Daniel Madzimbamuto

Daniel Nyamayaro Madzimbamuto (1929–1999) was a Southern Rhodesian activist who became a Zimbabwean politician and administrator.

Early life Daniel Nyamayaro Madzimbamuto was born in Murehwa, on October 8, either 1929

He was schooled at the Murehwa Mission until 1948, when he won a scholarship to the Munali Secondary School, in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), where he studied until 1952.

Politics and detentions Upon returning to Rhodesia, Madzimbamuto became active in nationalist politics. First he joined the recently founded City Youth League.

When Madzimbamuto was released in 1974, he had another romantic relationship, and he and Stella became separated.

Post independence After Zimbabwe's independence in 1979–80, Madzimbamuto became Deputy Postmaster General at the Zimbabwe Posts and Telecommunications Corporation. He held this post until retirement in 1998.