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Our Team

Meet the dedicated team behind Zimbaqua—a group of passionate individuals committed to transforming the mining industry through sustainable practices and women’s empowerment. From community engagement to gemstone expertise, each team member brings unique skills and a shared vision for ethical mining that uplifts communities and redefines standards.

Mine Manager

Rumbidzai Gwinji

Rumbidzai Gwinji is the mine manager at Zimbaqua. A great team leader, Rumbidzai is confident and leads the mine in its everyday workflow. Before working at Zimbaqua, Rumbidzai never had a stable job and survived on training contracts which were very hard to get. Thanks to her contract with the mine, she is now financially stable and can provide for herself and her daughter.

Assistant Mine Manager

Rutendo Chigwajara

Rutendo came to work at the mine as a general pit worker in 2019 and is now the Production manager. Rutendo is responsible for all machinery on site and has become an expert in machinery handling and maintenance. She is currently going through training to become an excavator operator and her goal is to also become the site mechanic. Rutendo is 43-year-old single mother of 3.

Pit Supervisor

Senzeni Tohuma

Our approach respects both the land and its people. From the start, we collaborated with local leaders and farmers, providing new land and housing to those affected by the mine and observing traditional ceremonies to gain community support. Every step of our process—from environmental assessments to permit acquisition—upholds our commitment to sustainable, community-centered mining.

Founder

Patrick Tendaye Zindoga

With over a decade in the construction industry, Patrick is passionate about the benefits that entrepreneurial energy can bring to the economy when done in a sustainable way. He is a champion of job creation and the environment and has been active in driving new opportunities to empower the youth of Zimbabwe.

Patrick brings his experience of managing small and large scale construction projects to the management and development of the Zimbaqua mine.

Founder

Iver Rosenkrantz

A trained gemologist, Iver has over ten years’ experience sourcing gemstones across all parts of Africa. Based in Tanzania, Iver has built a series of iconic African luxury brands whose hallmarks are sustainability, empowerment and growth.

Iver brings this unique knowledge and expertise to lead sales and marketing for Zimbaqua and to broadcast its important message to the world.

Mining for a Brighter Future

Our team at Zimbaqua is united by a shared commitment to revolutionize the mining industry. With a deep respect for ethical practices, sustainability, and community empowerment, we’re dedicated to setting a new standard that challenges traditional norms. Together, we’re transforming mining into a force for positive change—creating an industry that values transparency, uplifts communities, and honors our planet.