#ThisWeekInHistory: 12 October 1951, Zimbabwean politician Obert Mpofu was born in Hwange, Matebeleland Province. This pivotal day marked the beginning of a life devoted to shaping Zimbabwe’s future. With a career spanning multiple decades, Mpofu’s influence on the country’s politics and economy would become profound.

Obert Mpofu’s remarkable journey in Zimbabwean politics has been marked by various leadership roles. He served as Minister of Home Affairs from 2017 to September 2018, and previously held positions such as Minister of Macro-Economic Planning and Investment Promotion, Minister of Industry and International Trade, and Minister of Mines and Mining Development.

Throughout his career, Mpofu has been a key figure in Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party. His tenure has seen significant events, including his reappointment as Minister of Home Affairs in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s first cabinet in 2017. Mpofu’s impact on Zimbabwean politics is undeniable, cementing his place as a notable figure in the country’s history.