A dynamic finance professional who is results-oriented and team spirited. Edmond is the founding Partner of Akribos Capital Inc. Private Limited. A stockbroker by profession, he has a wealth of experience in Zimbabwe Capital Markets spanning over 10 years. Edmond believes in creating opportunities for others and making an impact. He understands the ripple effect of empowerment – lifting one to lift many. He holds a B. Coms (Hons) majoring in Finance from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is a member of the South African Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM). Edmond is married to Judith and they have two children.
A registered public accountant with over ten years’ experience. Melody worked in the security industry before joining Crediconnect in 2018 as an Accountant. She worked for Guard alert Group and later joined Securico as an Assistant accountant. She is an Associate member of the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (formerly known as CIS). She holds a Bcom (Hons) in Accounting with Great Zimbabwe University and an Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) with Midlands State University.
Pride Bindu is a Finance Manager at Crediconnect Holdings Private Limited with over seven years of experience in the microfinance sector and a proven track record of driving financial growth and success and skilled in financial reporting, analysis, and leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy (CUT), Master’s Degree in Business Administration (UZ), and other various Leadership courses.
“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” ― Steve Jobs
George is a proud holder of Honours Degree in Financial Intelligence with the Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), Executive Certificate in Risk Management (UZ). He has passion for risk management. He is experienced in transformational strategy formulation, execution and implementation. He started the journey with research titled ‘The effectiveness of anti-money laundering regulations in combating money laundering’. He was part of the Money Laundering National Risk Assessment Team (2019-2023) facilitated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. George worked as an Internal Auditor at City of Harare before joining the Microfinance Sector in 2015. He has vast experience in grass roots financial inclusion, developmental finance and risk management.
Kudzai Chihanya is a keen, reliable, hardworking man, he holds an Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (CUZ), B.com Accounting Honours and Masters in Development Finance (GZU) with over 8 years of experience in the Microfinance Sector. He has worked as a portfolio manager, Senior Portfolio Manager at Microcred Zimbabwe and Business Development Officer at Crediconnect Microfinance.
Michael holds a Master of Science Degree in Finance & Investments from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking & Finance from the Midlands State University (MSU) in Zimbabwe. Michael is also a member of the South Africa Institute of Financial Markets (SAIFM).
He has over 10 years of work experience in the Zimbabwean financial services sector. He worked for CBZ Bank at one of the retail bank branches in the operations and cash departments. Michael has vast and intimate knowledge of the dynamic remittance service industry. He has worked for Access Forex one of the leading remittance companies with operations in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the United Kingdom. He started as a Customer Liaison Officer, was promoted to Agent Network Officer and then as Market Analyst. Before joining Tyche Connect, Michael was part of the Access Forex vibrant team that worked towards propelling the business to become the leading local remittance service provider in Zimbabwe. Michael has also worked as an International Trade Consultant for Euro Exim Bank assisting local importers and exporters to access world-class trade financial services. He has also written some of the most insightful articles in the local newspapers on topical economic and financial issues.
Henry Nkata is a professional with a diverse background in retail, finance, and management. He pursued his education diligently and obtained an executive diploma in procurement and logistics, showcasing his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
With experience as a retailer, Henry has honed his skills in customer service, inventory management, sales strategies, and overall business operations within the retail sector. This experience provided him with valuable insights into consumer behavior and market trends. Transitioning into a role as a Loans Officer, Henry delved into the financial services industry in Feb 2015 at Untu Microfinance as a Loans Officer, he was responsible for evaluating loan applications, assessing creditworthiness, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements a role that required strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
As he transitioned into the role of A senior business development officer, Henry faced new challenges that required adaptability and innovative thinking. His responsibilities included identifying new market opportunities, developing partnerships with other businesses, and creating strategies to enhance product offerings. His progression to a regional manager position indicates that Henry has demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to oversee multiple locations or branches within an organization. As a regional manager, he would have been tasked with setting strategic goals, managing budgets, optimizing operational efficiency, and driving business growth within his designated region.
