CGAIZ Annual Conference Opens in Victoria Falls as Professionals Gather for Governance and Growth

Zimbabwe’s corporate leaders and governance experts meet in Victoria Falls for the CGAIZ annual conference, focusing on ethics, sustainability and reform to strengthen accountability and drive Vision 2030 (image source)

HARARE — Delegates from Zimbabwe’s corporate, public and civil society sectors are converging on Victoria Falls for the Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference, a three-day forum billed as a catalyst for ethical reform, economic revitalisation and professional collaboration.

“This conference is not just a calendar event but a collective commitment to shaping Zimbabwe’s future through principled leadership and strategic foresight,” said CGAIZ Chief Executive Dr Lovemore Gomera at the venue.

The event, set against the Zambezi River backdrop, officially opened today and will close with a banquet dinner on Friday night and the announcement of the Chartered Governance Professional of the Year. The programme mixes plenary addresses and sectoral breakouts on corporate governance, ethics amid economic strain, strategic partnerships, sustainability and ESG reporting, regulatory frameworks, and risk management.

Keynote and session leaders include Honourable Taurai Marembo, Charles Shava, Samuel Mutsekete, Florid Mashonga, Madeline Ronquest, Rose Nhamo, Christopher Mugaga, Freeman Nomvalo and Owen Mavengere, each slated to lead practical sessions aimed at translating governance principles into boardroom practice.

“There’s a hunger for transformation, for solutions that go beyond theory and speak directly to the realities we face in boardrooms, communities and institutions,” Dr Gomera told delegates.

Organisers argue strong governance frameworks are essential to unlock investment and steward post-pandemic recovery, aligning with national goals such as Vision 2030. Sessions will examine how sustainability reporting can attract capital for responsible exploitation of Zimbabwe’s mineral and agricultural assets, while workshops will emphasise board oversight, fraud prevention and compliance in an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Delegates will balance intensive learning with curated networking: a scenic Zambezi sunset cruise, sectoral roundtables and the Friday banquet are designed to foster cross-sector partnerships and mentorships that organisers say will outlast the conference itself.

Dr Gomera framed the gathering as timely given the country’s need for “bold ideas and ethical action.” He urged local authorities, corporate boards and civil society to convert conference outcomes into measurable reforms, from tightening internal controls to embracing transparent ESG disclosures.

Organisers emphasise measurable follow-ups rather than rhetoric alone: post-conference toolkits, sector action plans and stakeholder pledges will be circulated to ensure continuity and accountability in implementing agreed reforms.