Executive Members 2019 - 2021
Executive President
Dr Gift Mehlana
Dr Mehlana is also a member of the Executive Committee of the African Crystallographic Association Steering Committee which aims to advance crystallographic oriented research in Africa.
Executive Vice-President
Ms Yvette Chahwanda
Executive Secretary
Mr. Damascus Masawi
Executive Assistant-Secretary
Mr. Franklin Mufaro Chipendo
Executive Treasurer
Mr. Gladmore Rongai
Ex Officio Members
Prof MF Zaranyika
Dr. Paul Mushonga
The Society’s Registrar
Mr. Fastino Madzima
Mr. Madzima’s passion for the development of chemistry professional organisation started during the nationalization of biodiesel project. He joined IUPAC in 2006 as an affiliate member and American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009. He became ACS Chemistry ambassador in 2010. He planned the national (Zimbabwe) IYC2011(international year of chemistry) chemistry celebration activities together with Ministry of Science and Technology Development in 2010.
Mr. Madzima was instrumental in the establishment of the Zimbabwe Chemical Society. He engaged and still pushing for the engagement of different organisations and individuals in both public and private sector to publicize and market the ZCS agenda. His vision is to see chemistry taking its proper position in Zimbabwe and improving the livelihood of Zimbabweans.