Herald
10 June 2010
By Takudzwa Chitsiga
Harare — MARTIN RAPHAEL RATEIWA is the new president of the Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association.
He was ushered into the post at the ZPGA annual meeting at Nomads.
Rateiwa was unopposed, showing the magnitude of the support and confidence that the constituency had in his leadership, and he will replace Obed Dube.
Dube is now a member of the Sports Commission board.
“I’m looking forward to working well with all the stakeholders and overseeing a new era in golf administration,” said Rateiwa “I’m happy with the confidence that everyone has shown in me.”
The ZPGA patron, David Coltart, the Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, couldn’t attend the annual meeting because of other commitments.
Angus Mackenzie and Aiden Mhere will be the vice-presidents on a two-year term.
Joe Sithole is the secretary/treasurer.
Manicaland province will have Fred Chatora as its president with Daniel Chimeda leading Matabeleland.
The two vice-presidents — Angus Ma-ckenzie and Aiden Mhere — will represent Harare and Midlands respectively.
The selection criteria of juniors who will represent the country in the Zone Six and the All-Africa golf championships was also discussed.
Royal Harare will host the Zimbabwe Amateur.
The ZPGA also discussed the bid to host the 2012 All-Africa Golf Championships where the country will likely battle Ivory Coast for the right to stage the tournament.
Swaziland will host the 2012 edition of the tournament.