Cuthbert Dube responds

The Zimbabwe Football Association’s aims and ojectives as defined in the FIFA endorsed ZIFA constitution of 2009, amongst others, is (Article 2, ZIFA Constitution)
2.1. ‘To develop, promote and control the game of “Association football” in every form through out Zimbabwe,
2.6. To respect the joint interest of its members
2.9. To prevent all methods or practices which might jeopardise the integrity of matches or competitions or give rise to abuse of Association football,’
This indicates that all activities in the game of football are under the auspices of the Association and therefore matters which arise will be handled and executed under the ZIFA Constitution and Rules and Regulations in conjunction with the FIFA’s Statutes and Rules and Regulations. As such, all full members, Board, executive, staff are bound by these and are expected to observe and adhere to the Regulations and Codes of Conduct and Ethics as stated in these manuals.
On the 24th October 2011, The ZIFA President commissioned an Adhoc Independent Disciplinary Committee, whose mandate is to look into the issues pertaining to match fixing and other malpractices within Association football. Their responsibilities and functions are stipulated in the Disciplinary Code of ZIFA, which complies with the FIFA Disciplinary Code. Appeals, hearings, supsensions, bans and other disciplinary issues are provided for in the ZIFA Constitution and are handled accordingly.
Matters pertaining to elections and the Presidium are dealt with by the Councillors who are members of the General Assembly, as it is through this Assembly that the President and the Board are voted into office. (Article 29: Elections, ZIFA Constitution)
At a time when Partners and Stakeholders are building confidence in the Association and the game of Football, we would like to maintain good corporate image and identity by maintaining respect for the Association’s governance, Constitution, Rules and Regulations.
Yours in Sport
DR C E Dube
ZIFA PRESIDENT