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CGICE TRUST SOUTHERN AFRICA PROFILE “THE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCY” “ The mindset with visual thinking!” “Our People, our Region, our Africa, our One World, your CGICE Investing in people!” “Your Number One Think Tank !”

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

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•Mindset With Visual Thinking. •Empowering People through Education and training.

•Putting research in action so that what is learnt will not be lost. •Education after unversity is geared towards creating an innovative, knowledge based economy within the Region.

•Your Regional gateway to your Global Business, Public Health,Sustainable development and Corporate Governance Research and Training •Dedicated to the study and application of responsible Corporate Governance Principles.

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Executive summary: The SAR-Corporate Governance and Investment Centre of Excellency TRUST for Southern Africa is a young independent research ,training, education, advocacy, consulting and publication centre for; business, public health, corporate governance , corporate law and international trade and investment, law and policy. The abbreviations, CGICE, CGIC, CE,TRUST and SAR- CGICE will be used enter-changeably and will have the same meaning. The programmes offered by CGIC (The Corporate Governance and Investment Centre) will provide further access to the world –class executive education, community studies, training, research and development for Southern African countries. CGIC shapes the strategic agendas across the Southern African Region (SAR) and the globe at large. CGIC is responding to the growing demands for the world class standards of practice and promotion of a sustainable economic development free from the risk of economic crimes and the HIV/AIDS pandemic .CGIC seeks to provide executive and community education supported by research and publications to the leading companies and the community at large. Research and publications will rapidly transform the Southern African Region (SAR) through the Centre of Excellency (CE). The CGIC‟s main aim is to establish the CGIC Regional Head Office in Pretoria South Africa and the Sub-offices in each Southern African Countries and CGICE TRUST UK in Nottingham (respective country trade missions in UK have already been consulted and presentations have taken place.), Pretoria city is a natural fit within the SAR. Situated in the knowledge economy centres of the region; the Centre of Excellence (CE) programmes enable learning from top-flight local, regional and international business and law schools, international corporate governance excellence centres and research institutions. The CE will enable access to the latest research and share learning experiences with high calibre participants-providing an opportunity to forge African Continent and international alliances. SAR-Corporate Governance and Investment Centre of Excellency TRUST strives to become known as the dominant centre for the research and application of responsible corporate governance principles worldwide. SAR-CGICE„s Human Resources are comprised of executives and administration, board of advisors, research fellows, consultants, trainers business journalists, events managers and outreach personnel. Partnerships and alliances are more than welcome as to create some synergies. About Us: We are a dedicated team of International Lawyers, Business Strategists, Public Health, Economics ,Trade, Investment, Human Rights and Corporate Governance Professionals with a network of consultants operating locally and internationally with the common objectives of: Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

 Offering consulting, research, education and training services to the public, NGOs, governmental and private sectors on development, corporate governance, business management, competition (policy), trade and investment policy, international trading, project evaluations, HIV/AIDS and legal services.  Enabling companies in Southern Africa to reach out and exploit local, regional & international markets.  Providing expertise to help companies and institutions to improve their overall performance and become competitive on the world market and rehabilitation of non performing companies.  Promotion of Southern African exports and identification of niche markets.  Promoting and improving corporate governance standards and preventing corruption in both public private sectors and NGOs.  Promoting a Culture of Human Rights, Good Governance, the sanctity of Property Rights and a Sound Business Environment  Research, training, advocacy, consultancy and publications being our core business. Our Vision: To make a remarkable contribution towards sustainable development through promoting a culture of good governance and creating a sound business environment which is conducive for trade, sustainable development, investments and entrepreneurship, with the objective of realising the Millennium Development Goals and some objectives of NEPAD and other international and regional organisations.

Our Mission; To partner with the public sectors, NGOs and private sectors in projects that creates wealth for all the stakeholders, the improvement of SAR Communities, and investor protection through Good Corporate Governance. Our Primary Objectives: Corporate Governance and Investment Centre of Excellency‟s primary objective is to support government, industries, corporations, NGOs and communities throughout the SAR countries; 

Supply companies and governments with key information for decision-making, policy development and implementation.  Help existing and emerging companies to implement competitiveness, improvement initiatives so as to survive on the global markets.  Provide technical support and expertise to emerging enterprises.  Transfer business management & entrepreneurship skills to emerging entrepreneurs to ensure sustainability of newly established enterprises.

