Online Reporter
Innocent Kurira
Zimpapers Sports Hub
HIGHLANDERS has officially launched the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the dramatic departure of Brian Moyo, who resigned amid serious allegations of financial misconduct.
The Bulawayo giants made the announcement on Monday, inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill this pivotal executive role.
The incoming CEO will report directly to the club’s Executive Committee and will be responsible for guiding the strategic and operational direction of the institution.
A Bachelor’s degree is the minimum academic requirement for the role, while a Master’s degree or higher qualification will be considered a significant advantage. The club is seeking candidates with substantial experience in sports administration — particularly football — and a thorough understanding of governance frameworks such as the Fifa Club Licensing system.
Highlanders have expressed a preference for candidates with a strong institutional background, especially those with prior affiliations to the club.
The successful applicant must also demonstrate the ability to cultivate and sustain strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the Premier Soccer League (PSL), the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa), and corporate sponsors.
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, a copy of their national ID or passport and a detailed CV. Submissions may be sent by post to P.O. Box 396, Bulawayo, hand-delivered to 50 Robert Mugabe Way, or emailed to [email protected] or [email protected].
Applications opened on May 19, 2025 and will close on May 26, 2025. The club has stated that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Moyo’s resignation follows allegations of fraudulent conduct related to a player transfer deal. He is accused of submitting a falsified invoice for US$23 000 — US$5 000 more than the agreed transfer fee of US$18 000 with Bulawayo Chiefs.
Internal investigations reportedly uncovered what sources have described as a “deliberate scheme to siphon funds.”
It is alleged that Moyo conspired with Bulawayo Chiefs administrator Andrew Mandigora, with the two splitting the excess amount —Moyo receiving US$2 000 and Mandigora, US$3 000.
Highlanders has yet to issue an official statement on the outcome of the internal investigation, citing the matter’s pending status before the courts.
