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President of the Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai
In office 15 February 2018 – December 2020 Disputed with Nelson Chamisa
Preceded by	Morgan Tsvangirai
Succeeded by	Douglas Mwonzora
Vice-President of the Movement for Democratic Change
In office November 2005 – 15 February 2018
President	Morgan Tsvangirai
Preceded by	Position established
Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe
In office 11 February 2009 – 13 August 2013Serving with Arthur Mutambara
President	Robert Mugabe
Prime Minister	Morgan Tsvangirai
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Position abolished
Member of Parliament for Makokoba
In office March 2000 – 2018
Preceded by	Sithembiso Nyoni
Majority	8,450 (50.8%)
Secretary for Transport of the Movement for Democratic Change
In office 2000–2005
President	Morgan Tsvangirai
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Paurina Mpariwa

Personal details
Born	(1963-11-18) 18 November 1963 (age 61) Makokoba, Southern Rhodesia
Political party	Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (until 2022) Citizens Coalition for Change (since 2022)
Residence(s)	Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Profession	Trade unionist

Thokozani Khupe (born 18 November 1963) is a Zimbabwean politician, trade unionist and CCC party member. She was Deputy Prime Minister 2009–13.

Following the death of party founder Morgan Tsvangirai in early 2018 Khupe opposed the ascent of Nelson Chamisa as leader of the MDC-T on the grounds that she was the only one of its three Vice Presidents elected by congress, whereas Chamisa and the third vice president Elias Mudzuri had been appointed by Tsvangirai. Khupe was supported by much of the party organization in this, but lost the power struggle to Chamisa; Khupe and her supporters consider their faction the legitimate MDC-T and have continued to use the MDC-T name. They are involved in a court battle with the Chamisa faction over the party name, symbols, logo and trademark; the matter had not been resolved prior to the 2018 general elections and the Khupe faction ran in the elections as the MDC-T while the much bigger Chamisa faction ran as part of the MDC Alliance.

On 22 April 2018, she was elected unopposed as the president of her MDC-T faction at an extraordinary congress in Bulawayo.

In 2020 she was removed from the position of party president by Douglas Mwonzora amid strong claims of violence and cheating from her fans.

Education

Born in Bulawayo, Khupe graduated in 1999 from the Turin Centre in Turin, Italy, with a certificate in Information Technology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University, Master of Business Administration, MBA from the National University of Science and Technology, and a PhD in Social Studies from the University of Zimbabwe.

Trade union politics

She served as an official of the Zimbabwe Amalgamated Railway Union (ZARU) in 1987. In 1991 she was elected secretary of the ZCTU Women's Advisory Council and also became a member of the General Council of the ZCTU. In 1999 she participated in the formation of the Movement for Democratic Change party, in which she was elected as a National Executive member responsible for Transport, Logistics and Welfare.

Political career

In June 2000, Khupe was elected as the Member of Parliament for Makokoba Constituency in Bulawayo.

She was a member of the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee; and on Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation Committee and was elected vice chairperson of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus and became Parliamentary Deputy Chief Whip of the MDC. She retained the constituency in the March 2005 parliamentary election. She is in the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee of Defense, Home Affairs and National Security and that of Budget, Finance and Economic Development.

In the March 2008 parliamentary election, Khupe ran for re-election in Makokoba constituency as the candidate of the MDC-Tsvangirai faction, defeating Welshman Ncube, the Secretary-General of the MDC-Mutambara faction. She received 4,123 votes against 2,475 votes for Ncube.

She was for several years an active member of the African Parliamentary Network against Corruption.

Khupe was Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe from 11 February 2009 to August 2013 in the government of national unity between the MDC-T and ZANU-PF. She was a Member of Parliament for Makokoba constituency before being recalled by her party in 2018 on the grounds that she no longer represented the party's interests.

In 2005 she was elected vice-president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) taking over from veteran trade unionist Gibson Sibanda.

One of her close allies in the Senate of Zimbabwe was Mildred Reason Dube.

In March 2022, Khuphe urged Zimbabweans to vote for Chamisa's Citizens Coalition for Change in that month's by-election.

