ZMF to hold elections as tenure of office expires

Zimbabwe’s umbrella body which represents small-scale and artisanal miners, the Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has set the dates for General Council and regional reps elections.

Rudairo Mapuranga

According to ZMF Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Wellington Takavarasha the office of the current executive and general councilors will expire on the 14th June 2021 paving way for elections from the 28^thof May to the 1^st of June 2021 which will be presided over by the National Executive.

“The tenure of office for the current National Executive, General Council Chairman, General Council Secretary, and Regional Representatives expires on 14 June 2021. ZMF will hold the Provincial Council Elections from the 28th of May to 01 June 2021. This is in accordance with Article 19.7.3 of the ZMF Constitution which states that;

“There shall be elected at a Provincial Conference specifically convened for that purpose which shall be presided over by the National Executive,” he said.

The positions being contested for are;

Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Secretary for Women Affairs
Secretary for Youth
Secretary for the Disabled
Secretary for Minerals
Secretary for war-veterans

Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF)

The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) is a government initiative to effect sustainable growth and meaningful transformation of the artisanal and small-scale mining industry. Its current President is Ms Henrietta Rushwaya. ZMF is Zimbabwe’s largest mining body with over 1.5 million members, that contribute an annual average of 60% of the total gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) the country’s sole gold buyer.

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