Owen Masimba Appointed GCC Chamber Secretary
The City of Gweru has announced the appointment of Mr. Owen Masimba as the Substantive Chamber Secretary with effect from 3 October 2025.
Mayor Councillor M. Chivhoko said in a statement that Mr. Masimba joins the executive management team of Council at a critical time in the City’s transformation journey, bringing with him over 22 years of sectoral experience in the local government sector.
“His appointment reflects Council’s commitment to strengthening governance, strategy, and service delivery for the benefit of residents, stakeholders, and partners.
“He is a seasoned professional whose competencies cut across law, finance, strategy, corporate governance, and administration, making him well-suited to provide holistic advisory services to Council and to support the implementation of Council’s strategic plan,” said the Mayor..
Academic and Professional Qualifications
LLB (Bachelor of Laws Degree) – Registered Legal Practitioner
BCom Accounting
MBA (Master’s in Business Administration)
PhD in Public Administration (Leadership) – Finalist
Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO)
HND Accounting
ND Accounting
NC Business Studies
Professional Memberships and Credentials
Chartered Governance Institute (CGI) – Member
Professional Director (Pro.D) – Canada
Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IODZ) – Pro.D Member
Mr. Masimba’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the City of Gweru’s governance systems, enhance compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, and improve service delivery
to the community.
“The City of Gweru congratulates Mr. Masimba on his appointment and calls upon all residents, stakeholders,and partners to extend their support as he assumes this important responsibility in serving the council,” added Clr Chivhoko.
