NRZ CEO resigns

STAFF WRITER

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) chief executive officer Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa has resigned on medical grounds, barely two months after assuming the top post.

Charangwa was appointed chief executive on April 1, 2026.

In a statement, the NRZ Board announced that his resignation takes immediate effect.

“The Board of Directors of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) wishes to inform the nation and valued stakeholders that Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa has stepped down from his role as chief executive officer on medical grounds, effective immediately,” the board said.

To ensure continuity of operations, the board has appointed deputy chief executive officer Ainah Dube-Kaguru as acting chief executive officer pending the recruitment of a substantive replacement.

“To ensure a seamless transition and absolute operational continuity, the NRZ Board has appointed the Deputy CEO, Ainah Dube-Kaguru, as Acting Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Dube-Kaguru will steer the executive team while the Board initiates the process to appoint a substantive chief executive officer,” the board added.

The board said the railway operator’s strategic direction remains unchanged despite the leadership transition.

“NRZ Board Chairperson Dr Misheck Sibanda, alongside the shareholder representative, Mutapa Investment Fund, reassure management, staff, clients and partners that the strategic direction of the entity remains firm and entirely uninterrupted. The revitalisation of rail operations, modernisation of key infrastructure and execution of approved turnaround plans continue with the unwavering mandate and support of the shareholder.”