In accordance with Securities Act the Board of directors’ (Commissioners) key purpose is to ensure the SECZ’s prosperity by collectively directing the Commission’s affairs, whilst meeting the appropriate interests of its stakeholders. In addition to business and financial issues the Board deals with challenges and issues relating to corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and ethics.
William Biggie Manhimanzi Acting Chairman
MBA, BSc (Economics)
William is a career banker who has been in the financial services industry for the past 30 years. His experience spans 27years in Central Banking and 3 in commercial banking. For just under a decade, William has served at Senior Management level, including Head of Treasury at a Discount House and Departmental Head in Financial Markets at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. The Commission will benefit from his vast experience in economic issues having spent a decade in the Research Division of the Bank.
Caroline Mudenda Commissioner
BA(Law), LLB
Caroline is a holder of a BA(Law) and an LLB both attained from Rhodes University in South Africa. She has 23 years of work experience, within the Legal field across Government, Private Sector, NGO and in Private Practice. She also has extensive experience as a Director in several Boards. She currently serves as Chair of a School Board and sits on another Parastatal Board.
Professor Mabutho Sibanda’s career stretches over two decades. He started as an investment banker and later joined academia as a lecturer. He is currently Dean, Head of School of Accounting, Economics and Finance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has held various lecturing posts specialising in Corporate Finance, Investment and Portfolio Management, Financial Risk Management, Development Finance, amongst others.
He has more than fifty research publications and has presented at several regional and international conferences. He is a member of various financial bodies and is a Board Member of the International Journal of Economics, Business and Law.
Margaret Mantiziba holds an Executive MBA, MSc degree (Human Resources Management), Post graduate Diploma in Public Administration and BSc (Honours) degree in Politics, Administration and a 2-year Executive leadership Programme funded by the British Council. Her career spans 30 years with experience in the public and private sector. From an Administrative Officer rising to the position of Director of Training in the Public Service Commission, she moved to several government ministries as Director/Deputy Permanent Secretary. Margaret has also worked in several parastatals/state enterprises including a 14-year stint at the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), with the last 18 months as the CAAZ’s Acting Director General. Regional assignments included membership of the SADC Aviation Safety Organisation Working Group for 6 years. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Pagomo Foods (Pvt) Ltd.
Grace Muzondo Commissioner
MBA, BSC (Economics)
Grace has since the turn of the millennium, built a career in public finance, majoring in taxation and domestic resource mobilisation. She currently holds the role of Director in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion. Her vision is to shape an equitable, sustainable and broad revenue base for the National Treasury as well as a robust capital market. Grace has also played an instrumental role in Trade Facilitation Policy and legislation in the Regional and International Trade Arena.
William is a Chartered Accountant and a Forensic Certified Public Accountant with 18 years of experience in accounting acquired from working for Zimnat, Delta, CIMAS and REA. A consultant with impeccable experience in forensic auditing, taxation, IFRS / IPSAS updates, fraud examination and risk management.
Tichaona Mushambadope Commissioner
DPhil Computer Science, UK (Current Studies), MSC Computer Science(UK), Master of Management (IT) (AUS), Master of Systems Development (AUS), Graduate Certificate in Systems Development, Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
Tichaona is passionate about technology and how to meticulously harness it in a bid to formulate, develop and furnish innovative solutions within a given context. He is a doctorate student and holder of three Master’s degrees. An experienced techpreneur and executive with software development and corporate managerial experience ranging from banking, cyber security, mining, health systems strengthening and consultancy sectors.
Nyaradzo Faith Tirivanhu
Commissioner
MBA, BAccSc (Hons), BAccSc (Accounting Science)
Nyaradzo Faith Tirivanhu is a seasoned Chartered Accountant CA(Z), with over 15 years of post-graduate experience spanning a wide range of financial and strategic roles. Her expertise includes financial strategy and planning, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, treasury and investment management, as well as leadership and team development. She holds both a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree and an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science degree from the University of South Africa. Additionally, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Zimbabwe, further enhancing her strategic and leadership capabilities.