Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's sports sector is set for a fresh start following the appointment of a new Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) board yesterday.
Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Honourable Lt. Gen. (Rtd) A.N. Sanyatwe unveiled the eight-member team that will steer the nation's sporting fortunes for the next four years, effective tomorrow.
The newly constituted board brings together some of Zimbabwe's most experienced sports administrators under the leadership of Chairperson Dr. Nathaniel Madzivanyika.
He will be supported by Gwinyai T. Mharapara, Hlengiwe Dube, Shingai J. Rushwaya, Givemore Madzoka, Valentine S. Mudenda, Lillian N.S. Chikara, and David Simba - a carefully selected team representing diverse expertise in sports management and development.
"The composition of this board reflects our commitment to transforming Zimbabwe's sporting landscape through professional leadership," said Secretary for Sport, Nicholas Moyo in an official statement.
The appointments strictly adhere to Section 11(9) of the Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act and Section 5 of the Sports and Recreation Commission Act, ensuring full compliance with national governance standards.
The incoming board faces a packed agenda that includes revitalizing grassroots sports development, upgrading the country's sporting infrastructure, implementing robust athlete development programs, and improving governance across all national sports associations.
Of particular importance will be their mandate to secure sustainable funding models for Zimbabwean sports while ensuring equal opportunities across all sporting disciplines.
Sports analyst Tariro Muchena welcomed the appointments, noting: "This is arguably the most qualified board we've seen in years. Their combined experience in sports administration, finance, and athlete development, positions them well to address the systemic challenges facing Zimbabwean sports."
The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for Zimbabwean athletics, following mixed performances in recent international competitions.
Many in the sporting community are hopeful this new leadership will implement much-needed reforms to restore Zimbabwe's competitive edge.
The board's first official engagement will be an induction workshop next week, where members are expected to outline their strategic roadmap for the critical first 100 days.
With Zimbabwe set to host several regional sporting events in the coming year, all eyes will be on how quickly the new team can implement its vision for sporting excellence.
