New ZimParks Director-General Appointed
Written by Staff Reporter on January 15, 2025
The government has appointed renowned wildlife ecologist Professor Edson Gandiwa as the new Director-General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks).
With over 20 years of experience in wildlife management, Gandiwa is a Professor of Wildlife Conservation and Management and a former Dean at Chinhoyi University of Technology.
ZimParks spokesperson, Tinashe Farawo, confirmed Gandiwa’s academic credentials and leadership experience.
In his speech, Gandiwa emphasized ZimParks’ strategies for conserving and protecting Zimbabwe’s wildlife heritage.
Gandiwa has authored over 90 journal articles and presented at over 40 international conferences. He takes over from Dr. Fulton Mangwanya, now the Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO).