Online Reporter
Ivan Zhakata
Herald Correspondent
The National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) has convened its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), with board chairperson Professor Munyaradzi Manyanga underscoring the need for transparency and a review of the institution’s governing law.
Addressing stakeholders in Harare, Prof Manyanga said the meeting marked a significant milestone following years of institutional transitions.
“The journey to this moment has been long and defined by significant institutional transitions,” he said.
Prof Manyanga said although the AGM focused on the 2024 financial year, the institution had also made available outstanding reports for the period 2019 to 2023.
“This is in keeping with our commitment to transparency and accountability, ensuring that our stakeholders are fully apprised of the entity’s performance over the past five years,” he said.
NMMZ was established through the National Museums and Monuments Act [Chapter 25:11] of 1972 and is mandated to manage museums, conduct heritage research and protect Zimbabwe’s natural, cultural and liberation heritage.
Prof Manyanga said the institution’s mandate had expanded over the years, prompting the need to review the enabling legislation.
“Over time, the mandate has expanded in scope and complexity, necessitating a review of the enabling legislation,” he said.
“The Board of Trustees has since submitted to the Ministry proposed principles to guide the review of the Act.”
Prof Manyanga said the AGM provided a platform to assess performance and engage stakeholders on the way forward.
“This Annual General Meeting provides us with an important platform to present how the entity has performed in meeting the expectations of our stakeholders and the public we serve,” he said.
“It also affords us the opportunity to reflect, engage and chart a sustainable path forward.”
The inaugural AGM is expected to lay the groundwork for strengthened governance and improved heritage management at the institution.
