Mr. KUDAKWASHE ZINYOHWERA – INDEPENDENT NON – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
With over 15 years of leadership experience in the financial services sector, Kuda has held senior roles at Homelink (Pvt) Ltd, BancABC Zimbabwe, National Building Society, and ZB Financial Holdings. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and MBA holder in Strategic Leadership, he specializes in strategic planning, digital transformation, and financial innovation. Notable achievements include driving top-line growth, leading high value real estate projects, and streamlining operations. Committed to governance, team building, and stakeholder value, he brings strategic oversight and a results-driven approach to the Board.
MIRIRAI APOLONIA WASHAYA – NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mirirai is a distinguished legal and corporate governance expert with over 25 years of experience in the Zimbabwean financial services sector. Her expertise in corporate law, compliance, and corporate services is complemented by a proven track record of collaboration with legal professionals across various jurisdictions. As a registered Legal Practitioner, she holds a Bachelor of Laws Honours degree, a Master’s in Business Leadership, and numerous certifications. Recognized as one of the 50 most influential women in business in Zimbabwe and featured in the GC Powerlist Africa, Mirirai currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of NovaPay (Private) Limited, chairing the Risk & Compliance Committee, demonstrating her commitment to upholding the highest standards of governance and compliance.
MAHLAMVANA CHATIMA –NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mahlamvana, a seasoned ex-banker with over 25 years of experience in senior management and director positions at various financial institutions, is a Non-executive Director of NovaPay Private Limited and chairs the Strategy and Implementation Sub-Committee of the Board. His extensive education in banking and finance, including a Bachelor of Science Hons. and a Master in Business Administration from Irish University Business School, coupled with his certifications in Executive and Leadership Development Programmes, makes him a valuable asset to the company. Additionally, his diplomas in Treasury, Risk & Trade Finance and Management Studies, along with his fellowships in professional organizations, further solidify his expertise in the financial sector.
TARIRO CORNELIUS MUCHENJE – NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A Software Engineer by profession with over 15 years of experience mostly in banking, insurance, equity and financial markets technology systems. Implemented various banking & financial and other various sectors projects in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Proven ability to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.
Expert in building and integrating complex systems, as well as leading and managing teams. Vast knowledge in cloud computing services, Project Management (Agile and traditional), Microsoft technologies and software architecting. Muchenje is the Chairperson of the NovaPay Technical Steering Committee. Currently the head of technical services at Imaging Solutions (Sybrin partner in Zimbabwe). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UNISA/ He is a Certified PMI Project management Professional and PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner and Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
PHILIP JOHN KIRBY – NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Philip Kirby is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a Member of the Zimbabwe Institute of Management. Philip’s professional experience include working for the Comptroller and Auditor General, Assistant Company Secretary for Johnson & Fletcher Ltd, Accountant for Triplejay Equipment, Financial Controller for Bestobell Zimbabwe and then Mashonaland Holdings, Ruwa Division respectively, Finance Manager and later Managing Director for Adam Bede – a furniture manufacturing company, Managing Director for Europair and Finance Director for Payserv Zimbabwe and its various subsidiaries. He is currently the General Manager Finance and Admin for Chips Enterprise Solutions.
SHELTON MASHINGAIDZE – NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Shelton Mashingaidze is a Chartered Governance and Accountancy professional (formerly CIS) and also a member of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe.
A holder of full CGI qualification and a Diploma in Human Resources Management. He also holds a Management Development Program Certificate with NUST. His working experience in Finance and HR spans over 2 decades in government, parastatals, private sector banking and the NGO sectors.
SIBERT DUBE- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sibert Dube is the Managing Director of Novapay Private Limited. He has extensive experience in the banking and telecommunications sectors, having worked for Standard Chartered Bank, Africom Private Limited and Payserv Africa – a fintech with operations in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mauritius. He has held various senior management and directorship roles. Dube holds a BSc Hons. in Computer Science, an MBA, an MBL, and is a Chartered Governance Practitioner from CGI in Zimbabwe.