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Standoff erupts between Zimpapers board and management

A major standoff has erupted between the Zimpapers board and management, and three former company executives dismissed in January over allegations of corruption and fraud, as the board insists no exit packages be paid until a forensic audi…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:41hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe appoints new SRC Board

The Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Sanyatwe, has appointed a new Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) board, set to serve a four-year term from July 8, 2025, to July 2029.According to a…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 10:54hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter

Fundira challenges dismissal as NSSA Board Chair

Ousted National Social Security Authority (NSSA) board chairperson Emmanuel Fundira has challenged his recent dismissal by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo, describing the move as procedurally flawed an…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 21:16hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter

Muswere appoints ZBC board

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere has officially appointed the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board, more than a year after several members began serving in the role.The 13-member board, chai…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:05hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Chief Ndube dies

Chief Ndube, born Nonhlanhla Sibanda, has died at the age of 40, leaving the Filabusi community and the broader Matabeleland South province in mourning.Her death was confirmed by Matabeleland South acting Director of Local Government and P…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:19hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter

Delta makes new board appointments

Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quinton Kanhukamwe.In a statement released …

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:18hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube taken to court

A court application filed by registered public accountant Last Matema, challenging the constitution of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB), has been dismissed by the High Court, with the applicant ordered to pay costs on a pun…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:46hrs | 14488 | by Staff reporter

FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board

A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at helping the board transition into their r…

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's tribal National Aids Council (Nac) Board appointed

As has become a ritualistic routine with Zimbabwean government agency boards, they all have one common trademark tribal imbalance. They are all characterized by excessive representations from one tribal group to the near total exclusion&nb…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter

John Moxon calls meeting to sack his Meikles board

John Moxon was in a hospital bed when Meikles directors met to sell off a key asset and fire the CEO - and he claims someone lied that his phone had been "compromised" to keep him in the dark about it all.Moxon's company, Meikles Consolida…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2800 | by Staff reporter

Councillors appointed cronies to Rufaro board

The Commission of Inquiry into governance issues in Harare City Council has uncovered alleged mismanagement by CCC-appointed loyalists at Rufaro Marketing, a company managing 130 premises across the city. The company collected approximatel…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa gets ZBC board seat

President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of four new board members to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). The new appointees are Thandolwenkosi Nkomo, president of the Zimbabwe Institute of Public Relations (ZIPR); Ruvhene…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter

Hichilema fires entire anti-corruption board

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has taken the extraordinary step of firing the entire board of the country's corruption-busting body, after they themselves were accused of corruption, which they deny.It comes days after the head of t…

Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 13:34hrs | 2293 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa relative by marriage appointed to Zimpapers Board

The state-controlled Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd (Zimpapers) has announced a new board chaired by former Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda's wife Doreen Joyce Sibanda.Misheck Sibanda, who was replaced by Marti…

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 13:38hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter

New board for Transmedia

President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of five experts to the Transmedia Corporation board of directors with effect from January 9, 2024, for a term of four years, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenf…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:12hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints new ZBC board

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board which will be chaired by Ms Helliate Rushwaya.The new board was announced in a statement by Acting Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicit…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 17:41hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

New brooms at NRZ

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has appointed Ainah Dube-Kaguru as new chief operations officer (COO) while Patrick Mwashita was appointed to the position of chief finance officer.The appointments were revealed yesterday by NRZ spo…

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

ZACC arrests Hwange Local Board executives

Hwange Local Board town secretary Ndumiso Mdlalose and housing director Ananias Banda appeared in court last week facing charges of criminal abuse of office after they allegedly sold an industrial stand worth over US$1 million for US$20 00…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu appoints new board members

THE Bulawayo Municipal Commercial Undertaking-owned Ingwebu Breweries recently had two members added to its eight-member board.Mr Kalani Ndlovu who owns Umjayeli Security and Mavuna Lodge and Ms Lovejoy Ncube, an IT specialist have been ad…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:19hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Fuel firm board fired over governance failures

Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda has fired the Petrotrade board after a team of investigators confirmed failures in corporate governance, and in particular over the appointment of senior staff.In March this year, the minist…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fifa set to snub bogus Zifa board's request for recognition

For the first time, since the Felton Kamambo-led leadership was illegally elbowed out by the political machinations at ZIFA, and replaced by an illegitimate committee led by Gift Banda, FIFA have acknowledged receipt of communication from …

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimura gets new board members

THE future looks bright in the music industry as youthful musicians have been voted into the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board.A meeting was held here in Harare at Zimbabwe Showgrounds at Robie Mupawose centre where 14 conte…

Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Top govt officials in messy Petrotrade fight

STATE-OWNED petroleum firm, Petrotrade, has been rocked by fresh controversy amid reports that Energy and Power Development permanent secretary Gloria Magombo ordered the firing of two executives via a text message, court documents show.Th…

Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 18:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Strive Masiyiwa steps down from Econet board

ECONET founder Mr Strive Masiyiwa has stepped down from the Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited board. Mr Masiyiwa had been on the board since the founding of the company in 1993. In a statement, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe group company secreta…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 18:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Great strides made in road rehab project

The Government has spent more than $30 billion on funding the reconstruction of over 260km of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway, while an additional $1,3 billion has been directed towards the rehabilitation of dozens of major roads in…

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:11hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter

Set back for Zifa board

ZIFA lawyer Chenaimwoyo Gumiro was yesterday thrust back into the spotlight as the board's Administrative Court appeal against their suspension by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) suffered a huge setback.This comes as ZIFA board …

