Tonderai Kasu is a community and corporate leader in Zimbabwe.[1] A medical doctor by training, he was the substantive Director of Health and Environmental Services for Chitungwiza, and has been the Acting Town Clerk or Acting Chief Executive, of the Chitungwiza Municipality.[2][3]
Tonderai Kasu | |
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| Born | Tonderai Irvine Tipere Kasu |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Citizenship | Zimbabwean |
| Education | Peterhouse Boys' School, University of Zimbabwe, Africa University |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor |
| Known for | Medicine, Public health, Public administration |
| Medical career | |
| Institutions | Chitungwiza Municipality, St. Anne's Hospital, Africa University |
| Research | Public health |
Early life and education
editKasu was born in Harare. His family comes from Nyanga, Zimbabwe in Manicaland Province. He is from the Tangwena people, and he bears the same totem or mutupo, as the late Chief Rekayi Tangwena, that is Nhewa or Simboti (leopard).[4] Kasu attended Peterhouse Boys' School near Marondera.[5] He qualified as a medical doctor from the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a Master's degree in Public Sector Management from Africa University. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in public health by Africa University.
Career
editKasu was appointed to the position of Acting Town Clerk by a resolution of the full council of the Municipality of Chitungwiza at its ordinary meeting held on 10 December 2019, and served in this capacity until 21 August 2020.[6] He was the substantive Director of Health and Environmental Services of the Municipality in Chitungwiza, and he served in this capacity starting from April 2016.[7][8] He was also a member of the Environmental Management and Civil Protection Committees for the Harare Metropolitan Province.[9] He is the former head of the accident and emergency department for St. Anne's Hospital.[10] As a leader in the health sector, he has managed facilities that have won awards for high quality of clinical care.[11] In the country's third largest urban center, he led the response to two cholera outbreaks.[12][7][13][14][15] He led Chitungwiza's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16][17] As a senior public official having a background as a professional and as an administrator, and not as a politician, he often encountered and experienced problems and setbacks in managing and meeting the expectations of the Chitungwiza community's multiple stakeholders, given the politically polarized environment in Chitungwiza.[18][19][20] Although having been criticized as a harsh enforcer of government policies, particularly with respect to illegal and informal trading in Chitungwiza, he has been at the forefront of spearheading urban renewal and development in Chitungwiza.[21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] He has been active in sports development and in philanthropic work in the Chitungiwza community.[34][35]
References
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- ^ "Zimbabwe system 'inadequate' to take on coronavirus". Radio France Internationale. 22 March 2020.
- ^ "Indonesia Harus Waspada, Jangan Sampai Seperti Negara Ini Saat Hadapi Corona Mengalami Krisis Air Bersih". health.grid.id.
- ^ Chigwanda, Leon (28 October 2019). "Chief Tangwena's legacy". blog.zimtribes.com.
- ^ "LEAVERS 1995 - 1999". petreans.co.zw.
- ^ "Town clerk, housing director suspended". The Herald.
- ^ a b "Chitown opens up on cholera". 8 May 2018.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Seeking Cuban Doctors to End Health Crisis As Strike Cripples State Hospitals". VOA.
- ^ "Plans for Chitungwiza infectious disease hospital gather pace". The Herald.
- ^ "Parirenyatwa hails Citimed Hospital". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza clinics bag four awards". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza cholera outbreak 'under control'". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza blames Harare for cholera". Open Parly. 13 September 2018.
- ^ "Cimas assists Chitungwiza cholera centre". 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Umkhuhlane weCholera Usubulele Abangamatshumi Amabili Lanye eHarare". VOA.
- ^ "US$3m for Chitown COVID-19 isolation centre". 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Chitungwiza seeks US$3 million". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza employees manhandled". 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Zanu PF activists accused of waging terror on Chitungwiza council employees". 24 February 2020.
- ^ "Municipal director hired illegally". The Herald.
- ^ "We Are Just Acting On A Govt Directive: Councils Speak On Demolition Of Illegal Tuckshops ⋆ Pindula News". 28 January 2019.
- ^ "Harare, Chitown spearhead urban renewal drive". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza to buy 150 skip bins". 5 March 2019.
- ^ "Chitungwiza clinics to get pharmacies". The Herald.
- ^ "Interview With Dr. Tonderai Kasu on Cuban Doctors". VOA.
- ^ "Chitungwiza to recruit 17 nurses". The Herald.
- ^ "Govt rescues Chitungwiza". The Herald.
- ^ "Zimbabwe contrataría médicos cubanos para detener crisis en el sector". ADN Cuba.
- ^ "Zengeza to house passport offices". DailyNews.
- ^ Murwira, Zvamaida (10 August 2020). "Council seeks partners for facelift". The Herald.
- ^ "LOCKDOWN: Illegal vending structures demolished in Chitungwiza". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza warns illegal vendors". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza builds vending stalls". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza launches Mayor's Cheer Fund". The Herald.
- ^ "Chitungwiza to assist 600 families". The Herald.