Winston Chitando is a Zimbabwean politician.

Career

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

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

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

References



Winston Chitando The Zimbabwe Mail

Measures to stimulate gold production The Zimbabwe Mail

Mine Entra 2024 Bulletin Issue 1 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

Mnangagwa urges mining reforms Zimbabwe Situation

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