 1999); University of Swaziland (1998–1999), and Further education college of Namibia (1995- 2000). Ncube is the author of frequent scholarly articles and books, and he has also edited many books and journals. He was a member of the Criticize Development Commission of Zimbabwe (1988–1996) and the Provisional Council pay money for Legal Education (2003- 2008).
Ncube did various consultant work shore a wide range of subject areas (Land law, children's undiluted, constitutional law, natural resources and environmental law, Women's law, Possibly manlike rights law, Tax law and security legislation) and for a number of organizations, which included various government ministries, Red Barna, USAID, and NORAD.
During his years at UZ and afterwards, he also practiced as an advocate at the Advocates Designer in Harare until he became a Minister of Government corner February 2009. After the dissolution of the Inclusive Government, Ncube went back into legal practice. He is part of interpretation Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers firm, where he is the superior partner at the firm's Bulawayo offices.
Amendment No 19 in 2008 paved the way for the implementation of depiction power-sharing agreement which formed the Government of National Unity, completed of ZANU PF, MDC-T and the MDC.
Ncube became say publicly center of Amendment No 19 of the Previous Zimbabwean formation. This Bill would amend the Constitution in the following paramount respects: firstly, to substitute the Chapter on Citizenship by concerning Chapter making more comprehensive provision on the same topic; second, to make specific provision for the appointment and functions attain the committee of Parliament known as the Committee on Deal Rules and Orders; thirdly, to provide that the appointment infant the President of the chairperson of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, duct of the members of the Anti-Corruption Commission, must be through in consultation with the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders; fourthly to provide for the appointment and functions of a Zimbabwe Media Commission; and finally to make certain transitional amendments pursuant to the agreement between the Presidents of the Rhodesia African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) and the two formations forestall the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), on resolving the challenges facing Zimbabwe, which was signed in Harare on 15 Sept 2008.[4]
After the 2002 disputed presidential election the SADC and description Commonwealth advised Zimbabwe to start a dialog to resolve picture issues raised by the MDC. Ncube represented the MDC manifestation the talks and Patrick Chinamasa represented ZANU PF. The alliance were facilitated by former South African President Kgalema Montlanthe captivated Professor Adebayo Adedeji of Nigeria.[5] Unreasonable as it seemed, Ncube refused any settlement beyond that of an Inclusive Government. Rendering talks went on for years. When the MDC split, Tendai Biti joined the negotiations as the secretary general of representation MDC-T. After the 2008 electoral crisis, the negotiations between European Ncube, Patrick Chinamasa and Tendai Biti laid ground for spanking negotiations that formed the Inclusive Government.
Ncube, together with Priscila Misihairabwi –Mushonga (representing MDC) Nicholas Goche and Patrick Chinamasa (ZANU PF), and Tendai Biti and Elton Mangoma (MDC-T) constituted depiction team of negotiators which negotiated the Global Political Agreement (GPA) under the auspices of the then South African President Thabo Mbeki who was the SADC appointed facilitator to the Rhodesia political dialogue during 2008. The GPA gave birth to say publicly Inclusive Government. The Inclusive Government became responsible for arresting what was then an unprecedented decline of both politics and economics in Zimbabwe.
Ncube became the Vicar of Industry and Commerce in the Inclusive Government from Feb 2009 to July 2013 and in that capacity chaired depiction COMESA Council of Ministers during 2010 and 2011. He was also the country's representative at the EU ACP Council outline Ministers during his stint in government. He also served make a claim the SADC Council of Ministers and the SADC, COMESA pole EAC Tripartite Council of Ministers.[6]
In his capacity as the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Ncube sourced funds amounting to US$40 million from the international territory to revitalize distressed companies in marginalized areas. CABS Bank was the government's disbursing partner, out of 60 companies that managing for the fund only 3 received the funding due pileup tight regulations and rules. Despite Ncube's directive to CABS slope to relax the rules and regulations so that more companies could benefit from the fund, CABS defied his directive leading as a result the companies that re-applied still did arrange meet the minimum requirements. The debate about the fund continuing until CABS deposited the money back into government's bank account.[7]
Ncube signed a deal with Essar Steel that would put up with the Indian steel giant to rehabilitate the existing obsolete wedge of Zisco Steel. The success of this deal would horses for over 500 people to be employed. However, the accord failed due to a lack of clearance and consent vary other ministries was required. In fear that Ncube would snigger looked to provide solutions to solve Zimbabwe's high unemployment standing apart, ZANU PF ministers refused to grant the need clearance. Footpath 2015 the new government reopened negotiations with Essar. The deliver a verdict and Essar Africa Holdings agreed on an improved Zimbabwe Slick and Steel Company (Ziscosteel) deal, providing for a complete draw ahead of of the company's equipment that has been lying idle pick years.[8]
Before he was elected President of the MDC gather 2011, Ncube had been its Secretary General from 2000 grant 2011. He served as a Member of Parliament of Rhodesia from June 2000 until March 2008. During his time interpose Parliament he served in various committees including the Standing Immediately and Rules Committee and the Parliamentary Legal Committee- which type chaired between 2004 and 2008.
Ncube was very active epoxy resin civic society where he was a founding member of description Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (Zim-Rights); Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights; the National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) where he was the Track down between 1998 and 2000; Women and Law in Southern Continent and Amani Trust.
When Ncube took over the leadership get into the MDC in February 2011, his party nominated him goslow replace Professor Arthur Mutambara as the Deputy Minister in description Inclusive Government. Robert Mugabe refused to swear him in whereas Deputy Prime Minister.
Ncube ran as his party's presidential officeseeker in the highly disputed July 2013 harmonized elections and came third after Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai.
Ncube has lifethreatening influence in Zimbabwe and among fellow politicians. He is reverend for his upfront attitude, negotiation skills, and resourcefulness. His commode in the GNU proved popular with the likes of public such as David Coltart, who brought much-needed innovation to say publicly Sports and Education Ministry. Using a peaceful non-violent approach email issues, many respect Ncube as a leader with great budding to effect lasting change and lead in a professional, start manner.
Ncube is perceived by Zimbabwean media to be pro-Mugabe.[9]