About Us
The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority operates under an Act of Parliament, the Parks and Wildlife Act of 1975.
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) is a successor to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Management. ZPWMA falls under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Parks and Wildlife Act of 1996 (Chapter 20:14) as amended by Act Number 19 of 2001 gives the Authority power to control, manage and maintain Zimbabwe Wildlife resources both flora and fauna.
The Authority manages one of the largest estates in the country, about 5 million hectares of land or 13% of Zimbabwe’s total land area. It should be noted that most of the Parks are located in Ecological Regions 4 and 5 or rugged mountainous areas which would not have much economic alternative use.
The Authority has a mandate to manage the entire wildlife population of Zimbabwe, whether on private or communal lands. Private landowners can utilize the wildlife on their land but are still accountable to the Authority for the welfare of the animals.
Mandated with the protection, management and administration of the wildlife of Zimbabwe, the Authority has had a proud history of sound management that endeavours to preserve the unique flora and fauna heritage of Zimbabwe.
Vision
To be the world leader in sustainable conservation.


Mission
To conserve Zimbabwe’s Wildlife heritage through protection and sustainable utilisation of natural resources for the benefit of the present and future generations.
Core Values
INTEGRITY
TEAM WORK
ACCOUNTABLITY
INNOVATION
COMMITMENT
Management Team
Mr F. U. Mangwanya
Director General
Mrs P. Gandiwa
Executive Technical Advisor (ICA)
Mrs T. Muyemayema
Human Resources Manager
Mr D. Chitupa
Training and Development Principal
Mr F. Chikande
ParksMed Health Fund General Manager
Mr H. Magaya
I.C.T. Services Manager
Mr S. Nyasha
Business Development Manager
Mr J. Kusotera
Finance and Administration Manager
Mrs S. Musakwa
Cluster Manager (Harare)
Mrs M. Chikwanha
Cluster Manager (Nyanga)
Mr T. Jura
Cluster Manager (Ngezi)
Mr T. Mashingaidze
Head Chaplaincy & Counselling Service
Mr G. Matipano
Deputy Director General (Conservation)
Mr P. Mhaka
Chief Finance Officer
Mrs D. Tom
C.L.E.S. Manager
Mr A. Chingombe
Tourism and Quality Assurance Manager
Mr W. Asidi
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Mrs R. Mutetwa
Legal Services Manager
Mr G. Kuwora
Audit Manager
Mr P. November
Head Security and Intelligence
Mr S. Chibaya
Cluster Manager (Hwange - Zambezi)
Mr M. Kapesa
Cluster Manager (Sebungwe)
Mr F. Chimeramombe
Cluster Manager (Mid Zambezi)
Mr G. Manyumwa
Deputy Director General (Commercial)
Mr A. Musakwa
Chief Operations Officer
Mr F. Chuma
Corporate Secretary
Mr A. E. Dangare
Special Assignments Manager
Mr T. Farawo
Public Relations Manager
Mr I. H. Tendahupenyu
Chief Ecologist (Aquatic)
Mrs R. Mandisodza
Chief Ecologist (Terrestrial)
Dr. Chaitezvi
Chief Veterinary Doctor
Mr P. Dhlula
Marketing Manager
Mr L. Njiva
Cluster Manager (South Eastern Low-veld)
Mrs I. K. Manungo
Cluster Manager - Matobo