ASPIRING Zifa vice-president Loveness Mukura is targeting a clean sweep of the votes in the eastern region where she took her campaign trail to at the weekend.
Mukura was showered with praise by authorities in the region after selling her candidature.
Eastern Region chairperson Oscar Tsvuura stated that Mukura's ideas are progressive and align with the region's vision for football development.
"Her well-articulated presentation showcased her understanding of the issues at hand," Tsvuura said.
Mukura is targeting 16 votes from the region in her battle for the vice-president’s post reserved for women.
She is in competition with Mavis Gumbo, Joyce Kapota, Nyasha Kadenge, Winnet Murota and Patience Mutumwa.
The Herentals boss was hailed for coming up with a blueprint that resonates with the region's plans and wishes.
Mukura is dangling a carrot for grassroots development, inclusivity and safeguarding policies.
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"My mandate will focus on increasing officials' presence in remote areas, improving connections to football, and educating rural children about the sport,” she said.
"We'll also establish a clear pathway for promotion to the Premier League and resuscitate provincial and district junior leagues."
Eastern Region provincial co-ordinator Nobioth Magwizi praised Mukura's address, describing it as “a breath of fresh air”.
Magwizi noted that the province was impressed by Mukura's ideas and believes she has the potential to work collaboratively to implement her plans.
Her comprehensive safeguarding policy seeks to protect players, officials and staff from abuse, harassment and exploitation. She also plans to provide training and education on safeguarding and ensure that personnel working with children and vulnerable adults undergo background checks.
"We need to develop and implement a comprehensive safeguarding policy to protect male and female players, officials, and staff from abuse, harassment, and exploitation. Once that is implemented we then need to establish a safeguarding committee to oversee the implementation of the policy and address any concerns or incidents,” Mukura said.
“We will then have to provide training and education on safeguarding for all stakeholders, including players, coaches, officials and staff. It is important to ensure that all personnel working with children and vulnerable adults undergo background checks and screening. Lastly we have to establish a reporting mechanism for safeguarding concerns and incidents and ensure that all reports are investigated promptly and thoroughly.”
For councillors, Mukura proposes availing opportunities for training sessions, workshops and conferences to enhance their skills and knowledge.
