By Aldridge Dzvene | Positive Eye News
The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has announced the appointment of a new board to lead the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC), ushering in what is expected to be a transformative four-year term focused on strengthening governance, development, and inclusivity in Zimbabwe’s sporting landscape.
The new board, whose tenure runs from 8 July 2025 to 7 July 2029, was appointed by the Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Honourable Lieutenant General (Rtd) A.N. Sanyatwe. This critical step involves strict adherence to the Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act and the Sports and Recreation Commission Act, underscoring the government’s growing commitment to ensuring transparent and strategic leadership in public entities.
The incoming board is comprised of individuals with deep expertise in sport administration, law, business development, grassroots mobilisation, and youth empowerment. Their mandate is clear: to guide the SRC in promoting, developing, and regulating sport and recreation in Zimbabwe, to nurture talent from grassroots to elite levels, to improve sports infrastructure, and to ensure that national sporting associations operate with stronger governance systems. The board comprises: Dr. Nathaniel Madzivanyika (Chairperson), Gwinyai T. Mharapara, Hlengiwe Dube, Shingai J. Rhuhwaya, Givemore Madzoka, Valentine S. Mudenda, Lillian N. S. Chikara, and David Simba.
The focus will also be on enhancing athlete development programmes, securing sustainable funding for national sporting initiatives, and promoting equal access and inclusivity across all disciplines, in alignment with the broader objectives of Vision 2030. The Ministry also emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration between public and private stakeholders, as well as the development of local facilities that support the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Welcoming the new appointments, the Ministry expressed confidence in the board’s ability to drive tangible progress, not only in nurturing talent but also in transforming sport into a critical pillar of social unity, wellness, and economic opportunity.
The announcement comes at a time when sport and recreation in Zimbabwe are regaining momentum following years of infrastructural decay, funding challenges, and administrative hurdles. The government sees this board appointment as an opportunity to realign national sporting institutions with professional standards and to inspire a new era of excellence and purpose-driven growth.
With a fresh, inclusive leadership approach now in place, Zimbabwe’s sports fraternity enters a new chapter, one that places athletes, communities, and integrity at the heart of its mandate.