Electoral history

General Election 2008: Makokoba
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	MDC–T	Thokozani Khupe	4,123	50.8	−25.0
	MDC-M	Welshman Ncube	2,475	37.7	+37.7
	ZANU–PF	Tshinga Judge Dube	2,002	12.5	−11.1
Majority			1,648	10.2	−26.2
Turnout			16,100
	MDC–T hold		Swing

General Election 2005: Makokoba
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	MDC	Thokozani Khupe	12,120	75.8	−8.9
	ZANU–PF	Sihle Thebe	3,777	23.6	+10.6
	Independent	Charles Mpofu	84	0.5	N/A
Majority			8,343	52.2	−19.5
Turnout			15,981	36.4	+0.6
	MDC hold		Swing

General Election 2000: Makokoba
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	MDC	Thokozani Khupe	20,781	84.7	N/A
	ZANU–PF	Sithembiso Nyoni	3,193	13.0	−51.6
	Independent	Others	552	2.2	N/A
Majority			17,588	71.7
Turnout			24,526	35.8
	MDC gain from ZANU–PF		Swing

References

"MDC-T name, symbols, logo fight: Chamisa wants Khupe interdicted – DailyNews Live". dailynews.co.zw. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018.
Staff Reporter (21 April 2018). "Khupe elected MDC-T President". The Zimbabwe Mail. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
"Khupe Says Mwonzora Not Legitimate Leader of MDC-T".
"Mwonzora to recall Khupe from Parliament over split". 24 January 2022.
^ BIZZOTTO. "Success Story: the Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe is a former Turin Centre participant". ITCILO. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
"Why not Madam Khupe for MDC-T president?". The Herald. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
"Thokozani Khupe graduates with PHD". Bulawayo24.
"MDC-T Byo members attack Khupe – The Zimbabwe Independent". theindependent.co.zw. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
^ "Leadership profiles". thezimbabwean.co. 6 April 2006. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
"Zimbabwe election results 2008". Newzimbabwe.com. Archived from the original on 5 April 2008.
Dube, Gibbs. "Zimbabwe Opposition MDC-T Recalls VP Thokozani Khupe from Parliament". VOA. Retrieved 18 June 2018.
"Zimbabwe enforces price freeze". Tvnz.co.nz.
"Constitutional deal in Zimbabwe". BBC News. 18 September 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
"Opposition seeks AU team to monitor Zimbabwe elections". Afriqueenligne.fr. 28 June 2007.
"Khupe reacts angrily to her 'expulsion' as MDC-T leader". The Zimbabwe Mail. 29 April 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
"MDC-T's Thokozani Khupe Urges Zimbabweans to Vote for Citizens Coalition for Change Candidates in Forthcoming National By-elections". Voice of America. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.

External links

Official website
The official site is http://www.mdc.co.zw, but it may harm visitors' computers with trojan software.

Ministers of the Zimbabwean Government of Morgan Tsvangirai

February 2009–September 2013 (in coalition)

Morgan Tsvangirai (Prime Minister)
Arthur Mutambara / Thokozani Khuphe (Deputy Prime Ministers)
Tendai Biti (Finance)
Elphas Mukonoweshuro ( Public Service)
Henry Dzinotyiwei (Science and Technology Development)
Elton Mangoma (Economic Planning and Investment Promotion)
Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (Regional Integration and International Cooperation)
Giles Mutsekwa / Kembo Mohadi (Home Affairs)
Henry Madzorera (Health and Child Welfare)
David Coltart (Education, Sport and Culture)
Eric Matinenga (Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs)

Olivia Muchena (Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development
Emmerson Mnangagwa (Defence)
Saviour Kasukuwere (Youth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment)
Ignatius Chombo (Local Government and Urban Development)
Patrick Chinamasa (Justice )
Joseph Made (Agriculture)
Herbert Murerwa (Lands and Land Resettlement)
Francis Nhema (Environment)
Walter Mzembi (Tourism)
Nicholas Goche (Transport)
Obert Mpofu (Mines and Mining Development)

Samuel Sipepa Nkomo (State Enterprise and Parastatals)
Nelson Chamisa (Information and Communications Technology)
Welshman Ncube (Industry and Commerce)
Theresa Makoni (Public Works)
Fidelis Mhashu (National Housing and Social Amenities)
Elias Mudzuri (Energy and Power Development)
Joel Gabuza (Water Resources and Development
Paurine Mpariwa (Labour and Social Welfare
Simbarashe Mumbengegwi (Foreign Affairs)
Webster Shamu (Information and Publicity)
Stan Mudenge (Higher and Tertiary Education)

