Edgar Zivanai Tekere (1 April 1937 – 7 June 2011), nicknamed "2 Boy", was a Zimbabwean politician. He was the second and last Secretary General of the Zimbabwe African National Union who organised the party during the Lancaster House talks and served in government before his popularity as a potential rival to Robert Mugabe caused their estrangement.
Pre-Independence
During the war, Tekere served on the ZANU high command, or Dare reChimurenga. He was detained by the Rhodesian government at Gonakudzingwa.
Early life
Edgar Zivanai "2-Boy" (nom de guerre) Tekere was an early ally of Robert Mugabe within the Zimbabwe African National Union (of which he was a founder member in 1964) during the fight for independence and against the Rhodesian Front government of Ian Smith. Mugabe and Tekere, having served eleven and a half years in Hwa-Hwa Penitentiary & Gonakudzingwa State Prison as political prisoners of Ian Smith's government, immediately left upon release and crossed the Eastern Highlands Border in Mutare through the mountains by foot, following the Gairezi river trail to Seguranza military camp in Mozambique, to mastermind and kickstart guerilla warfare, aided by Samora Machel, in 1975. The Bush War or Second Chimurenga raged on. harassment of Tekere's close family members and relatives by the platoon of Rhodesian Front Soldiers, Selous Scouts, Police Special Branch and Central Intelligence Organisation, under the auspices of Ian Smith.
SYND 9 8 80 ARREST OF ZIMBABWEAN MINISTER OF MANPOWER EDGAR TEKERE
(9 Aug 1980) Zimbabwean Minister of Manpower Edgar Tekere has been arrested with six of his bodyguards on charges of murdering a white farmer, Gerald Adams, thus provoking Prime Minister's Robert Mugabe's most serious political crisis since independence earlier this year. Eyewitness, Ralf Chadwick, tells a reporter about the events of the shooting and how he hid in long grass when he heard firing.
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RR8046A ZIMBABWE TRIBALISM AND THE TEKERE TRIAL
(14 Nov 1980) RR8046A ZIMBABWE TRIBALISM AND THE TEKERE TRIAL
Background to Story: The trial in Zimbabwe of Government Minister of Manpower
Development, Edgar Tekere, has focused attention on major problems faced by the
newly independent state. Mr Tekere and seven of his bodyguards were accused of
murdering an elderly White farmer, and so Zimbabwe's White minority wanted
reassurance at the trial that their lives and property do have official
protection. The case also brought to light evidence of continuing rivalry between
the Zipra forces of Mr Nkomo, and the Zanla forces of Mr Mugabe, which led to the
fight for independence. During the trial there occurred the most serious outbreak
of fighting between the rival groups at a barracks outside Bulawayo. It reflects
the tri...
published: 21 Jul 2015
SYND 10/11/80 MINISTER TEKERE RETURNS TO FARM WHERE HE IS ACCUSED OF MURDERING WHITE FARMER
(10 Nov 1980) Visit by prosecutor, judge and defence council with Edgar Tekere, Minister of Manpower, and his 7 bodyguards to the farm where they are accused of murdering white farmer Gerald Adams.
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CUTS 10/11/80 TEKERE INQUIRY CONTINUES AT FARM IN SALISBURY WHERE THE MURDER HAPPENED
(10 Nov 1980) Visit by prosecutor, judge, defence council and the accused Edgar Tekere, Zimbabwean Minister of Manpower and his seven bodyguards, to the farm where they are accused of murdering white farmer Gerald Adams.
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UNUSED 31 10 80 TEKERE ARRIVES AT COURT IN SALISBURY
(31 Oct 1980) Zimbabwean Minister of Labour Edgar Tekere arrives at court in Salisbury (Harare) to go on trial for the murder of white farm manager Gerald Adams.
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Zimbabwe Deal for Unity Government is Dead
Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at salvaging a power-sharing deal between the country's main political parties have been stalled for weeks. The framework agreement calls for President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to share power with the main opposition, The Movement for Democratic Change, and its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. With the talks deadlocked, more countries have been pressuring President Mugabe to quickly install a unity government.
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MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY
(2 Apr 1990) }QUOTE REF MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY ZIMBABWE: HARARE.
GS02049002 President Robert Mugabes ruling Zimbabwe African national
2.4.90 Union (ZANU) party won overwhelming margins in presidential
and parliamentary elections, but fell short of taking the
total control of seats that would have led to the immediate
creation of a one-party state. Final results announced on 1
April, three days after polling closed, showed Mugabe easily
fending off a personal challenge from former colleague and
sole rival for the presidency, Edgar Tekere, leader of the
breakaway Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM). Mugabe polled
2,026,976 votes and Tekere 413,840. Date S...
