GOVERNMENT has appointed new boards for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company, with Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi saying the members bring extensive experience and technical expertise to the organisation to strengthen the sector.
The appointments, effective December 31, were made in line with section 194 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, read in conjunction with section 11 of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act [Chapter 10:31] and section 4(1) of the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20], which emphasise sound corporate governance and efficient use of public funds.
Unveiling the boards in Harare yesterday, Rwodzi said the members’ expertise was expected to enhance governance, improve service delivery and drive growth in the tourism and hospitality industry.
“The board members for Zimbabwe Tourism Authority bring immense experience and expertise that will be invaluable in providing strategic guidance and robust oversight to the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority to further its mandate of ensuring that the institution strengthens its promotion strategies for destination Zimbabwe and enhance service delivery across the sector through regulatory frameworks and practices that support the industry and add value to the tourists themselves,” she said.
The ZTA board will be chaired by Farai Chimba, with Lizzie Makwezwa as deputy chairperson. Other members are Charles Munangasa, Charity Magutorima, Jeffreys Manjengwa, Gamuchirai Mangundu, Millicent Sibongile Mombeshora, Godfrey Pasipanodya, Napoleon Nyanhi and Tarirai Musonza. Three other members are yet to be appointed.
Rwodzi said the board was expected to strengthen destination marketing, enhance regulatory frameworks and support industry growth, in line with National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030.
Meanwhile, Rwodzi also announced the appointment of a board for the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company, a government entity mandated to develop tourism infrastructure and facilitate investment.
The board will be chaired by Phineas Makombe, with Sheila Hawa Sidambe—who previously served as chairperson for four years — returning as vice-chairperson.
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Other board members include Priscilla Charumbira, Jarawani Stragle Kangara, Anton Kashiri, Sherinah Sibanda, Jameson Mukaratirwa, Pianos Gweme, Donald Simbarashe Mabhiza, Comfort Chinengundu, Phindile Ncube, Radish Mudala and Gladys Chinyerere.
Rwodzi said the board would significantly enhance capacity to develop tourism across the whole country not just in Victoria Falls.
