Zimbabwe’s Tourism Ministry has taken a significant step to modernize the sector with the strategic appointment of new leadership for two critical institutions. Minister Barbara Rwodzi has named fresh boards for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company, the state-owned entity responsible for driving investment in the Victoria Falls Special Economic Zone.
The new ZTA board will be chaired by experienced hotelier Farai Chimba, supported by hospitality veteran Lizzie Makwezwa as vice chair. The appointments bring together industry leaders to enhance the authority’s marketing and promotional strategies, aligning its work with the goals of the National Development Strategy 2.
For the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Development Company, Phineas Makombe, a civil engineer, has been appointed chairman. This board is tasked with a pivotal role: advancing high-value tourism infrastructure and attracting investment specifically within the iconic Victoria Falls area.
These leadership changes signal a focused push to strengthen institutional governance, improve destination marketing, and accelerate the development of world-class tourism infrastructure across Zimbabwe.
