THE Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe has elected new office bearers for the 2026–2027 term, with Mimosa Mining Company Managing Director Mr Fungai Makoni taking over as President and Falcon Gold’s Mr Qubeka Nkomo assuming the Vice Presidency, Chamber CEO Dr Isaac Kwesu has announced.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
The leadership transition was confirmed during the Chamber’s 26th Annual Mining Conference and Exhibition, currently underway in Victoria Falls, where delegates gathered under the theme “Unlock Value, Maximise Benefits, Sustain Growth”.
Mr Makoni, who previously served as Second Vice President under outgoing President Mr John Musekiwa of Zimasco, steps into the presidency at a critical juncture for the sector. A chartered accountant with 15 years of experience in the mining sector, he brings direct operational experience from Mimosa’s platinum operations and a track record in community development projects.
Mr Nkomo, who takes up the Vice Presidency, is the Chairman of the Chamber’s Gold Producers Committee and has extensive experience as Finance Director and Company Secretary at Falcon Gold Zimbabwe.
Mr John Musekiwa becomes the Immediate Past President.
Speaking at the conference opening, Dr Kwesu noted that the Chamber’s annual gathering has evolved into a premier mining event in the region. The conference is expected to shape policy formulation and industry strategies that promote the development, competitiveness, and growth of the mining sector in the medium to long term.
Over the past two days, the Chamber hosted a series of mineral-specific symposiums, including Coal, Oil and Gas, Gold, PGMs, Lithium, and Sustainability and ESG, providing platforms for robust discussions on opportunities, challenges, and policy innovations required to unlock growth across the various sub-sectors.
Mr Makoni’s appointment comes as miners navigate currency reforms following the March 2026 directive mandating ZiG payments to local suppliers, and efforts to boost beneficiation under the Government’s Vision 2030 mining targets.
His leadership is expected to focus on policy advocacy, investor confidence, and improving the operating environment for large-scale producers. As Zimbabwe targets US$7 billion in mineral revenue, the Chamber under Makoni is expected to push for stable policies, reliable energy, and infrastructure that support growth across the minerals value chain.