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

 Design and implement projects that are cost-effective but at the same time meet the needs of African countries in terms of job creation and social-economic upliftment.  Contribute to human resources development through training, research and capacity building.  Hedge financial and legal risks associated with all the projects that we are involved in.  Protecting investors through good corporate governance awareness.  Promotion of good corporate governance through training. Advising organisations on International Corporate Governance Codes of good practice.  Assist the government on eradication of economic crimes and HIV/AIDS pandemic.

How we work:  The Centre Of Excellency carries out its work by means of policylinked research, training, technical cooperation, capacity building, publications, conference activities advocacy and advisory.  It collaborates with governments, intergovernmental organizations, academics, students, business community, civil societies and public communities. . Our Philosophy:  We support the philosophy of sustainable development, which is underpinned by economic growth, human resources development, improved quality of life, political stability, and eradication of economic crimes and HIV/AIDS which hinder economic development in SAR. Our Core Values:  Loyalty; 

Loyal to the Nation, the Region ,the international and the Corporate World;

 Professionalism;  Committed, Innovative and Proactive and Always Striving for Excellency;  Integrity; 

Honest and Upright

 Cohesiveness;  United in Purpose and Fellowship.

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Our Services: (A) Directorate of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development;  Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibilities Department;            

Promoting International Best Practices in Corporate Governance Preventing Fraud, Corruption and Money Laundering (Economic Crimes) Promoting Whistle Blowing Public and Private Sector Corporate Governance awareness programs Public and Private Sector Corporate Governance Forums Corporate Governance Training and research Corporate Governance Company audits Corporate Governance ratings and variations Corporate Governance certifications Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibilities Involvement Social Corporate Responsibilities training and research Corporate Social Responsibilities advisory to companies.

 Sustainable Economic Development Advisory Department;                         

Business Creation and Development Entrepreneurial Skills Development Diaspora repatriation programmes Return of the talents executive search (Diaspora) Sustainable Development Technical Feasibility Studies Preparation of Regional Business Plans Assistance with identification of sources for projects funding Sustainable economic development programs Creating an Enabling Business Environment Investor Confidence Building Regional Businesses Information Systems Socio - Economic Re-Engineering/Recovery promotion and campaign Management of Development Identification of African & Foreign Joint Ventures ,Partnership and Alliances Facilitation of Joint Venture negotiations Local & International project Fund raising campaigns Assisting in negotiating Investment Agreements SME cross-border trading and investment promotion Creation of sustainable projects. Preparing international trade documentation International trade and investment law International Law, Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law Policy advice on International Trade and Investment Intellectual Property Rights Environmental Law and Policy

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

 Energy Law and Policy  Climate Change Law, Policy and Advocacy.

(B)Training and Education Directorate;  Executive Education and Post Graduate Programs  Training workshops  Training seminars  Learnership /internships Development programmes  Visiting lectureship  Hosting international and regional workshops and conferences.  Executive education  Regional Business Leadership Training.  Short courses  Postgraduate education  Foundation and life skills courses  Research and Publications;  Sustainable Development research and development  Corporate Governance publications(journals articles, news/updates)  Research and Publications; o o o o o o o

Southern Africa Journal of Corporate Governance (SAJ:CG) Southern Africa Journal of Sustainable Development ( SA:SDJ Southern Africa Journal of HIV/AIDS and Business (SAJ:HIV/AIDS& B) Southern Africa Journal of Business and Investment (SAJ:CGI) Southern Africa HIV/AIDS Magazine (SA: HIV/AIDSM) Southern Africa Wise Farming and Logistics magazine (SA:WFL) Southern Africa Journal of Trade and Investment Law (SAJ;TIL)

(C)Public Health and Community Programs;           

HIV/AIDS Awareness Education Programmes HIV/AIDS Funding Governance Advocacy Community education Farm Wise Procurement and Logistics Education Programs Food and Security Awareness Education Programmes General Public Health awareness Education Programmes Independent Professional Advocacy for Public Health Social Injustice. Refugee Advocacy Sustainable Development Projects Understanding Human Rights programs Community Empowerment Programs

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Our Strategic Partnerships; We have a network of professionals, institutions and organisations operating internationally who are willing to share with us their knowledge and expertise in all our core business. We partner with our strategic alliances on Project-by-Project basis and all of our partners are ready to share their knowledge and experiences with us. We also maintain close relationships with local and international financial institutions. All our courses are accredited with recognized and reputable educational institutions.

