Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Co. (Private) Ltd. named Dennis Mtombeni as chief executive officer, succeeding Douglas Zimbango, who will step down at the end of June, Mining Zimbabwe can report.
By Rudairo Mapuranga
Mtombeni, a mining veteran with more than 20 years of experience, will become CEO-designate on June 1 and assume full responsibilities on July 1, the state-owned diamond company said in a statement dated May 28. He has been acting chief operating officer since 2024 and previously served as mine manager and general manager of operations at ZCDC.
Zimbango, who joined the company as a non-executive director in 2022 before being seconded to lead the executive team in January 2024, will leave on June 30. The board cited a “particularly challenging time for the diamond industry” during his tenure.
Chairman Onesimo Mazai Moyo expressed confidence that Mtombeni’s deep understanding of the company and operational track record, including managing River Ranch Diamonds and Pickstone-Peerless Gold Mine, positions him well for the next phase of growth.
ZCDC, the country’s largest diamond producer, said the leadership transition will not disrupt operations or strategic direction.
