Historic: ZTA set to convene first AGM as govt deepens parastatal reforms

NewsBy Nigel PfundeHARARE — The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting on June 17, marking a major institutional milestone that mirrors growing momentum behind Government’s parastatal reform agenda and efforts to strengthen accountability in public entities.The virgin meeting comes as Government implements reforms under President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an empowered upper-middle-income economy through National Development Strategy 2, with emphasis on corporate governance, transparency and performance management.“The convening of this meeting is timely as it continues with implementation of the Public Entities Corporate Governance framework, reinforced through the Corporate Governance Unit and Results Based Management systems designed to improve efficiency and accountability within public institutions,” an industry player said.In 2019, President Mnangagwa warned underperforming State enterprises against complacency, urging a culture of stewardship. Following legacy challenges, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi revitalised the Authority, leading to the appointment of a new board chaired by MrFarai Chimbain December 2025. The board subsequently appointedDr George MunyaradziManyayaas Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026.ZTA board chair Farai ChimbaThe Authority recently released its First Quarter 2026 infographic showing growth in tourist arrivals, receipts and investment inflows.“This positive momentum comes amid increasing recognition for the sector’s leadership, with Minister Rwodzi recently receiving recognition among leading women achievers and being honoured among the country’s best-performing ministers, and that is healthy for ZTA when the line minister is performing to the zenith,” said another industry player who operates safaris in the Lowveld.Zimbho: Tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi pictured with ZTA chief executive Dr George Manyaya celebrating a double award victory at ITB Berlin festival recentlyUnder Government’s heritage-based tourism drive, ZTA has intensified compliance inspections targeting unlicensed operators to safeguard standards and revenue streams.According to a ZTA notice, the AGM“will focus on strengthening governance, accountability and institutional performance through the consideration and adoption of key corporate, financial and compliance reports covering the 2023–2024 period.”It further states that Ordinary business includes the Chairperson’s remarks, CEO’s Report, Financial Report, Governance and Compliance Report, Auditor’s Report, ratification of auditor’s fees, and board fees.

Minister Rwodzi is expected to deliver a ministerial statement.“The meeting will provide stakeholders an opportunity to review organisational performance, reinforce corporate governance compliance and align expectations for the ensuing year as the Authority continues implementing reforms aimed at strengthening Zimbabwe’s tourism sector,” further reads part of the notice.Industry experts said the meeting is a great leap forwars towards institutional renewal.“This inaugural AGM is more than a governance milestone. It represents a critical step in institutional renewal under Minister Rwodzi’s stewardship, positioning the Authority under chairperson Farai Chimba and CEO Dr Manyaya to advance tourism as a strategic pillar for Zimbabwe’s economic transformation,” Takaendesa Fundira an industry player.Leave a ReplyCancel reply NewsBy Nigel PfundeHARARE — The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting on June 17, marking a major institutional milestone that mirrors growing momentum behind Government’s parastatal reform agenda and efforts to strengthen accountability in public entities.The virgin meeting comes as Government implements reforms under President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an empowered upper-middle-income economy through National Development Strategy 2, with emphasis on corporate governance, transparency and performance management.“The convening of this meeting is timely as it continues with implementation of the Public Entities Corporate Governance framework, reinforced through the Corporate Governance Unit and Results Based Management systems designed to improve efficiency and accountability within public institutions,” an industry player said.In 2019, President Mnangagwa warned underperforming State enterprises against complacency, urging a culture of stewardship. It represents a critical step in institutional renewal under Minister Rwodzi’s stewardship, positioning the Authority under chairperson Farai Chimba and CEO Dr Manyaya to advance tourism as a strategic pillar for Zimbabwe’s economic transformation,” Takaendesa Fundira an industry player.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority will hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting on June 17, marking a major institutional milestone that mirrors growing momentum behind Government’s parastatal reform agenda and efforts to strengthen accountability in public entities. The virgin meeting comes as Government implements reforms under President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 of an empowered upper-middle-income economy through National Development Strategy 2, with emphasis on corporate governance, transparency and performance management. “The convening of this meeting is timely as it continues with implementation of the Public Entities Corporate Governance framework, reinforced through the Corporate Governance Unit and Results Based Management systems designed to improve efficiency and accountability within public institutions,” an industry player said.

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In 2019, President Mnangagwa warned underperforming State enterprises against complacency, urging a culture of stewardship. The board subsequently appointedDr George MunyaradziManyayaas Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2026. The Authority recently released its First Quarter 2026 infographic showing growth in tourist arrivals, receipts and investment inflows.

“This positive momentum comes amid increasing recognition for the sector’s leadership, with Minister Rwodzi recently receiving recognition among leading women achievers and being honoured among the country’s best-performing ministers, and that is healthy for ZTA when the line minister is performing to the zenith,” said another industry player who operates safaris in the Lowveld. Under Government’s heritage-based tourism drive, ZTA has intensified compliance inspections targeting unlicensed operators to safeguard standards and revenue streams. “will focus on strengthening governance, accountability and institutional performance through the consideration and adoption of key corporate, financial and compliance reports covering the 2023–2024 period.”

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