BREAKING: Chitando re-assigned to the position of Minister of Mines
Winston Chitando has been reassigned to the position of Minister of Mines and Mining Development.
Chitando replaces Minister Zhemu Soda as announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya.
Chitando’s experience in the Mining Industry
Winston Chitando served as the Executive Chairman of Mimosa Holdings from April 1, 2013, till his appointment to the position of Minister of Mines. He served as Managing Director of Mimosa Mining Company since October 1, 2007, and Executive Chairman since April 1, 2013.
He joined Hwange Colliery Company in 1985. In 1984, he joined Anglo American Corporation as a graduate trainee based at Hwange Colliery Company, where he rose to the position of Chief Accountant. For a total of 11 years, he worked for the Anglo-American Corporation group. During this period he rose through the ranks to hold various positions and directorships in a number of industrial and mining companies which were part of the Anglo-American group.
He served as Divisional Commercial Manager in the Mining and Industrial Division at Zimasco since 1997. From 1998 to September 2007, he was an Executive Director with responsibility for Finance for both Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd and Mimosa Mining Company. Chitando at various periods also held Executive responsibility in Zimasco for Sales and North Dyke Mining during this time. He served as Commercial Director of Zimasco until September 30, 2007.
Chitando also served as Vice President of the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe from 2008 to 2011 and its President from 2011 to 2013. He has been Chairman of Hwange Colliery Company Limited since May 19, 2016. He served as an Executive Director of Mimosa since 2002.
He also served as Chairman of the Platinum Producers Association.
He completed a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Zimbabwe in November 1984.
Chitando is also a fabulous marketer as evidenced by his interaction with investors at key investment platforms like Mining Indaba.
The seasoned Minister is a Legislator for Gutu Central Constituency and a seasoned mining expert with over two decades of experience in the industry.
Hon. Soda has been reassigned to the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities, while Hon. Daniel Garwe will take over as Minister of Local Governance and Public Works, succeeding Minister Chitando.
These redeployments were conducted in accordance with subsection 1 of section 104 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.