Senior Managers

Dr Bridget Kakuwa-Kasongamulilo holds a PhD in Communication from the University of South Africa,  Master’s in communication for Development (MCD), Bachelor of Arts in Library & Information Science (BALIS), Diploma in Secondary School Teaching in French & Civic Education and Certificate in Diplomatic Practice, Protocol & Public Relations. Bridget has published on communication strategies used to promote regional integration in Africa, education for sustainable development, WASH, HIV & AIDS, Education, Climate Change and Agriculture.

Dr. Barthlomew Chataika is a dedicated and result-oriented professional with high esteem for contributing to agricultural research for development (AR4D). He has over 15years of work and consultancy experience in the agricultural sector. Dr. Chataika holds a Ph.D in Agriculture majoring in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Master of Science Degree in Agronomy (Plant Breeding), a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Crop Science), and a Diploma in Agriculture. His Ph.D.

Simbarashe Mutamiri, a Zimbabwean national, is a certified chartered accountant with over 14 years’ experience in financial and performance reporting, financial management, budgeting,  as well as capital and treasury management. He holds an MSc degree in Finance & Investment from the National University of Science & Technology (NUST) in Zimbabwe, and B.Com. Accounting (Hons) degrees from MSU (Zim) and UNISA (RSA).

Dr Majola Mabuza is an Agricultural Economist with a PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of KwaZulu-Natal), an MSc in Agricultural Economics (University of Zimbabwe), Master of Agriculture in Food Security (University of KwaZulu-Natal), a BSc in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics and Management, and a Diploma in Agriculture (University of Eswatini).