About

Zimbabwe Sugar Association Experiment Station (ZSAES)
Overview​
Zimbabwe Sugar Association Experiment Station (ZSAES) is a research institution wholly owned by Zimbabwe Sugar Association which is a consortium of sugarcane growers (Estates, Private Farmers), Sugarcane Millers, Refineries, and Marketers of sugar.
History
The Zimbabwe Sugar Association Experiment Station (ZSAES) was established in 1966 to serve the interest of farmers in order to increase productivity of sugarcane through research and extension services.
Mission
To serve the interests of the sugarcane industry, through research, evaluation, transfer of technology, capacity development and provision of specialized services to contribute to the development of the economy and the conservation of a healthy, pleasant and productive environment.
Core Values

Management Team

Mr Petros Zvoutete

Senior Research Plant Pathologist

Dr Leo Thokoza Mpofu

Senior Plant Breeder

Dr Washington Mutatu

Senior Industrial Agricultural Research Chemist

Mr Simbarashe Chinorumba

Senior Research Agronomist

Dr Tendai Polite Chibarabada

Senior Research Agronomist

Dr Goden Mabaya

Senior Research Agricultural Engineer

Ms Concilia Mukanga

Senior Research Entomologist

Mr Thabani Moyo

Technical Services Manager

Mr Nathanael Shayanewako

Research Services Manager

Mr Hardlife Rambwawasvika

Senior Research Laboratory Technician

Mr Elias Muzira

Senior Research Laboratory Technician

Mr Moreblessing Shumba

Financial Accountant and Administrator

Ms Beaulah Mpofu

Administrative Services Officer