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PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed an expanded 11-member board to steer the affairs of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, marking a significant increase in the authority’s governing body.
The appointments, made on March 9, 2026, were formalised in accordance with the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Act. The announcement was made by Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera during a press briefing at the ministry’s headquarters in Harare.
Minister Mavetera was flanked by her deputy, Dingumuzi Phuti, the Permanent Secretary for ICT, Dr Beulah Chirume, Potraz Director General Dr Gift Machengete and Deputy Director General Mr Alfred Marisa. Senior management from the ministry and key stakeholders also attended the briefing.
The newly constituted board sees its membership rise from the previous seven to 11, an increase from just four members in earlier iterations. Minister Mavetera attributed the expansion to the rapid growth and advancement of the technology sector, necessitating a broader range of expertise to oversee the industry.
Professor Sam Takavarasha Jnr has been appointed as the new board chairperson. He will be deputised by Ms Barbara Mukahanana. Mr Prince Sibanda will serve as the technical representative for the ministry.
The full line-up of board members includes Ms Tofara Audrey Nyoni, Miss Michelle Madyira, Adv Sebastian Masimba Guwuriro, Dr Siyakha Njabuliso Mthunzi, Dr Miriam Mugwati, Mr Caos Nzenze, Dr Maneta Linnys Dzauma and Dr Prince Mushaninga.
The new board takes over from a previous team that was chaired by Advocate Tawanda Zvobgo, who passed away in December 2025. Other former members included Prof C Chigwedere, Mrs B Mukahanana and Mr S Chakamba.
Potraz, established in February 2001 under the Postal and Telecommunications Act (Chapter 12:05), is mandated to regulate the country’s communications sector. Its core objectives include promoting sustainable development, ensuring the extension of services to underserved communities, managing the allocation of radio frequency spectrum, and ensuring service quality meets international standards.
The authority operates with a vision to foster “a world-class, fair and competitive regulatory environment with universal communications services throughout Zimbabwe by 2030.”
