EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chairman :Antony Mukoneri
Treasurer :Urgent Mpofu Secretary :Alfred Chitenhe Sub Committees
Entrepreneurial Development
Dududu Mthandazo Charlie Ganyanhehwe Nqoe Mpofu Tony Technical Skills Development
Lucky Tshuma Lawrence Gumede Jabulani Maphosa Urgent Mpofu Computer Skills Development
Bannister Handsome Ndlovu Nqabutho Maduma Thandazani Mdlongwa Research & Coordination
Alfred Chitenhe Zinyange Auntony Communication & Logistics
Antony Mukoneri Nipson Dube |
During the Harare Sanganai/Hlanganani Travel and Tourism Expo 2011 two visiting photographers from Bulawayo realized how their region was lagging behind in representation, participation and none recognition at national level. As a result they brought up the idea to form an association that will address the promotion and advancement of skills and techniques through exhibitions, workshops and seminars in Matebeleland.
In March 2012, Antony Mukoneri and Malshon Masarakufa team with other photographers in the Matebeleland region deliberated on adopting a Constitution by Zimbabwe Association of Photographers to become an affiliate association. Members agreed that the association use the name Zimbabwe Association of Photographers and acronym ZIAP as its identity. This regional affiliate is registered with the National Arts Council as professional arts organization and runs its own programmes, projects and affairs from Bulawayo. After almost 1 year 8 months into formation and there was no tangible progress the committee saw it fit to broaden its human resource base by identifying seasoned and budding photographers with exception skills within its membership and beyond hence the formation of Subcommittees. Each sub committee is tasked to draw programmes and projects for the Association with the Assistance of the Executive Committee. |