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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOHN CHITEKUTEKU has served as ZOIC’s Board Chairman since inception in 1998.  He is currently the director of the Glen Forest Training Centre.  Mr. Chitekuteku holds a list of educational qualifications, which include: Masters in Policy Studies SARIPS, SAPES Zimbabwe 1998, Bachelor of Education Degree Agriculture Bed, University of Zimbabwe (UZ) 1988, Diploma in Environmental Education and Communication 1989, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Agriculture) 1985, Secondary School Teaching Certificate Agriculture, GTC 1974, Organisational Development Studies CDRA, South Africa 1992, and Management Development Course SADC Regional Training Centre 1993.  He was an advisory committee member of the UNDP Africa 2000 Network from 1990 to 1995; an advisory board member of Silveira House from 1990 to 1999; and from 1991 to 1997 was an advisory board member of Employment Creation and Co-operatives.  Contact: +263.4.860972
PHILLIP BOHWASI is the Founder Executive Director responsible for the institutional upgrading of ZOIC in 1998.  Mr. Bohwasi acts as the secretary of the board.  From the University of Zimbabwe, Phillip holds a Diploma in Social Work 1987, Bachelor in Social Work 1990, and a Masters in Policy Studies 1999.  He has extensive knowledge on project works and possesses over thirteen years of experience in business development.  Mr. Bohwasi is currently organising a capacity building initiative for the Chimanimani Business Trust, whose major activities include: identifying community-based enterprises, training and creating local enterprises, and setting up a community business centre to serve as a one-stop shop for small and medium-scale businesses in Chimanimani.  Contact: +263.4.708889
SBONGILE SIBANDA holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree as well as Diplomas in Training and Personnel Management and Marketing and Public Relations; the latter is with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  Currently, she is studying part-time for a Masters Degree in Business Administration.  Ms. Sibanda is in her third year.  On a full-time basis, she works for SAMCAF as the Microfinance Training Specialist.  Prior to SAMCAF, she served as the training manager for a microfinance institution and as Small Enterprise Development Officer for the International Labour Organisation (ILO).  Ms. Sibanda has undertaken a number of training assignments for various organisations in the Southern African Region.  She brings over 11 years of experience in working with development institutions in the area of tra ining.  Contact: +263.4.744434
DOREEN MUNYATI-NYAMUKAPA is a lawyer by profession.  Currently, she is the vice-president of the Zimbabwe Industrial Relations Association and a member of the International Industrial Relations Association.  She was formerly employed by FOS Belgium as a Programme Officer, dealing with labour relations consultant and coordinating activities for organisations in Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa.  She also served as a Project Manager on an ILO project called “ Promoting Employment with Gender Equality in Zimbabwe.”  Contact: +263.4.747841
ALBERT VOTE MUROVE obtained a Master of Science Degree in International Relations from the UZ in 1992.  Prior to his Masters, he earned a Bachelor of Laws LLB in 1986 and a Bachelor of Law (Honours) in 1985 also from the UZ.  Presently, he works for Ministry of Defence as Chief Legal Advisor, providing legal advice and opinions to the Minister of Defence and Commander of Defence Forces on all issues relating to signing, accession, ratification and/or adoption by the government of Zimbabwe of all international treaties, conventions and or protocols administered by the Minister of Defence.  Mr. Murove also researches, studies and examines legal, political and other implications relating to signature, ratification or accession of international treaties by the government of Zimbabwe.  He is in responsible for offering legal opinions and drafting and vetting international and local contracts on the purchase of equipment and machinery.  Lastly, Albert reviews and drafts regulations and legislation relating to the conditions of service and discipline of the members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces.  Contact: +263.4.700276
BECKY MASAWI is currently employed by Century Advisory Services Pvt Ltd as General Manager.  Century Advisory is a subsidiary of Century Holdings, a leading financial holding company in Zimbabwe.  He holds a Master of Business (Banking and Finance) and a Bachelor of Science in Economics.  He is also an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe.  Prior to employment with Century Advisory Services, Mr. Masawi worked for six years at Old Mutual Zimbabwe in the actuarial and investments department and was head of research of the Economic and Investment Group at Kingdom Securities Holdings Limited for three years.  His greatest contribution to the Board is consultations and advice on economic and finance issues, especially those that impact on informal sector development.  Contact: +263.4.772297/8 x 210
ANDREW CHIKASHA is the treasurer of the board and brings to it experience in business analysis.  He holds a Bachelor of Business Studies degree from the University of Zimbabwe and recently obtained his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the UZ in 2002.  He is the Turn-Around Strategist for the Ministry of Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation.  Prior to his work with the Ministry, he worked in the private sector in wholesale trade and with the Government in the Accounts and Internal Audit departments.  Contact: +263.4.774191 

 

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