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AFRICAN Chess Confederation president, Tshepiso Lopang together with Zone 4.5 president Susan Namangale are set to be guests of the Zimbabwe Chess Federation when the local federation hold their annual meeting later this month.
The October 18 indaba in Harare has created some interest in that it will be an elective assembly for the chess body.
Outgoing ZCF president, Mucha Mkanganwi has described the gracing of their elective AGM by the continental leadership, as a historic event, which is a confidence-booster for the local federation.
“Having both the ACC and 4.5 Zone presidents for our AGM is a historic event and a very significant for us as a federation and it shows that we have good relations with the custodians of the sport on the continent.
“It is the first time that we will be having these two presidents in the country at the same time.
“Hence we’re really excited by it, because it actually opens up only doors for us in Zimbabwe, but also within the zone and the ACC we get to exchange notes on how others are doing it in the zone and in Africa,” said Mkanganwi.
ZCF secretary-general, Todd Mapingire revealed that all was set for the meeting which will also encompass the election for the new leadership.
“All is now set for the AGM and the election of the new executive of the ZCF
“In terms of the preparations we have done almost what needs to be done in terms of the (0:20) constitution, giving a notice within 14 days, and we actually gave one on the 20th, which (0:27) is almost like 29 days before both the AGM and the election day,” Mapingire said.
He added that as federation, one of the highlights on the agenda will be availing of audited financial statements, which will play a key role in luring sponsorship for them.
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