Winston Chitando Explained

Winston Chitando is a Zimbabwean politician.

Career

In December 2017 was appointed the country's Minister of Mines and Mining Development.[1] [2] He is a member of Zanu-PF and is the member of parliament for Gutu Central.[3] He was ordered imprisoned in February 2020 for contempt of court for failing to transfer ownership over mining claims.[4]

Prior to becoming a politician, he led mine operations[5] at Mimosa Holdings[6] and Hwange Colliery Company Limited.

Winston Chitando is the son of Nyengeterai Chitando and David Kwangware Gwatima Chitando.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mining Indaba - Hon. Winston Chitando. Investing in African Mining. 2020-03-03.
  2. Web site: Mnangagwa names Zimbabwe's new cabinet. 1 December 2017. IOL News. en. 2020-03-03.
  3. Web site: Be patient with government-Gutu residents told. www.hararepost.co.zw. 2020-03-04.
  4. Web site: Mines Minister guilty of contempt. Herald. The. The Herald. en-GB. 2020-03-13.
  5. News: Stoddard. Ed. Political shifts lift investor mood in southern African mining. 2018-02-08. Reuters. 2020-03-03. Lewis. Barbara. en.
  6. Web site: Zim's poor mining towns feel pinch. Moyo. Jason. 2011-04-15. The Mail & Guardian. en-ZA. 2020-03-03.
  7. Web site: Mimosa CEO's mother dies. Homba. Tawanda. The Mirror. 2020-03-04.

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