Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe Biography | Education, Career in the Air Force of Zimbabwe
This is the biography of Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe, an officer in the Air Force of Zimbabwe and the first woman to achieve the rank of air commodore in the country.
Education
Ellen Chiweshe has an extensive educational background, including:
- Master of Business Administration (WUA)
- Executive Diploma in Business Management (WUA)
- Diploma in International Studies (Kenya National Defence College)
- National Defence Course Certificate (Kenya National Defence College)
Career in the Air Force of Zimbabwe
Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander Air Marshall Perrance Shiri (right) confers Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe with her new rank at Air Force Headquarters in Harare, while Air Commodore Selebale Masera assists. — (Picture by Tawanda Mudimu)
Chiweshe began her career in the finance department of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, one of the first women to serve in this capacity. On January 3, 2016, she was promoted to the rank of air commodore by President Robert Mugabe, making her the first woman to reach this rank. Prior to this promotion, she held the rank of group captain. Following her promotion, she became the third highest-ranking officer in the Air Force.
The promotion ceremony was conducted by Air Marshal Perrance Shiri, the commander of the air force, who emphasized that her promotion was based on her competence rather than any form of bias.
In addition to her role in the Air Force, Air Commodore Ellen Chiweshe serves as the Director General of Workshops and Seminars at the Zimbabwe National Defence University.