(9 Aug 1980) Zimbabwean Minister of Manpower Edgar Tekere has been arrested with six of his bodyguards on charges of murdering a white farmer, Gerald Adams, thu...
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(14 Nov 1980) RR8046A ZIMBABWE TRIBALISM AND THE TEKERE TRIAL
Background to Story: The trial in Zimbabwe of Government Minister of Manpower
Development, Ed...
(14 Nov 1980) RR8046A ZIMBABWE TRIBALISM AND THE TEKERE TRIAL
Background to Story: The trial in Zimbabwe of Government Minister of Manpower
Development, Edgar Tekere, has focused attention on major problems faced by the
newly independent state. Mr Tekere and seven of his bodyguards were accused of
murdering an elderly White farmer, and so Zimbabwe's White minority wanted
reassurance at the trial that their lives and property do have official
protection. The case also brought to light evidence of continuing rivalry between
the Zipra forces of Mr Nkomo, and the Zanla forces of Mr Mugabe, which led to the
fight for independence. During the trial there occurred the most serious outbreak
of fighting between the rival groups at a barracks outside Bulawayo. It reflects
the tribal division between the supporters of Robert Mugabe (a Shona) and Joshua
Nkomo (an Ndebele).
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Background to Story: The trial in Zimbabwe of Government Minister of Manpower
Development, Edgar Tekere, has focused attention on major problems faced by the
newly independent state. Mr Tekere and seven of his bodyguards were accused of
murdering an elderly White farmer, and so Zimbabwe's White minority wanted
reassurance at the trial that their lives and property do have official
protection. The case also brought to light evidence of continuing rivalry between
the Zipra forces of Mr Nkomo, and the Zanla forces of Mr Mugabe, which led to the
fight for independence. During the trial there occurred the most serious outbreak
of fighting between the rival groups at a barracks outside Bulawayo. It reflects
the tribal division between the supporters of Robert Mugabe (a Shona) and Joshua
Nkomo (an Ndebele).
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Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at salvaging a power-sharing deal between the country's main political parties have been stalled for weeks. The framework agreement call...
Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at salvaging a power-sharing deal between the country's main political parties have been stalled for weeks. The framework agreement calls for President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to share power with the main opposition, The Movement for Democratic Change, and its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. With the talks deadlocked, more countries have been pressuring President Mugabe to quickly install a unity government.
Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at salvaging a power-sharing deal between the country's main political parties have been stalled for weeks. The framework agreement calls for President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to share power with the main opposition, The Movement for Democratic Change, and its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. With the talks deadlocked, more countries have been pressuring President Mugabe to quickly install a unity government.
(2 Apr 1990) }QUOTE REF MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY ZIMBABWE: HARARE.
GS02049002 President Robert Mugabes ruling Zimbabwe African national
2...
(2 Apr 1990) }QUOTE REF MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY ZIMBABWE: HARARE.
GS02049002 President Robert Mugabes ruling Zimbabwe African national
2.4.90 Union (ZANU) party won overwhelming margins in presidential
and parliamentary elections, but fell short of taking the
total control of seats that would have led to the immediate
creation of a one-party state. Final results announced on 1
April, three days after polling closed, showed Mugabe easily
fending off a personal challenge from former colleague and
sole rival for the presidency, Edgar Tekere, leader of the
breakaway Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM). Mugabe polled
2,026,976 votes and Tekere 413,840. Date Shot: 1.4.90
WTN 1.22mins
GS TAPE & CASSETTE GS020490
-------------------------------------------------------------
1.4.90 HARARE. WS presser. CU Registrar Tobiah Mudede.
announcing result of presidential election. Women dancing at
airport. Zoom in to close up. Mugabe getting off plane. LS
coming down red carpet. Mugabe presser, sot: "We won
resoundingly, we knew we were going to win resoundingly. but
we had to put our ideas to the test and we had to present
ourselves to scrutiny once again by the people and to their
final adjudication."
GS02049002
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(2 Apr 1990) }QUOTE REF MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY ZIMBABWE: HARARE.
GS02049002 President Robert Mugabes ruling Zimbabwe African national
2.4.90 Union (ZANU) party won overwhelming margins in presidential
and parliamentary elections, but fell short of taking the
total control of seats that would have led to the immediate
creation of a one-party state. Final results announced on 1
April, three days after polling closed, showed Mugabe easily
fending off a personal challenge from former colleague and
sole rival for the presidency, Edgar Tekere, leader of the
breakaway Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM). Mugabe polled
2,026,976 votes and Tekere 413,840. Date Shot: 1.4.90
WTN 1.22mins
GS TAPE & CASSETTE GS020490
-------------------------------------------------------------
1.4.90 HARARE. WS presser. CU Registrar Tobiah Mudede.
announcing result of presidential election. Women dancing at
airport. Zoom in to close up. Mugabe getting off plane. LS
coming down red carpet. Mugabe presser, sot: "We won
resoundingly, we knew we were going to win resoundingly. but
we had to put our ideas to the test and we had to present
ourselves to scrutiny once again by the people and to their
final adjudication."