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:11hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zifa board 'resumes' duties

ZIFA board members, who were suspended two weeks ago by the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) have "resumed" duties after lodging of an appeal with the Administrative Court, a move they argue sets aside their suspension.This ushers in…

Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 07:25hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

SRC reject ZIFA board comeback

THE Sports and Recreation Commission yesterday warned the rebellious ZIFA board members they risk facing severe consequences if they go ahead with their plans to defy the suspension imposed by the country's sports regulator.The ZIFA leader…

Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 07:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Court orders appointment of mental health board

The Bulawayo High Court has ordered President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga to urgently appoint a special mental health board and tribunal respectively for Mlondolozi Mental Health Institute and other mental healt…

Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Govt to appoint new ZIMRA board chairman, top management

The Treasury says it is close to finalising the appointment of a substantive chairman for the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) board. The tax authority is also putting the final touches to the recruitment of top management including cust…

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Timveos appointed PetroTrade board member

FORMER MDC Alliance deputy treasurer Lillian Timveos was yesterday appointed board member for PetroTrade a few months after she defected to the ruling Zanu-PF party.Timveos, who served as Midlands senator under the MDC Alliance before she …

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mathema appoints new Zimsec board

A 14-member Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) board was appointed recently by Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to steer the country's public examinations until 2024.Bindura University of Science Education …

Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zera board flies into fuel storm

THE new Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) board received a baptism of fire at its first meeting with oil firms on February 18, as indigenous operators rejected a requirement to raise a ZW$30 million (US$357 611) guarantee before …

Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mashingaidze leads new war vets board

Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has appointed the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Board led by Major-General Gibson Mashingaidze (Retired). Other board members are Irene Zindi, Major-General Evaristo …

Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Govt appoints new Zimsec board

PRIMARY and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema has appointed announced a new 14-member Zimbabwe School Examinations Council board and retained Eddie Mwenje as chairperson.The new board members include Milidzani Faith, Masiye Moyo, F…

Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Gambling board boss under investigation

THE Lotteries and Gambling Board is investigating its secretary Heavens Gonga for a litany of misdemeanours, including alleged abuse of office.Gonga, who has served for over 15 years, was last week accused by bookmakers of corruptly runnin…

Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Gambling board boss under investigation

THE Lotteries and Gambling Board is investigating its secretary Heavens Gonga for a litany of misdemeanours, including alleged abuse of office.Gonga, who has served for over 15 years, was last week accused by bookmakers of corruptly runnin…

Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga fires NatPharm board, officials

VICE-PRESIDENT and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga has dissolved the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) board, while ministry principal director Gibson Mhlanga is in trouble over a Covid-19 material tender scam which sucked in…

Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Why Netflix chose Masiyiwa for its board

ZIMBABWEAN tycoon and founder of pan-African telecoms heavyweight Econet Group Strive Masiyiwa has taken a board seat at Netflix, underlining the Silicon Valley giant's ambitions on the continent of more than one billion people.Masiyiwa, w…

Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Red Cross elects new board

THE Zimbabwe red Cross Society (ZrCS) has elected a new board led by Edson Mlambo.Mlambo retained his position as national president after beating Lovemore Dube in an election that was held yesterday.ZRCS held its annual general meeting (A…

Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo sign board goes viral on social media

A Bulawayo sign board has gone viral on social media.  The 'City of Kings' as Bulawayo in known, was once revered as the industrial heart of Zimbabwe and of Southern Africa to a greater extent. But scenes of desolation and abandonment…

Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 08:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

MP calls for Zifa board dissolution

A National Assembly legislator yesterday called for the dissolution of the Zifa Board following a string of incidents he says have embarrassed the country. Rising through a point of privilege, Southerton Member of Parliament, Peter Moyo, a…

Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chasi talks tough on Zesa board appointments

ENERGY and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi is talking tough on Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) Holdings board appointment as he seeks to undo previous cherry-picking of acquaintances by selecting a competent team to s…

Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Peter Moyo tightens screws on Trevor Manuel

Axed Old Mutual chief executive Peter Moyo has launched a fresh legal battle to get his job back.Moyo, 56, on Monday approached the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg to have the country's oldest insurer abide by last month's order f…

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:50hrs | | by iol

'Delinquent' Old Mutual board begs Peter Moyo for talks

Old Mutual's board struck a conciliatory tone on Wednesday, saying the nasty fight between the insurer and axed CEO Peter Moyo had dragged on for too long and it was perhaps time for the two parties to negotiate a settlement.The boardroom …

Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Delma Lupepe leaves Zimpapers

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has praised outgoing board members of listed diversified media group Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited. Board chairman Mr Delma Lupepe has left the media group, h…

Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean national appointed to ICAEW Africa Members Advisory Board

the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales - has today announced the appointment of Tinashe Rwodzi to its Africa Members Advisory Board. Rwodzi, who is the Zimbabwe and Malawi country manager at PwC, specialising in Financ…

Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zesa gets new board

ENERGY and Power Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo yesterday announced a new seven-member ZESA board, and directed the members to superintend over the rebundling of the power utility, fight corruption and ensure a steady power supply. Fo…

Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa's wife implicated in tobacco cartels

THE Tobacco Association of Zimbabwe (TAZ) yesterday alleged corruption in the tobacco industry, with Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) board chairperson Monica Chinamasa's name coming out prominently as one of the individuals causing…

Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe urged to adopt currency board

ZIMBABWE should introduce an independent currency board which would stop the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from controlling the foreign currency exchange rate, an industry expert has said.In a recent opinion piece in American magazine, Fo…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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