Bunjiwe Mkwananzi
Judith Phiri [email protected]
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has said the achievement of Vision 2030 and the sustainable growth of the mining sector will depend not only on mineral wealth, but also on the quality of leadership, governance and innovation.
This was revealed at the Executive Leadership in Mining and Public Governance Certificate Award Ceremony at the Zimbabwe School of Mines (ZSM) in Bulawayo on Friday.
In a speech read on behalf of the Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Engineer Fred Moyo, by the Chief Director of Mining Technical Services, Engineer Charles Tahwa, he commended all participants on successfully completing the five-day training programme.
“Your dedication and commitment to professional development reflect the leadership qualities required to drive the growth and transformation of Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
“Over the past few days, you have been exposed to critical areas, including mining investment attraction, mineral economics, regulatory compliance, public financial management, digital transformation, stakeholder engagement and leadership development. These are key competencies that will strengthen our institutions and enhance service delivery throughout the mining sector,” he said.
“As highlighted by our Permanent Secretary during the opening of this programme, the achievement of Vision 2030 and the sustainable growth of the mining sector will depend not only on our mineral wealth, but also on the quality of leadership, governance and innovation that we bring to our work.”
He said the certificates being awarded were therefore more than proof of attendance.
Eng Moyo said they represent a commitment to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to improve performance, strengthen accountability and deliver better results for the Ministry, the mining industry and the people of Zimbabwe.
“I encourage you to return to your respective stations inspired to lead with professionalism, integrity and excellence and to become champions of positive change within our sector.”
ZSM principal, Engineer Edwin Gwaze, said the executive masterclass was designed with a clear conviction that today’s mining sector requires leaders who are more than technical experts.
“It demands public managers who can navigate complex socio-economic tensions, enforce regulations with integrity and steward national resources responsibly. Our goal was to bridge the gap between deep technical know-how and strategic, citizen-centred leadership,” he said.
He said it covered four pillars, namely Global Strategy and Investment Acumen, Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Enforcement, Public Financial Literacy and Digital Transformation, and People Leadership, Change Management and Service Excellence.
Eng Gwaze said participants did not rely on dry theory, but engaged in case studies, role-play simulations and peer reviews.
“They learned from a distinguished panel of retired senior bureaucrats, legal experts, industrial psychologists and global mineral economists, ensuring every session was grounded in real-world experience,” he added.
“They leave the programme not just as engineers or geoscientists, but as multidimensional public leaders capable of enforcing regulations, resolving high-stakes disputes, managing public funds wisely and maintaining harmony among diverse stakeholders.”
He said the participants were now equipped to drive regulatory compliance, champion transparency and lead with both technical authority and human empathy.
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