GS02049002
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(9 Aug 1980) Zimbabwean Minister of Manpower Edgar Tekere has been arrested with six of his bodyguards on charges of murdering a white farmer, Gerald Adams, thus provoking Prime Minister's Robert Mugabe's most serious political crisis since independence earlier this year. Eyewitness, Ralf Chadwick, tells a reporter about the events of the shooting and how he hid in long grass when he heard firing.
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(14 Nov 1980) RR8046A ZIMBABWE TRIBALISM AND THE TEKERE TRIAL
Background to Story: The trial in Zimbabwe of Government Minister of Manpower
Development, Edgar Tekere, has focused attention on major problems faced by the
newly independent state. Mr Tekere and seven of his bodyguards were accused of
murdering an elderly White farmer, and so Zimbabwe's White minority wanted
reassurance at the trial that their lives and property do have official
protection. The case also brought to light evidence of continuing rivalry between
the Zipra forces of Mr Nkomo, and the Zanla forces of Mr Mugabe, which led to the
fight for independence. During the trial there occurred the most serious outbreak
of fighting between the rival groups at a barracks outside Bulawayo. It reflects
the tribal division between the supporters of Robert Mugabe (a Shona) and Joshua
Nkomo (an Ndebele).
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Talks in Zimbabwe aimed at salvaging a power-sharing deal between the country's main political parties have been stalled for weeks. The framework agreement calls for President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party to share power with the main opposition, The Movement for Democratic Change, and its leader Morgan Tsvangirai. With the talks deadlocked, more countries have been pressuring President Mugabe to quickly install a unity government.
(2 Apr 1990) }QUOTE REF MUGABE LANDSLIDE FALLS SHORT OF ONE-PARTY ZIMBABWE: HARARE.
GS02049002 President Robert Mugabes ruling Zimbabwe African national
2.4.90 Union (ZANU) party won overwhelming margins in presidential
and parliamentary elections, but fell short of taking the
total control of seats that would have led to the immediate
creation of a one-party state. Final results announced on 1
April, three days after polling closed, showed Mugabe easily
fending off a personal challenge from former colleague and
sole rival for the presidency, Edgar Tekere, leader of the
breakaway Zimbabwe Unity Movement (ZUM). Mugabe polled
2,026,976 votes and Tekere 413,840. Date Shot: 1.4.90
WTN 1.22mins
GS TAPE & CASSETTE GS020490
-------------------------------------------------------------
1.4.90 HARARE. WS presser. CU Registrar Tobiah Mudede.
announcing result of presidential election. Women dancing at
airport. Zoom in to close up. Mugabe getting off plane. LS
coming down red carpet. Mugabe presser, sot: "We won
resoundingly, we knew we were going to win resoundingly. but
we had to put our ideas to the test and we had to present
ourselves to scrutiny once again by the people and to their
final adjudication."
GS02049002
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Edgar Zivanai Tekere (1 April 1937 – 7 June 2011), nicknamed "2 Boy", was a Zimbabwean politician. He was the second and last Secretary General of the Zimbabwe African National Union who organised the party during the Lancaster House talks and served in government before his popularity as a potential rival to Robert Mugabe caused their estrangement.
Pre-Independence
During the war, Tekere served on the ZANU high command, or Dare reChimurenga. He was detained by the Rhodesian government at Gonakudzingwa.
Early life
Edgar Zivanai "2-Boy" (nom de guerre) Tekere was an early ally of Robert Mugabe within the Zimbabwe African National Union (of which he was a founder member in 1964) during the fight for independence and against the Rhodesian Front government of Ian Smith. Mugabe and Tekere, having served eleven and a half years in Hwa-Hwa Penitentiary & Gonakudzingwa State Prison as political prisoners of Ian Smith's government, immediately left upon release and crossed the Eastern Highlands Border in Mutare through the mountains by foot, following the Gairezi river trail to Seguranza military camp in Mozambique, to mastermind and kickstart guerilla warfare, aided by Samora Machel, in 1975. The Bush War or Second Chimurenga raged on. harassment of Tekere's close family members and relatives by the platoon of Rhodesian Front Soldiers, Selous Scouts, Police Special Branch and Central Intelligence Organisation, under the auspices of Ian Smith.