Members of the 8th Parliament of Zimbabwe (2013–2018)

v t e Senate
President: Edna Madzongwe (ZANU–PF) · Deputy President: Chenhamo Chimutengwende (ZANU–PF)
ZANU–PF	Bhebe Buka Chimbudzi Chimutengwende Chizema Goto Hungwe Jadagu Kangai Khaya-Moyo Machaya Machingaifa Madzongwe Mahofa Mahvaire Maluleke Manyeruke Masuku Matema Mathuthu Matiirira Mavhunga Mawire Mkhwebu Mohadi Muchena Muchenje Mumbengegwi Mumvuri Mupfumira Musaka Mutsvangwa Muzenda Nyambuya Parirenyatwa Sekeramayi Tawengwa
MDC–T	Carter Chabuka Chifamba Chitaka Hlalo Holland Juba Komichi Mabhugu Makore Marava Mlotshwa Moeketsi Muchihwa Muronzi Ncube Nyathi A. Sibanda W. Sibanda Sinampande Timveos
MDC–N	Khumalo Ndhlovu
Chiefs	Charumbira Chiduku Chisunga Chitanga Dandawa Gampu Gwenzi Masendu Marozva Mtshane Musarurwa Nebiri Nembire Ngungumbane Ntabeni Nyamukoho Nyangazonke Siansole
Persons with disabilities	Mashavakure Shiri

v t e National Assembly
Speaker: Jacob Mudenda (ZANU–PF) · Deputy Speaker: Mabel Chinomona (ZANU–PF)
ZANU–PF	Beremauro Bhasikiti Bimha Butau Chakona Chapfika Chasi Chibagu Chidavaenzi Chidhakwa Chigudu Chigumba Chikukwa Chikuni Chikwama Chikwinya Chimedza Chimene Chimwamurombe Chinamasa Chinomona Chinotimba Chiota Chipanga Chipato Chitindi Chitura Chivamba Chiwa Chiwetu Chombo Damasane Dhewa Dziva Gandawa Gava Gezi Goche Gumbo Gwanetsa Gwanongodza Haritatos Hlongwane Hungwa Jaboon Kachepa Kadungure Kagonye Kanengoni-Malinga Kanhanga Kasukuwere Katsande Kaukonde Kaundikiza Kazembe Kereke Khanye Khumalo Kuruneri Kwaramba Langa Mabuwa Machingura Madanha Madondo Mahoka Makoni Makunde Mandipaka Mandiwanzira Mangwende Mapiki Marapira Marumahoko Masamvu Masiya Mashange Mashayamombe Mashonganyika Matambanadzo Matangaidze Matimba Matiza Matuke Mavenyengwa Mawere Mbwembwe Mguni Mhlanga Mhona Midzi Mlambo Mliswa Mnkandla Mohadi Mombeshora E. Moyo J. Moyo L. Moyo Mnangagwa B. Mpofu M. Mpofu O. Mpofu R. Mpofu S. Mpofu Mtingwende Muchenje Muchetwa Muchinguri Mudambo Mudarikwa Mudau Muderedzwa Mufunga Mujuru Mukanduri Mukwangwariwa Mukwena Muponora Musanhu Mushohwe Musiiwa Musvaire Mutasa (Chingosho) Mutematsaka Mutezo Mutomba Mutsvangwa Muzenda Mzembi A. Ncube D. Ncube S. Ncube Alice Ndhlovu Anastancia Ndhlovu Ndlovu Ndoro Nduna Nguni Nkatazo Mail Nkomo Malachi Nkomo Nleya Nyahino Nyamupinga Nyanhongo Nyere Nyoni Paradza Passade Pedzisai Phiri Porusingazi Runesu Rungani Ruvai Savanhu Shamu Shongedza Shumba C. Sibanda M. Sibanda Z. Sibanda Simbanegavi Thembani Tongofa Tsogorani Tsomondo Undenge Vutete Zemura Zhanda P. Zhou T. Zhou Zindi Ziyambi
MDC–T	Banda Bhebhe Biti Budha Bunjira (Muguti) Chamisa Chibaya Chidakwa Chimanikire Chinanzvavana Chitembwe Chirisa Cross Dube Gonese Khumalo Khuphe Labode Machingauta Madzimure P. Madzore S. Madzore Mahlangu Maondera Mathe Mhlanga Majaya Majome Makonya Manyengawana Mashakada Masuku Mataruse Matibenga Matienga Maridadi G. Moyo R. Moyo Mpariwa Muchenje Mudzuri Mukwishu Munengami Munochinzwa Murai Musundire Mutseyami Muzhavazhi Muzondiwa Muzungu Ndebele Nkomo D. Ndlovu N. Ndlovu Nyathi Sansole Saruwaka D. Sibanda L. Sibanda Sithole Tarusenga B. Tshuma D. Tshuma Tsunga Watson Zvidzai Zwizwai
MDC–N	Misihairabwi-Mushonga Toffa
Independent	Samukange

