Mukuhlani appointed as new Africa Cricket Association chair, association’s next tasks is the establishment of an Africa T20 competition.
Tavengwa Mukuhlani, the head of Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), was named chairman of the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) after holding the position in an acting capacity since November of last year. At their annual general meeting in Singapore on Friday, the 23 ACA member associations overwhelmingly elected Mukuhlani.
“We stand today at the threshold of a new era for African cricket – an era defined by stronger governance, broader opportunity and renewed ambition,” Mukuhlani said in a statement issued by ZC. “Let us continue building on the progress we have made, united by a common purpose and driven by a shared love for the game.”
In an effort to improve governance, the ACA, which has two Full Members in Zimbabwe and South Africa, recently underwent an administrative revamp that included the adoption of a new memorandum of incorporation.
The organization’s next goals include reviving the Afro-Asia Cup, which was suggested last year, adding cricket to the 2027 Africa Games in Egypt after it made its debut at the same competition in 2023, and establishing an Africa T20 competition, which has been in the works for a number of years.
Part of Mukuhlani’s motivation for expanding cricket’s presence at the Africa Games is to increase ACA funding. “These engagements are crucial not only for visibility but also for opening new doors of investment, policy support and continental collaboration,” he stated.
Since 2015, Mukuhlani has served as ZC’s chair and has been elected three times. He is also a member of the ICC’s committee on commercial issues and finance.
Under his leadership, ZC has managed to pay off its debt, avoided an ICC ban for government meddling, and secured a spot for the women’s team on the upcoming tour schedule.
The men’s squad will compete in the 2027 50-over World Cup, which Zimbabwe will co-host with South Africa and Namibia, although they are not eligible to play in the World Test Championship and did not make it to the previous two ODI World Cups or the most recent T20 World Cup. Namibia and Zimbabwe will share hosting duties for the 2026 men’s Under-19 World Cup.