Our Track Record;              

Monitoring progress and development of both rural and urban Legal Advice Centers Developing, conducting and co-ordinating training programmes for specific groups Giving legal advice to consultants and investors Legal Projects Advisory Independent Professional Advocacy Human Rights Advocacy Management Consulting of Blue Chip Companies Expert Consultancy on Energy, Mining and Petroleum HIV/AIDS awareness Programmes Lectureship and Research in reputable universities Expert Consultancy on Strategic procurement Providing experts reports to courts and organisations Research on legal issues for the courts Commonwealth Secretariat South Pacific developing countries

Our Advantage;  We offer a pool of local and international resources of know-how, technology, business and funding opportunities.  Because of our business structure, bureaucracy does not hamper our project implementation.  We partner with our clients to ensure project success Corporate Identity;  CGICE is run by holders of Masters and PhD degrees from recognized universities from UK, Australia, USA, Netherlands and Southern Africa.  CGICE is a young, independent, growth-oriented Southern African research, training, publications, advocacy and advisory centre of Excellency.  CGICE build on the regional economic initiatives in Africa and forming close ties with governments and business communities to assist in economic growth free from economic crimes and HIV/AIDS pandemic..  CGICE: always maintains the highest, social, business and professional ethics to ensure sound corporate governance. Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

 CGICE possesses more than 20 years combined experience in the global corporate, business, health, legal, consultancy, advocacy, advisory and research and education environment. Our People; George Murena, (Zimbabwe) (LLB (Hons) Law, LLM in International Commercial Law, MBA in Finance, ACIArb (Commercial Arbitrator) ; Founding Director and Group Chairman. Directorate of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development; Directorate of Education and Training; Senior Consultant, Trainer and Researcher. Currently the Founding Director of CGICE Trust. Four years as Chairman of Global Business Direct. Three years as the CEO of G.Murena and Associates PL (Zim), For five years at Agricultural Finance Corporation (A.F.C now AgriBank (Zimbabwe).Five years with NHS (UK), two years at Landmark (UK). One year at Attorney General‟s Office(Zimbabwe).Four years with Engen Petroleum Limited as Corporate Lawyer –Legal advisor (South Africa).One year at Barloworld leading Brands as General Manager Global Strategic Sourcing (South Africa), one year at Midlands State University(Zimbabwe) Founding Dean Of Faculty Of Law , several years at Universities and Colleges in the UK. Two years with Global Business and Legal Direct, Director of The Global Strategic Investments & Development Solutions (South Africa), The career of George Murena had seen him involved on both sides of the corporate , legal, business and academic fence, hence his undivided commitment to invest in people through CGICE Trust for the Southern Africa Region (SAR).

