Dr Eugenia Chidhakwa

Chair, Lotteries and Gaming Board, Zimbabwe

Rome 2024 session:

Sports Integrity (Panel)

About Dr Chidhakwa:

Dr Eugenia Chidhakwa is the first woman to be appointed the Chairman of the Lotteries and Gaming Board, Zimbabwe since October 2020. She is also a seasoned Sport Administrator in the Government of Zimbabwe as the Acting Chief Director for Sport and Recreation; currently the Chairperson of Sport Development Committee African Union Sports Council (AUSC), Member of the AUSC Council Advisory Board; Chairperson of Sport Development and Technical Commission AUSC Region 5 (SADC).

She is a holder of a Doctorate of Philosophy in Education Management attained from the Stafford University of Uganda; A Master’s Degree in Olympic Studies; Executive Masters in Sports Organisations Management (Olympic solidarity) among other qualifications.

Dr Chidhakwa has contributed immensely to the growth of the Gaming Industry in Zimbabwe through developing various policies. She is currently spearheading the adoption of the Gaming Online Monitoring System to ensure effective monitoring in the Gaming industry.  She champions the Social Corporate responsibility for indigent communities in Zimbabwe.