The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) is set to mark a transition in leadership during its 2025 Annual Mining Conference and Exhibition, as outgoing President Mr. Thomas Gono steps down after his two-year term at the helm of the mining industry’s premier representative body.
Scheduled for the opening day of the highly anticipated Annual Mining Conference in Victoria Falls, the event will open with constitutional meetings that will not only address governance matters but also chart the way forward for a sector at the heart of Zimbabwe’s economic ambitions.
Mr. Gono’s tenure has been marked by a period of consolidation and advocacy during a time of both opportunity and challenge in the mining sector.
As the industry looks to scale production and attract fresh investment under the country’s US$12 billion mining vision, the incoming President will inherit a portfolio that demands both visionary leadership and strong stakeholder coordination.
“The leadership change is a pivotal moment,” said an industry insider. “It’s more than just a change of guard—it’s about setting the tone for how the Chamber will drive engagement, policy influence, and sector growth in the years ahead.”
Gono is currently deputised by ZIMASCO CEO Mr John Musekiwa who is the First Vice President and Munashe Shava as second Vice President.
As Zimbabwe’s mining industry continues to play a foundational role in economic development, the 2025 Annual Mining Conference and Exhibition is not just a procedural milestone—it is a turning point that could redefine the Chamber’s strategic posture for the next decade.