Gainmore Zanamwe (Zimbabwean -) (LLB (Hons) Law, LLM (Trade, Investment Law and Policy). Directorate of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development; CGICE Senior Consultant and Researcher. Currently working under the Commonwealth Secretariat as a Trade Policy Analyst, worked at the Midlands State University as the Founding Chairperson of the second faculty of law in Zimbabwe and also taught Corporate Governance at MBA level. I worked as a Trade Expert under the EU project at the WTO in Geneva (Switzerland) and also as a Trade Lawyer at the Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa in South Africa. I worked as a tutor at the Nelson Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Mandela School of law (University of Fort Hare) and as a Human Rights Volunteer at the Oliver Tambo Human Rights Center in South Africa. I also worked at Chingore & Garabga Legal Practitioners in Zimbabwe. Having worked in the academic, NGO, Government, and with big International Organizations such as the WTO, EU, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, I am fully prepared to harness all my energy and skills in Human Rights, Trade & Investment and Corporate Governance to assist in creating a peaceful and secure environment in Africa which is conducive for trade and investment with the ultimate objective of lifting the millions of African people from economic malaise development and poverty ALEX MALUNGA (Mozambiqican); MA in Public Management and Development, Med In Educational Administration and Management, PGLELT, DipELT; Directorate of Education and Training: CGICE Senior Consultant, Researcher and Trainer: Alexandre Ossana Malunga was educated at the Universities of Edinburgh, Sydney and Witwatersrand. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Linguistics and English Language Teaching (PGLELT) from Faculty of Education, Moray House Institute of Education, at University of Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. He has also earned two Masters. Master of Education in Educational and Administration Management (M.Ed) from Faculty of Education, at The University of Sydney, Australia and Master of Management in Public Administration and Management from Faculty of Management, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. He is a visiting lecturer at Higher Institute for Public Administration in Maputo and has worked for 4 years as a consultant under World Bank Project at the Technical Unit responsible for the Implementation of Public Sector Reform in Mozambique. He is currently a member of the African Management Development Institutes‟ Network. He has six years of experience in Consultancy Services in the following areas: Public Management and Development (Restructuring; Work and Process Reengineering; Public Policy Processes and Analysis; Sustainable Development; Human Resources Management; Governance and Management; Managing Negotiations; Strategic Management; Economic Policy; Public Finance; Financial Management and Marketing as well as in Educational Administration and Management).In addition, he has worked as a Procurement Specialist at Mozambique Aluminum Smelter (MOZAL, S.A.R.L), Maputo, where he gained extensive experience in International Procurement Procedures. Prior to joining to Mozal he worked for 10 years as teacher of English, representative of Institute of Languages on British Overseas Development Agency (ODA)-Institute of Languages Project and Director of the Institute, Kampala Branch. In 2007, he worked under Nordic Consulting Group (NCG) on the Performance Audit of the Procurement and Contract Management Procedures at the Technical Unit responsible for the Implementation of the Public Financial Management Reform in Mozambique. Miss Phoki Seforo (South African), Bsc in Nursing Sciences, BA Honors Social Behavior Aspects in HIV/AIDS in Progress). Public Health and Community Education Programs; Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Consultant and Researcher Companies worked for; Qualsa Health Care Ltd-three years, Amphath Laboratories-two years, Randburg Clinic two years and Lancet Laboratories two years. A dedicated, self-motivated, vibrant and dynamic individual who is passionate about working on projects and a team player. Integrity and my Professional ethics guides me, therefore working with people showing empathy at all times and being sensitive towards health matter remains within me. I have years of experience in HIV/AIDS clinical education and management with the NGOs, Private sector and partial Public sector hence my knowledge, skills and my expertise. My passion for working in HIV/AIDS & related matters has build up in 2002 while working closely with the LOA Insurance Protocols Pre-Post Test Counseling and handling Short Medical reports. The passion of working in HIV/AIDS and related matters has also guided me to continue building a career within the health industry, and thus studying more towards enhancing my knowledge & skills hence studying with UNISA (BA Honors Social Behavior Aspects in HIV/AIDS). Mr.Jimcall Pfumorodze:

LLB.S (UZ) and an LLM in International Trade, Investment and Business Law Directorate of Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development; Directorate of Education and Training;

Senior Consultant, Researcher and Trainer. He is an admitted Attorney in the High Court of Zimbabwe and practices as such under the name and style of Donsa Nkomo Legal Practice based in Harare. He is formerly the Chair, Commercial Law Department, Faculty of Law, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, where he lectured in International Trade Law, International Investment Law; and Law and Corporate Governance. Jimcall is a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration; the Society for International Economic Law; Transitional Justice Network and a trustee of the Zimbabwe Intellectual Property Rights Trust. He is currently a Law Lecturer in the Department of Law, University of Botswana. His research interests are in International Development Law and more specifically on trade and development; international investment law and sustainable development; and in Corporate Governance.

Luke Charles Chikosi : BBS in Banking and Finance; CGICE Finance and Administration Officer Whilst I was at the University of Zimbabwe I was also the Chairman of Padare, Men’s Forum on Gender and domestic violence from 2001 to 2005. I was responsible for coordinating and organizing workshops and peaceful demonstrations in Harare and at the university. The Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

organization’s main objectives were; promoting non violent society through discouraging domestic violence, HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, advocating for women and children’s rights. In 2002(January to December) I worked for Crisis in Zimbabwe as a research analyst. I was responsible for compiling and analyzing information about political victims and election irregularities during the presidential elections in 2002. From May 2003 to August 2004 I joined Corpserve Share Transfer secretaries as a Finance Manager Trainee. My main duties include; preparation of final accounts, share certificate processing, shareholder advisory services, corporate actions (facilitating mergers, acquisitions and de-mergers.), Dividend reconciliation and share transferring. In 2005 June I joined Zimbabwe Institute of Defensive security and Tactics training (Italian cooperation Funded) as a financial administrator. My responsibilities were to source funds, budgeting and investment of funds. The organization focuses on training security Guards, underprivileged children as home based care Givers and providing medical doctors to marginalized communities Like Epworth-Zimbabwe. I worked for the organization until February 2007. From June 2007 to August 2008, I worked as a consultant for Apprentice Development management Consultants (South Africa). I was training human resources from different companies (National & International) computer aided Statistical analysis and decision making. January 2009 I joined as one the Trustees (Treasurer) of SAR-CGICE –TRUST (SOURHERN AFRICA CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND INVESTMENT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE TRUST). My main duties are; sourcing and managing the funds of the Trust

