AMSZ’s New ExCo Focuses on Growth and Legislative Reforms
The newly elected executive committee of the Association of Mine Surveyors of Zimbabwe (AMSZ) has set its focus on growing the association and addressing regulatory challenges to protect their profession, Mining Zimbabwe reports.
By Ryan Chigoche
This newly elected AMSZ committee will serve a two-year term. They assume office at a time when many mining practitioners face a range of challenges, with regulation being the most pressing issue.
For some time, surveyors have been calling for regulatory changes to better align with evolving technological advancements. There are growing concerns that outdated regulations threaten the profession’s long-term viability.
Speaking to Mining Zimbabwe on behalf of the new leadership, AMSZ President Stewart Gumbi outlined their priorities for the term. He emphasized that their main objectives would focus on growth and safeguarding the profession by addressing legislative issues.
“The first issue we need to tackle urgently is the growth of the association so that our initiatives have a broader reach. We also need to address regulations. One of the core objectives of the association is to protect the profession and to do that, we must collaborate with various regulators to review existing legislation. We also need to lobby for necessary changes and improvements,” Gumbi said.
“It’s not that we have any significant issues with the current state of affairs, but everything is evolving. Legislation and our policies must reflect these changes and advancements. That way, we can better safeguard the profession and enhance its contribution to the mining industry,” he added.
Gumbi stressed that the ultimate goal is to drive higher productivity and efficiency in the mining industry, with a strong emphasis on improving safety standards.
In addition, the new leadership aims to address the issue of recognition for mine surveyors and the critical roles they play in the industry. Currently, the recognition and compensation for these roles do not align with the level of expertise required. The new ExCo intends to push for a benchmark that will guide industry standards on how to better recognize and reward the skills and contributions of mine surveyors.
While the new committee has a clear vision for addressing these challenges, Gumbi emphasized that they are not starting from scratch. The outgoing committee has made considerable progress in recent years, and the new leadership plans to build on those achievements.
“These changes need to happen quickly, and we’re already making progress. We’re not starting from zero; we’re carrying forward the work that the previous leadership began. There is a lot to be done, but I’m confident that the new committee has the right mix of experience, vision, and commitment to get the job done,” Gumbi said.
In addition to legislative reforms, the AMSZ leadership plans to implement a series of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the association’s visibility, expanding membership, and improving its role in shaping policy discussions within the broader mining sector.
This will involve regular consultations with key stakeholders, including mining companies, regulators, and other professional organizations, to ensure that the association remains at the forefront of industry developments.
To achieve these goals, the AMSZ will hold a series of strategic meetings and discussions with key industry players, regulators, and government representatives throughout their term. The leadership team is committed to driving positive change and positioning the association to better serve its members and the mining industry as a whole.