Zimbabwe launches platform to streamline public Board appointments

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new digital platform aimed at overhauling the appointment of board members across public entities, with a focus on transparency, accountability, and merit-based selection.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Corporate Governance Unit (CGU), invites qualified Zimbabwean professionals to submit their CVs for inclusion in the Corporate Governance Management Information System (CG-MIS) National Board Member Database. This centralised pool will serve as the source for prospective board appointments.

"All qualified Zimbabwean professionals are invited to submit their CVs for inclusion in the CG-MIS National Board Member Database," reads part of the official notice. Professionals who previously applied under the old system are required to re-apply through the new portal, as the database is being rebuilt to ensure uniformity and integrity of records.

The CG-MIS platform is designed to modernise corporate governance in State enterprises and public institutions, replacing previous manual systems. Inclusion in the database forms part of a broader process to enhance oversight, professionalism, and performance within parastatals.

The CGU emphasised that the initiative supports ethical, transparent, and competence-based board appointments, and encourages professionals from diverse fields to seize the opportunity to serve the nation at board level.

Applicants are required to register and submit their credentials online via the CGU portal, which will act as the central hub for all future public entity board appointments.