LAWRENCE .M. KUPIKA MSc in Marketing, BBS in Marketing CGICE Consultant and Researcher I worked as Marketing Research Executive for People„s Own Savings Bank- 2005-2009 Areas of responsibilities include: Marketing communications marketing planning, strategy formulation and execution. Supervising advertising, research and PR agencies. Corporate and product events and exhibitions. Conceptualization and actioning of qualitative and quantitative research activities on behalf of clients. Research proposal writing, moderating focus group discussions briefing interviewers and other researcher. Debriefing interviewers and other researchers. Research report writing and presentation.

Emmanuel .M. Kulinji, MBA, BBA, MCIM, OCA. CGICE Consultant and researcher

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – Member Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – Member EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES Marketing Society Chairman - The Malawi-Polytechnic Commerce Society Treasurer – The Malawi Polytechnic April 1998 – Nov. 2001 Assistant Controller of Business Affairs Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) From 2001 update worked in various companies in the UK as an independent Researcher and Consultant.

ERASMUS MADZIVA: Diploma in e-Commerce and Web Design, CGICE Web Master. Working History: -Delta Beverages Zimbabwe as a Web technician responsible for developing up the company Website. Apprenticeship Management Development Consultants (AMDC) South Africa. He worked as an e-Commerce Consultant responsible for advising on how to do business over the internet. Omega Consultants (South Africa). Worked as a Network Development Consultant. Progressive Advisor College (South Africa) Computer lecturer. Corporate Governance and Investment Centre of Excellency CGICE (South Africa) Secretary & IT Communications Manager.

Mrs Irene Tapela: CIMA (at management level), Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC), Certificate in Supervisory Management Studies (ISM). CGICE Finance and Administration Advisor (Volunteer) I am a fifty-year-old woman who has worked for the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) in the Finance Department at the Zimbabwe Location for seventeen years. The ICRSAT Headquarters are in Hyderabad, India. The success of any donor dependant organization rests heavily on having the right staff with lots of integrity and relevant experience in place at the right time. The continued renewal of my annual contracts at ICRISAT for the past seventeen years bears witness to my honesty, dedication, cumulated knowledge of and apt compliance with different donor requirements. My association with ICRISAT has cultivated in me a strong Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.

passion to work with organizations that expound and stand for preservation of humanity. I am a self-motivated person who has gone through informal education to acquire the skills and knowledge that have enabled me to work in the Finance and Purchasing Department of ICRISAT-Bulawayo, an international, agricultural research organization based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe with Head Offices in Patancheru, India for seventeen years now. In 1996, I became head of the Finance Division and in 1999 the location grew in size from five scientists to twelve without a reciprocal growth in the service department but I have managed to hold the fort. With total responsibility for the financial accounting, fulfilment of donor requirements and observing host government laws, my position at ICRISAT has exposed me to handling big projects under donors like USAID, GTZ, CIDA and DFID. My years at ICRISAT involved me in the running and the successful winding up of the Sorghum and Millet Improvement Programme (SMIP) a huge programme which ran for almost twenty years with the following donor commitments:USAID - US$40,910,000 CIDA - C$6,781,745 GTZ - DM1, 700,000 DFID - GBP641, 266. ICRISAT still has on going projects under the same donors including the EU and FAO.

Founding Director & Trust Chairman: Mr G. Murena (LLM, MBA, LLB (Hons) Law, ACIArb) Trustees: Mr J. Mashamba (CA), Mrs T. Nhlapo (Marketing), Mr E. Madziva (Information Tech-knowledge ), Mr D.Tavengwa (Human Resources & Admin), Luke Chikosi (Banking & Finance), Mr J. Mkwanazi (Public Relations & Marketing). Trust No IT 852/2009 Registered In the Republic of South Africa.