Daviz Simango
| Daviz Simango | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Beira | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Chivavice Muchangage |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 February 1964 Tanganyika |
| Nationality | Mozambican |
| Political party | MDM (2009–present) RENAMO (1997-2009) |
| Relations | Uria Simango (father) |
| Alma mater | Eduardo Mondlane University |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
| Religion | Protestantism |
| Website | www |
Daviz Mbepo Simango (born February 7, 1964) is a Mozambican politician, the President of the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) and the current mayor of Beira. He is son of Uria Simango, the first Vice-President of FRELIMO. He joined the RENAMO in 1997 and became the mayor of Beira in 2003 as its candidate.[1] On March 6, 2009, he founded a new party, the MDM.
2009 presidential election
Simango was the MDM candidate in the 28 October 2009 presidential election.[2] He placed third with 8.6% of the total vote in the election.[3]
References
- ↑ Tembe, Jose (27 October 2009). "Daviz Mbepo Simango". BBC News. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ↑ "Mozambique's President Expected to Win Re-election". The New York Times. October 28, 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-03.
- ↑ "Mozambique's Guebuza re-elected in landslide", AFP, 11 November 2009.