Tapiwa Trust Chikohora

Tapiwa Trust Chikohora (born 1 December 1974) is a Zimbabwean businessman who is president of the Zimbabwe chamber of commerce.[1]

Early life and education

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Chikohora was born in Chivi District in Masvingo Province. He completed his primary and secondary education in Gweru at Cecil John Rhodes and Fletcher High School respectively before enrolling at the University of South Africa studying accounting.[2] He is a chartered accountant by profession.[3]

Political career

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Chikohora was one of the presidential candidates for the Zimbabwe Coalition for Peace and Development Party (ZCPD) in the 2023 Zimbabwean general election, and came in 7th place out of 12 candidates winning 10,230 (0.2%).[4][5] His party fielded parliamentary candidates in some constituencies, but did not stand across the country due to high fees for nomination.[6] The party promised to introduce "sweeping reforms" and form an "inclusive government" if elected to office.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Chronicle, The (2011-02-09). "Trust Chikohora: A man of few words". The Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. ^ "Achievements and The Background, Achievements of ZCPD President Trust Tapiwa Chikohora – The Observer Zim". 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. ^ "Trust Chikohora". Pindula. Retrieved 2024-01-14.
  4. ^ King, Jordan (2023-08-23). "Zimbabwe voters go to the polls with fear and change on their minds". Metro. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  5. ^ "Zimbabwe Election 2023: Àwọn aráàlú dìbò látí yan ààrẹ,ìgbà wo ní èsì yóò jáde?". BBC News Yorùbá (in Yoruba). 2023-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  6. ^ Mandivengerei, Paidashe (2023-06-27). "Opposition presidential candidate Chikohora says party failed to fund MPs nomination fees". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  7. ^ Mail, The Sunday (2023-07-22). "We'll introduce sweeping reforms: ZCPD". The Sunday Mail. Retrieved 2024-01-14.