Mine Managers of Zimbabwe. Our strength is our members – their expertise, their passion and their diversity.  AMMZ Members and Executive Council 

Our Members

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Munyaradzi Muzavazi

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Original Technology
Member Number: A202310066

Munyaradzi Muzavazi

Member
Alfred Mudowe

Alfred Madowe

Position: Vice President
Categories: Executive Council
Organization: Dallaglio
Member Number: A202310023

A registered professional mining engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa with specialisation in mine planning. He graduated with a BSc Hons in Mining Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe in 2002 and has published papers on mine planning and slope steeping through the SAIMM. He has 20 years work experience in the mining industry ranging from chrome, platinum, diamonds and gold in both production and mine planning. Alfred has previously worked as a Planning Engineer and Principal Mining Engineer for Gem Diamonds where he worked with the world renowned McKinsey during the company business transformation where he led the implementation of steeper pit slopes and mining contract re-negotiation achieving sustainable savings of over US$15 million per annum. In line with observations from leading rock mechanics experts from SRK and Itasca, the Letšeng Mine pit slopes are arguably among the best in world. Alfred worked as the Mining Manager for Letšeng Diamond Mine where he managed

Alfred Madowe

Vice President
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Smith Kalima

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Muka Holdings
Member Number: A202310063

Smith Kalima

Member
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Tendai Kakono

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: DRA Global
Member Number: A202310029

Tendai Kakono

Member
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Denford Katiyo

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: AECI World
Member Number: A202310003

Denford Katiyo

Member
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Menard Makota

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe PL
Member Number: A202310097

Menard Makota

Member
Mzi Chizura

Mzi Chizura

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: SANDVIK
Member Number: A202310076

Mzi Chizura is a Mining engineer, with over 17 years of experience in Mining, Finance, Business Strategy, Audit, Business and Project Valuations including experience in the U.S and European markets. Mzi trained as a graduate mining engineer with Anglo American before joining PwC to pursue his articles. He brings a unique ensemble of Skills in Mining Engineering, Corporate Finance, Customer relations, International trade including diamond trade. Currently head of Business Development for Sandvik Zimbabwe, since 2017. Before joining Sandvik, Mzi was with Murowa diamonds where had spent three years in Business Analysis and three years in Mine Management

Mzi Chizura

Member
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Adrian Chinhava

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Fossil Contracting
Member Number: A202310033

Adrian Chinhava

Member
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Nigel Nyasha Batiraishe Mukonoweshuro

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: BULAWAYO MINING COMPANY
Member Number: A202310019

Nigel Nyasha Batiraishe Mukonoweshuro

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Laston Mwase

Laston Mwase

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Zambezi Gas and Coal Mine
Member Number: A202310096

Council Member Responsible for Technical visits . 17 years mining experience in large openpit iron ore, platinum and coal mines. A member of the Board of Examiners for the Full Blasting Licences. An ardent golfer. A holder of BSc Hon Mining Engineering from UZ (2006) and currently persuing MBA with Solusi University.

Laston Mwase

Member
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Simon Chakoma

Position: Member
Categories: Registered Members
Organization: Croco Motors
Member Number: A202310022

Simon Chakoma

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elton gwatidzo

Elton Gwatidzo

Position: Past President
Categories: Executive Council
Organization: BULAWAYO MINING COMPANY
Member Number: A202310018

Holds a BSc. (Hons) Mining Engineering from The University of Zimbabwe and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the National University of Science and Technology. Completed Management Development Program and Senior Executive Development Program with GIBBS and Harvard Business School. Has over 17 years of mining experience with Buchwa Iron Mining, Pan African Mining, How Mine and Blanket Mine in various capacities from Graduate Engineer, Mine Captain, Underground Manager, Mine Manager and General Manager. Is also the President of the Mine Rescue Association of Zimbabwe.

Elton Gwatidzo

Past President