v t e Members of the 7th Parliament of Zimbabwe (2008–2013)
As elected or transferred since the 2008 parliamentary elections
MDC-T	Tsvangirai Cross Khuphe L. Moyo Biti Dzinotyiweyi Mangoma Makoni Matinenga D. Sibanda T. Khumalo C. Dube S. Nkomo R. Moyo F. Sibanda S. Moyo T. Mahlangu A. Mhlanga Mhashu M. Shoko Masaiti Jembere Dzirutwe Munengani P. Madzore Zwizwai J. Majome Mashakada Mungofa Hove Madzimure Matibenga N. Chamisa Denga Timba P. Mpariwa Chimanikire M. Khumalo M. Matienga Madmombe Musundire Gwiyo Matimba Nemadziva Karenyi Mlambo Makuyuna Nyamudeza Mutsekwa Nyamande Muchauraya Chinyadza Mutseyami Gonese Mudiwa Saruwaka Chimhini Kagurabadza Mwonzora Chimbetete Marima Marandeni H. Shoko Chirume Makamure Maramwidze Mukonoweshuro Mare J. Chitando Matutu Mharadza H. Mudzuri Mudavanhu F. Dongo C. Sibanda Muguti Rutsvara Chebundo Chikwinya Chibaya Sisulu Tazviona
MDC-M	Mutambara P. Dube Mnkandla S. Ncube N. Khumalo Mpoffu M. Ndlovu M. E. T. Moyo
ZANU-PF	Nyanhongo Mohadi Mutomba Undenge Chitima D. Mutasa Mudau A. Langa Pemhenai A. Sithole Ndava Baolyi Mangwana Huruva Dzingirai Mandevu Mudenge Nzembi Bhasikiti Masukume Mukanduri Kanzama P. H. Maramba Mnangagwa Chivamba Mangami Sindi B. Ngwenya Mupukuta Flora Sai Maposhere M. Hlongwane Mangena Shirichena Gumbo Sheunesu Nhema Ndhlovu Madubeko Matshalaga Mavima
Independent	J. Moyo

v t e Members of the 5th Parliament of Zimbabwe (2000–2005)
Speaker: Emmerson Mnangagwa (ZANU–PF); Deputy Speaker: Edna Madzongwe (ZANU–PF)
ZANU–PF	Baloyi Bhuka Chanetsa Chapfika Chauke Chigwedere Chikiyi Chimutengwende Chinamasa Chindanya Chindori-Chininga Chipanga Chitongo Chiyangwa Chombo Dokora Dzinzi Gezi (Manyika) Goche J. Gumbo R. Gumbo Gwanzura (Mutinhiri) Hungwe Hunzvi (Makokove) Kangai Karimanzira Kasukuwere Kaukonde Kuruneri Mabhena Machaya Mackenzie Made M. Madiro (P. Madiro) Madzongwe Mahachi (Munyoro) Mahofa Majange Makoni Mangwana Manyonda Marumahoko Matiza Mazikana Mbalekwa Mkandla Mnangagwa Mohadi Mombeshora (Paradza) Jonathan Moyo July Moyo N. Moyo Msika Msipa Muchena Mudenge Mugabe Mujuru Mumbengegwi Mupukuta Murerwa Mushowe Mutasa Mutiwekuziva Mutsauri Muzenda (Tungamirai) A. Ncube D. Ncube Ndlovu Nhema J. Nkomo S. Nkomo Nyauchi Parirenyatwa Rusere Sekeramayi Shumba Stamps Tungamirai Ziyambi Zvobgo (Mzembi) (Midzi) (Mudenda) (Nyoni)
MDC	Auret (Zwizwai) Bennett Bhebhe Biti Chaibva Chebundo Chirewamangu Coltart Dulini Ncube J. Khumalo N. Khumalo Khuphe Gabuza Gasela Gonese Gwetu Gwisai (Mungofa) Jongwe (Chamisa) Mabikwa Madzimure Madzore Mafudze Makuvaza Makwembere Malinga Man'ono Masaiti Mashakada Matewu Mdhlongwa Mhashu Misihairambwi Mkhosi Moyo Mpala (M. Khumalo) Mpariwa Mukahlera Mukwecheni Munyanyi Mupandawana (Mutema) Musekiwa (Chigumba) Mushoriwa Mutendadzamera Mutongi (Makova) Mutsekwa Ncube G. Ndlovu (Langa) M. Ndlovu Nyathi Nyoni Sansole Shoko G. Sibanda M. Sibanda Sikhala Stevenson Tumbare-Mutasa (Chihota)
ZANU–Ndonga	Khumbula

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