Mutapa Gold appoints Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya as CEO as Trevor Barnard resigns

Mutapa Gold appoints Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya as CEO as Trevor Barnard resigns
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Mutapa Gold Resources (Private) Limited (MGR) has appointed Patrick Maseva-Shayawabaya as its substantive Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Trevor Miles Barnard.

In a board communication dated 24 April 2025 and signed by chairman Charles Chikaura, the company said Barnard had tendered his resignation as CEO of MGR, with effect from 1 May 2026.

The board said it appreciated Barnard’s leadership during his tenure, noting that he previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Kuvimba Mining House (KMH). According to the board, Barnard played “a significant role in strengthening KMH as well as MGR’s strategic direction, driving growth and overseeing key projects”.

Maseva-Shayawabaya takes over after serving as KMH Head of Gold Cluster and Chief Finance Officer of MGR. The board said he is “well-suited to take the Company forward”, and pledged its support as he assumes the top post.

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The announcement marks a significant leadership transition for Mutapa Gold, a key player in Zimbabwe’s gold sector, at a time when mining houses continue to prioritise production stability, cost control and compliance.

While the board statement did not provide reasons for Barnard’s resignation, it said it wished him “every success in his future endeavours”. The company also did not indicate whether any other management changes would accompany the handover ahead of the effective date in 2026.

Mining stakeholders in Mashonaland Central and across Zimbabwe will be watching closely for updates on MGR’s operational plans under Maseva-Shayawabaya, particularly around gold production targets and project delivery, as the new CEO prepares to take over the reins.

The notice was issued “for and on behalf of Mutapa Gold Resources (Private) Limited” and signed by Chikaura.

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