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 28th of May to the 1st 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