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Qualifications:

Fellow Member of Institute of Bankers.
Master of Philosophy in Development Finance- University of Stellenbosch.
BBMIT (Hons) Business Management & Information Technology- Catholic University of Zimbabwe.
Adv. Diploma in Banking (Retailing of Financial Services) – Institute of Bankers.
Programme in Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management – UNISA.
Management Development Programme – Mandel.

Background:

Vhusi, a seasoned entrepreneur, possesses extensive expertise in both financial services and technology. As the co-founder and CEO of Diaspora Kapita, an investment company with interests in contract mining, agriculture, building materials supply, retail pharmacies, and financial services.
Vhusi is at the forefront of the Tsigiro Usekelo diaspora platform initiative. This visionary project aims to connect and empower the Zimbabwean Diaspora on a global scale, fostering a strong sense of community, cultural pride, and abundant economic opportunities for all its members.
Before embarking on his journey with Diaspora Kapita, Vhusi played a key role as the business unit Lead at PwC in the realm of Technology Advisory Consulting. He had previously made significant strides in his career, having sold Cerrex Consulting to PwC, where he was a co-founder and shareholder.
Apart from his role as CEO and co-founder, Vhusi also takes on the responsibilities of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at NAFUICO, an investment holding firm primarily involved in Insurance and Funeral Services.
Vhusi’s multifaceted background and commitment to innovation make him a driving force in the realms of business and technology, contributing to both the growth of Diaspora Kapita .

Qualifications:

BSc (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
MSc (Analytical Chemistry)
MBA

Background:

Investment practitioner with a track record in cost effective enterprise development experience, business development, trade and investment facilitation.  For over 33 years, Lovemore has been involved in programs and projects geared towards trade development investment attraction, economic development across Sub-Saharan countries through promotion of industrial development, investments, trade and export promotion, technology transfer and business linkages.

He has been involved in Creating sustainable conditions for enterprise creation and growth; reducing the cost of doing business; assisting in positioning the private sector to respond to opportunities in specific categories of the market; and increasing the number of formal enterprises, employment and skilled workers. He has excellent knowledge and understanding of the science & technology sector and the innovation cycle for taking technologies from concept to commercialization.  He has assisted several start-ups with strategy formulation resulting in bankable business plans. He has used a company diagnostic instrument to assess the malaise in businesses and drawn up and implemented programmes to fix them. Lovemore is an astute farmer who enjoys building people’s dreams.

Qualifications:

BSc Computer Science
MBA
MSc Telecoms
MSc IT Security Management

Background:

A visionary leader, an experienced Technology Network Security Planning professional who knows how to succeed through planning, deployment, monitoring, prioritizing, and developing those around him. He is serial investor with emphasis on financial inclusion, access to education using technology. A co-founder of Diaspora Kapita an investment company with interest in financial services and mining. He’s part of some Technology startups in Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia. Decision making comes easy to him and calm under pressure. One of his strongest attributes is his problem-solving ability that enables him surmount execution hurdles and leading by example. An outstanding record of designing, implementing, and optimizing emerging technologies and innovative ideas with special focus on creating new value through the use of automation and digital tools platforms.

Qualification

B.Sc Computer Science

Background:

Munya is a seasoned Enterprise Business Systems Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), and Human Capital Management (HCM) systems spanning the Banking, Manufacturing, Professional Services & Consulting industries.
Munya is a practical and hands-on IT Professional who enjoys implementing Business Solutions and Applications that eventually result in the use of ICTs as a business enabling tool. Munya has diverse cultural and geographical experiences spreading across 2 continents (Africa & Europe) and the following countries: Zimbabwe, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Mali, Niger, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Germany

Qualifications:

Higher Diploma in Marketing Management – IMM

Background:

Owen has over 20 years’ Operations Management experience. He is a seasoned mining and engineering executive.

He has worked as Hilmax as Contract Manager for Mwana Africa (ASA Resources Group). He also has experience working with OEMs (Sandvik, Atlas Copco & Caterpillar). Owen received training from Euro Power Hydraulics, Sandvik Mining & Construction, and Atlas Copco

Qualifications
BSc Computer Science

Master’s in Business Leadership (MBL) () University of South Africa)

Bachelor of Business Management and Information Technology (Hons) degree (Catholic University in Zimbabwe),

Certified SAP Human Capital Management,

Certified SAP Success Factors Employee Central and Certified SAP All in One

Background:

A visionary leader, an experienced Technology Network Security Planning professional who knows how to succeed through planning, deployment, monitoring, prioritizing, and developing those around him. He is serial investor with emphasis on financial inclusion, access to education using technology. A co-founder of Diaspora Kapita an investment company with interest in financial services and mining. He’s part of  some Technology startups in Nigeria, Ghana, and Ethiopia.  Decision making comes easy to him and calm under pressure. One of his strongest points is his problem-solving ability that enables him surmount execution hurdles and leading by example. An outstanding record of designing, implementing, and optimizing emerging technologies and innovative ideas with special focus on creating new value through the use of automation and digital tools platforms.

Qualifications
Chartered Accountant SA
Bcom Accounting
CTA
MBL (UNISA)

Background:

Gift has experience in health administration, short and long-term insurance, Developmental Finance, and Collective Investments management. He sits on the board of Diaspora Kapita and NAFUICO

Qualifications :
Master of Engineering (Civil) – University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) – National University of Science and Technology (Zimbabwe)

Current Studies
Arbitration with the Association of Arbitrators Southern Africa

Background:

Winstone Masango is currently a non-executive director of Diaspora Kapita and executive Director of RLM Consulting Engineers. He has vast experience in the design, project management and construction supervision experience on civil and structural engineering projects in South Africa.

He has been involved in construction management of mega projects which include the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link and Medupi power station. He has played significant role as consulting Engineering professional on government implementation projects through various programmes which mainly include the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) on various infrastructural projects.

He is registered as a professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), a corporate member of the South African Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE) and an associate member of the Association of Arbitrators Southern Africa.