British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (Holdings) Limited has announced the resignation of two senior executives as part of ongoing structural and leadership changes within the business.
The developments were confirmed in a notice to shareholders detailing board changes effective at the end of the year.
According to the statement, Managing Director Kenneth Gitonga will step down from his role on 31 December 2025. Gitonga, who joined the board in March 2024, also served as General Manager for South African Markets.
The company credited him with helping the business navigate a challenging operating environment, strengthening organisational culture, and laying the foundation for BAT Zimbabwe’s ongoing transformation strategy.
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Finance Director Lucy Irungu will also leave her position effective the same date. Irungu, who joined the board in March 2024, was recognised for her role in enhancing financial leadership, strengthening liquidity, and spearheading risk management initiatives that supported the company’s long-term sustainability.
The board expressed appreciation to both executives for their “significant and exemplary contributions” to the business. Their departure comes as BAT Zimbabwe accelerates a wide-ranging transformation programme focused on operational efficiency, market expansion and long-term value creation.
Recent initiatives include dual-currency billing, smart pricing strategies, supply-chain optimisation and business simplification efforts.
Following the resignations, BAT Zimbabwe has appointed Rumbidzai Hondora as the new Managing Director effective January 1, 2026, and Tumisang Lebogang as the incoming Finance Director on the same date. Both executives bring extensive experience within BAT’s regional structures.
The company says the leadership transition is intended to support the next phase of its transformation agenda and maintain momentum in an increasingly dynamic operating environment.
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