David Hatendi

David Tapuwa Hatendi (22 May 1953 – 12 March 2012) was a Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur and banker. Hatendi is Zimbabwe's (then Rhodesia) first black Rhodes Scholar.

Early life Hatendi was born on 22 May 1953 in Marandellas, Southern Rhodesia (today Marondera, Zimbabwe) to Frederick Hatendi and Joyce Hatendi. David's father died when he was 14 thus growing up with his mother and 2 sisters, Susan and Mary. He attended Springvale School and Peterhouse Boys' School where he played rugby and cricket. He graduated from Peterhouse in 1972.

For his tertiary education, Hatendi attended the University of Rhodesia (now the University of Zimbabwe) where he graduated with a BSc (Sociology) in 1976. In 1977, David won a Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University, becoming Zimbabwe's first black Rhodes Scholar. He pursued and attained a Doctorate in Politics at University College, Oxford in 1980. He was involved in various extracurricular activities at University College and the wider Oxford University.

Personal life David Hatendi married Angelina Musewe in January 1980 at the University College Chapel, It is assumed that he suffered from a heart attack, according to Stanley Hatendi. David Hatendi was buried at the cemetery at Peterhouse Boys' School in Zimbabwe on 15 March 2012. Dr Donald Markwell spoke of Hatendi saying "His was a generous spirit and a powerful mind. He was a lively and entertaining companion, and an immensely warm host. David and Angelina were always a delight to see, both in Oxford and in Harare."