Our People

Acting General Manager & Company Secretary

A self-motivated, results-driven legal and governance professional with over five years of experience in mining law, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic advisory.
A trusted advisor to Boards of Directors, guiding high-stakes commercial transactions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and complex contract negotiations.
Has a strong track record in drafting legal instruments, leading governance frameworks, and ensuring regulatory compliance within both public and private sector environments.
Since 2023, Tanyanyiwa has been Acting General Manager, in addition to his role as Company Secretary.
Currently advancing his professional development in governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and strategic leadership, aligning Defold Mine’s trajectory with evolving global standards and stakeholder expectations.

An accomplished accounting professional with over 20 years mining industry experience at an executive level, in both private and public sectors.
Former roles include: Permanent Secretary for Mines & Mining Development; Chairman of the Mining Affairs Board; General Manager at the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe.
Mr Moyo has served on various boards for different institutions namely; MMCZ (Executive Director); Zimbabwe School of Mines (Board Chairman); General Beltings Holdings Limited; Shabani and Mashava Mines; BancABC; ZB Asset Management; and Turnall Holdings.

An astute experienced geoscientist with over 28 years in project formulation, management, evaluation and strategic business planning within the mining and exploration sector.
Currently serves as a Provincial Mining Director within the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.
Previously held various positions as a project manager, exploration manager and head of geology having worked for De beers, Mbada Diamonds and other reputable mining houses.

An experienced accounting professional with over 30 years of experience with various government ministries.
Presently the Director of Finance and Administration in the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.

A seasoned mining engineer with over 15 years of experience at senior managerial level in the mining sector and has exposure to various minerals including diamonds, platinum, gold, and other minerals.
Currently a member of the Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ).
Formerly the Provincial Mining Director under the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.

A Mining Engineer with over 14 years experience within the public sector.
Currently serves as a Provincial Mining Director in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.
Previously held various directorship roles in Policy Planning and Coordination and Strategic Policy Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation with the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development.

A dedicated legal professional with over seven years of experience, specializing in corporate transactional advice and the preparation and review of legal documents

Former roles include Head of Legal and Compliance at Avis Bank and a Partner at Mhishi Nkomo Legal Practice, specializing in litigation and corporate governance. She also held directorships at Akili Capital and consulted for African Advisors GBMH.

Currently serves in duality as a Legal and Compliance Manager; and Designated Data Protection Officer at the Borrowdale Brooke Golf Estate

Formerly held senior roles across various organizations, including Zimbabwe Power Company and ZESA Holdings.

Currently, Head Human Resources and Administration at the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF)

A highly experienced finance professional with over 20 years in public sector accounting and auditing
Former roles include senior roles in public service and finance, including Director of Finance at the Ministry of Public Service and Chief Internal Auditor at the Ministry of Industry (2005-2012). She began her career as the Controller and Auditor General, progressing to Principal Auditor, and has served on several boards, including NSSA, ZDC, First Mutual Holdings, and COMESA’s Audit Committee.
Currently: Deputy Accountant General (Financial Accounting Reporting) in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

A senior academic and forestry expert with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension activities.
Former roles: Lecturer and Coordinator of the Masters in Agroforestry Programme at Bindura University. She also chaired the Department of Environmental Sciences and previously lectured at the Zimbabwe College of Forestry and held forestry extension roles at the Forestry Commission.
Currently a Senior Lecturer at Bindura University, specializing in forestry, agroforestry, and environmental policy