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Word from The Independent that the draft Zimbabwe Cricket constitution, which was presented at last weekend's Constitutional Committee in Mutare, would provide for seven of the ZC board's 12 members to be appointed by Government, thereby removing the ability of the provincial associations to have any significant level of control over the running of the game. Only 5 board members would be elected to their posts. Here's the relevant section (Article 11, subsection 3):

"Of the 12 board members mentioned above (in subsection 2), seven shall be appointed by the Minister (of Education Sports and Culture) and the remaining five shall be appointed by the provincial associations as outlined in section 16."

Even then, while the appointed board members will serve full four-year terms, some elected members may only be in post for two years (Article 15, subsection (b)):

"Of the five directors elected by the provincial chairpersons, two shall retire at the expiration of the first half of the term of the board and the electoral college of the 10 provincial chairpersons shall elect two new members from amongst themselves or their associations to replace the two retired members who will serve the remaining half of the term."

The draft also makes it illegal for provincial associations to pass votes of no confidence in the national board or any of its members. Cricketing experience is not a requirement, with "a first degree or equivalent qualification" being listed as a suitable alternative.

The current interim board's tenure ends on 31 August, which doesn't leave much time for amendment. It doesn't look likely that the provinces will approve the proposals as they stand, but Zimbabwe being Zimbabwe there's always the possibility the new constitution will simply be imposed from above.
The Independent - ZC wants minister to appoint directors