Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe appoints D-G

Zim Now Writer

The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has appointed Mr Richard Tendayi Rukwata as

its substantive Director-General.

MCAZ Authority Chairperson Dr Misheck Chiware confirmed the development in a statement.

Mr Rukwata holds qualifications in Law and Business Administration.

He is a registered pharmacist with 25 years of experience in health care management, regulation of

medicines and medical devices, strategic planning and execution, as well as good manufacturing

practices of medicines.

Before being appointment as Substantive Director, Mr Rukwata was the substantive Head of the

Licensing and Enforcement Division of the MCAZ and Acting Director of the Authority.