John Houghton (Zimbabwean politician)
John Houghton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Parliament of Zimbabwe | |
| Assumed office September 2018 | |
| Constituency | Kariba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Roland Houghton 9 September 1945 Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe) |
| Political party | MDC Alliance |
John Roland Houghton (born 9 September 1945) is a Zimbabwean politician who is currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Kariba. He was first elected in the 2018 Zimbabwean general election as a member of the Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC–T). He previously served as the mayor of Kariba.[1]
Early life[edit]
John Houghton was born on September 9, 1945, in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe). He is of English descent.
Career[edit]
Houghton worked as an electrical engineer prior to being elected the Mayor of Kariba in 2003.[2] In the 2018 Zimbabwean general election, he was elected to represent Kariba in the Parliament of Zimbabwe.
References[edit]
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.parlzim.gov.zw. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "White mayor elected in Zimbabwe". independent. 2 September 2003. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
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