Kuvimba to Host Jumbo Golf Tournament in Mutare
Mutapa Investment Fund-owned Kuvimba Mining House (KMH) will host the Chamber of Mines Inter Mines Golf Tournament, popularly known as the Jumbo Golf, at Hillside Golf Course in Mutare on Saturday, Mining Zimbabwe reports.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Briefing the Media in the capital on Wednesday, Chamber of Mines CEO Isaac Kwesu announced that KMH will proudly host the 2024 edition of the Jumbo Golf Tournament, with their subsidiary Freda Rebecca assisting in coordination.
He stated that the Jumbo Golf Tournament is a key event on the Chamber of Mines’ calendar, consistently bringing together important participants from across the mining value chain, including Chamber members, associates, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
“The Chamber of Mines Inter Mines Golf Tournament, popularly known as the Jumbo Golf, for the 2024 edition, will be proudly hosted by Kuvimba Mining House, specifically their subsidiary, Freda Rebecca, who will assist in coordination. This event has been one of the key events on the Chamber of Mines’ calendar over the years.
It has brought together key participants in the mining value chain, including our mines, specifically our Chamber members, associates, suppliers, and all other important stakeholders. They come together not just for networking but also to share important information on how mining activities can be improved, specifically efficiency, the procurement of materials, and policy matters affecting the mining industry,” Kwesu said.
According to Kwesu, the tournament serves as an opportunity not only for networking but also for sharing valuable information on how mining activities can be improved, particularly in terms of efficiency, procurement, and policy matters affecting the industry. Each year, senior executives, managers, and other stakeholders come together to discuss pressing issues that help guide engagement and lobbying efforts for the betterment of the mining sector.
He also mentioned that the Chamber of Mines was established to promote, encourage, and support the mining industry. While the golf tournament offers a chance to relax, the Chamber’s mission remains central.
He further noted that Kuvimba Mining House has done everything possible to ensure the success of this event, which will be held at Hillside Golf Course in Mutare.
“Each year, when we meet, particularly senior executives and managers along with other stakeholders, we discuss issues that are important when engaging or lobbying for the benefit of the mining industry. As you are aware, the Chamber of Mines was created to promote, encourage, foster, and do everything possible for the benefit of the mining industry. While we enjoy the golf tournament, we do not forget the purpose of the Chamber of Mines.
This event typically runs for two days, and this year it will be held from the 21st to the 22nd, next Saturday and Sunday. We hope all participants will find value in their involvement in this year’s event. We have no doubt that Kuvimba Mining House, the host, has done everything possible in preparation,” Kwesu said.
KMH Group CEO Trevor Barnard, speaking at the same event, added that they are honoured to host this year’s tournament and emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting local industry and suppliers in Mutare.
He said Kuvimba’s vision is to create a better future for Zimbabweans by developing mineral resources to generate value for stakeholders and sustainably improve livelihoods for future generations. The support of the Chamber of Mines, a valuable partner, is crucial to achieving these goals.
According to Barnard, the tournament is meant to be enjoyable, but there’s also a competitive edge. It serves as a networking opportunity for industry players across the country, including a few professionals. Activities will include a cocktail function and the main dinner event on Sunday, September 22nd, where numerous prizes will be awarded.
“We are honoured to host this year’s annual Chamber of Mines Golf Tournament, which will be held in Mutare at the Hillside Golf Course.
We specifically selected this venue to support the local industry and suppliers in the Mutare area. Our vision at Kuvimba Mining House, as we’ve stated previously, is to create a better future for Zimbabweans. Our mission is to develop mineral resources, as a mining house, to create value for our stakeholders and sustainably improve the livelihoods of Zimbabweans for future generations.
We cannot achieve this without the support of our friends at the Chamber of Mines. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support, not only over the years and to date but also into the future. They have become a valuable partner in our industry.
This tournament is meant to be fun, and we want participants to enjoy it, but there’s also a competitive edge, as you can expect. We use this as a networking opportunity among all players in the mining industry. And I’m not just talking about golf players, but industry players.
We are expecting many participants from across the country, as well as a few professionals. The activities will include a cocktail function and the main dinner event, which will be held on Sunday, the 22nd of September, with many prizes to be won,” he said.