Daviz Simango

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Daviz Mbepo Simango (7 February 1964 – 22 February 2021) was a Mozambican politician and environmentalist. He was Mayor of Beira from 2003 until his death. He was also the President of the Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM).[1] Simango was born in Tanganyika.

Simango died on 22 February 2021, fifteen days after his 57th birthday at a South African hospital.[2]

References

  1. Tembe, Jose (27 October 2009). Daviz Mbepo Simango. BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8328788.stm#daviz. Retrieved 2009-11-03. 
  2. "Mozambican opposition mayor, climate fighter dies aged 57: family". France 24. February 22, 2021.