Adriano Makevela Mackenzie
Adriano Makevela Mackenzie | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | FAA |
| Rank | general |
| Spouse(s) | Anabela Chissende |
General Adriano Makevela Mackenzie is a prominent Angolan general in the Lunda Norte Province.
Military career[edit]
Mackenzie served as a military leader with National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Unita). He defected from UNITA in 1992, during the Angolan Civil War.[1] Previously part of UNITA, Mackenzie's forces have been largely integrated into the FAA under the Lusaka Protocol.[2]
Mackenzie serves as the head of military training at the joint chiefs of staff of FAA, and head of reconnaissance and information.
Civilian activities[edit]
He was one of six equal founding members of Lumanhe Extração Mineira, Importação e Exportação (commonly called "the generals’ company", since five of the six are generals), a diamond mining operation. His average income since then has been $2 million per year. Its cumulative profits since 1995, when it was founded, have been $120 million.[3]
Mackenzie's company has a 15% stake in the Sociedade Mineira do Cuango.[4][5]
Family and personal life[edit]
His wife, Anabela Chissende, sits on the board of Sadisse.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Polack, Peter (2013). The Last Hot Battle of the Cold War: South Africa vs. Cuba in the Angolan Civil War. Casemate. p. 205. ISBN 9781612001951. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ "Angola: Peace Monitor, III, 10".
- ^ Diamond Industry Annual Review - Angola. Accessed 9 June 2010.
- ^ (in Portuguese)
- ^ "Angola: Diamond Barons Destroy Food Crops". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
- ^ "AfricaFiles - Corruption pre-requisite for government contracts". Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2010-06-09.