George Charamba
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Press Secretary President's Office
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| President | Robert Mugabe |
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Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information
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| Born | 4 May 1963  Southern Rhodesia |
| Nationality |  Zimbabwean |
| Political party | ZANU-PF |
| Spouse | Rudo Grace Charamba |
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George Charamba is the press secretary in the president's office and permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information in Zimbabwe. His position makes him the official spokesperson for President Robert Mugabe.
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[edit] Background
Charamba was appointed to Robert Mugabe's government following the elections of 2000. He is among a set of individuals not allowed to travel to the United States because the Department of the Treasury is of the opinion that they are "undermining democratic processes" in Zimbabwe.[1]
[edit] Columnist
Charamba writes a column in the state newspapers under the psuedonym 'Nathaniel Manheru,' a column started by Prof. Jonathan Moyo. He attacks perceived enemies of the state from this column every week.[2]
[edit] Press Secretary
Since the departure of Jonathan Moyo from the information ministry, Charamba has become the defacto government spokesperson, usurping the powers of Sikhanyiso Ndlovu. He regularly appears in the government media trashing the opposition parties, dismissing them outrightly as western inspired and backed. [3]
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