Maria Benvida Levy

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Maria Benvida Levy
Maria Benvida Levy
Minister of Justice
Incumbent
Assumed office 
March 11, 2008
Preceded by Esperança Machavela
Nationality Mozambican

Maria Benvida Levy is a Mozambican politician and former judge.

Benvida Levy was appointed Minister of Justice[1][2] by President Armando Guebuza on March 11, 2008,[3][4] succeeding Esperança Machavela, a jurist and former ambassador to Portugal. Benvida Levy's appointment came as part of a cabinet reshuffle that also involved the replacement of foreign minister Alcinda Abreu and transport minister Antonio Munguambe.[5]

Prior to her appointment, Benvida Levy directed the Legal and Judicial Training Centre (Portuguese: Centro de Formação Jurídica e Judiciária) and had served as a judge on the Maputo City Court.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mozambique Ministers. Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership (2008-03-12). Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  2. ^ Maria Benvida Levy (Mozambique). Who's Who From Mozambique. African Development Information Services (2008-04-03). Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  3. ^ Le gouvernement du Mozambique (French). International Francophone Press Union. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
  4. ^ "Armando Emilio Guebuza renouvelle son équipe", Afrik'Expression, 2008-03-12. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. (French) 
  5. ^ "Moz president 'does it again'", Independent Online, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
  6. ^ "Mozambique: Guebuza Reshuffles Government", AllAfrica.com, 2008-03-11. Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 
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