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Dr James Myers
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About Dr James Myers

Jim is the Chairman of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited. A 1962 graduate of Texas A & M University in Mathematics, he also holds a Masters in Mathematical Physics from the University of Arizona and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech. His professional career includes leading the international telecommunications practice with Ernst & Young and subsequently founding his own telecoms research company. He held senior management positions with AT&T as an Executive Vice President and President of Southwestern Bell International Development Africa. Jim has served as a director and President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Southern Africa, the board of York Timbers Holdings Limited, a JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) listed company, on the International Board of Texas A & M University, director of African Merchant Bank and MTN.

"Success is built on the foundation of integrity, vision, and the courage to make difficult decisions for the greater good."
Hardy Pemhiwa
President and Group Chief Executive Officer
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About Hardy Pemhiwa

Hardy is the President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Cassava Technologies. Hardy also serves as the Group Managing Director of the Econet Group, the parent company of Cassava Technologies. Cassava Technologies is Africa’s leading integrated technology company providing digital infrastructure and digital services across 31 Countries in Africa, Middle East, Europe, USA and Latin America. Hardy is a seasoned board-level practitioner with 25 years of senior management experience in banking & finance, ICT and infrastructure development. He holds engineering and business degrees from Queen Mary College (University of London) and from the Edinburgh Business School.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Dr Douglas Mboweni
Chief Executive Officer of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited
Chief Executive Officer of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited
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About Dr Douglas Mboweni

Dr Mboweni is the Chief Executive Officer of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited. He has been with the Group since 1996 and was appointed to the board in December 2003. He is also a Professor of Practice with the University of Johannesburg.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Roy Chimanikire
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About Roy Chimanikire

Roy joined the Group in 2009 from Deloitte & Touche, where he was a Partner. Roy is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe) and past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. He was appointed to the board in February 2016 as the Group’s Finance Director and in 2020 he was appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Roy sits on the board of Telrad Networks Limited, which is part of Cassava Technologies Group. He is also the winner of the IODZ Director of the Year (2022) award.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Godfrey Gomwe

About Godfrey Gomwe

Godfrey was appointed to the board in May 2013. He is Chairman of the board’s Risk Committee and he also serves as a member of the Audit Committee. He is a Chartered Accountant (Zimbabwe) and sits on a number of other boards. He has vast experience in the corporate world, having held various executive positions over the years.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Beatrice Mtetwa

About Beatrice Mtetwa

A lawyer whose achievements in the legal field have earned her international recognition, Mtetwa was appointed to the board in October 2010.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Beatrice Mtetwa

About Beatrice Mtetwa

A lawyer whose achievements in the legal field have earned her international recognition, Mtetwa was appointed to the board in October 2010.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
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About Dr Jacqueline Chimhanzi

Dr Jacqueline Chimhanzi is the CEO of the African Leadership Institute (AFLI) which works with Oxford University to nurture a new generation of African leaders through its flagship Archbishop Tutu Leadership Programme. She was, previously, the Senior Strategist of the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC). Before that, she was a Strategy Lead at Deloitte Consulting where she was instrumental in setting up the Deloitte Africa Desk and advised clients on accessing opportunities on the African continent. At the University of Wales, she lectured Marketing as well as Strategy and authored and co-authored papers in peer-reviewed leading international academic journals. She is a member of the global board of the ONE Campaign and is an independent non-executive board member of the JSE-listed ADvTECH Group – one of Africa’s largest private education providers and sits on the Audit and Risk Committee and chairs the Transformation, Social and Ethics Committee (TSEC). Jackie holds a BSc (Hons), MBA (with Distinction) and a PhD (Strategic Marketing), all from Cardiff University in the UK.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
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About Mgqibelo Gasela

Mgqibelo McDonald Gasela is an Independent Consultant and Public Policy and Regulation Specialist in the Information Communications and Technology (ICT) sector in Africa. He has previously worked as Group Head of Regulatory Affairs at the Econet Group responsible for media licence acquisition, compliance and regulatory affairs. Prior to that he spent over 15 years at MultiChoice Africa, leaving as Group Executive and Head of Regulatory Affairs in 2015. Mgqibelo had a stint as Director of Business Development and Strategy at Vula Communications Holdings, a minority shareholder in Midi TV, the then owners of e-tv and before that worked as Acting Head of the Monitoring and Complaints Department at the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), the precursor to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). Initially trained in the natural sciences, Mgqibelo holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Media Management from the Graduate School of Business of the University of Stellenbosch and a Postgraduate Diploma in Telecommunication and Information Policy from the University of South Africa.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
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About Thoko Moyo

Thoko Moyo is a leadership and communications expert. She has advised C-suite executives and some of the high profile and influential individuals in Africa, Europe and the US. Her corporate governance experience includes serving on the boards of both listed and private companies, and as a trustee of global not-for-profit organizations. She also spent time at Harvard University’s Corporate Responsibility Initiative where she explored the intersection of corporate responsibility and public policy. Thoko has undergraduate and post graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Zimbabwe. She has also been a guest lecturer at Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
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About Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa

Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa is a social entrepreneur and smartech executive. She is the CEO of Delta Philanthropies UK and the CEO of Akello, an African company transforming education with technology-based solutions. Elizabeth is a non-executive Director who serves on the Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe boards, two of the largest companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. She is a board member of Higherlife Foundation and is responsible for the education portfolio across the foundations and the Econet Group of Companies. Elizabeth serves on the Ashesi Foundation board, sits on Harvard University’s Leadership Council for the Centre of Africa Studies, and advises several entrepreneurship and philanthropy networks.

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."
Chengeto Moyo

About Chengeto Moyo

Chengeto joined the Econet Group on 1 November 2008 as Chief Finance Officer focusing on operational excellence. He is a seasoned and experienced financial practitioner who has worked in mining, financial services, tourism and FMCG sectors, prior to joining telecommunications industry. He has operated at an Executive level in strategic planning and has been instrumental in remodeling businesses into profit making through cost optimisation programs. Chengeto was appointed Finance Director for Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited with effect from 1 March 2023, and holds B Acc Hons (UZ), MBL (UNISA) and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (Z).

"The board is responsible for the stewardship and long-term success of the Group."

Miss Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa

Elizabeth Tanya Masiyiwa is a social entrepreneur and smartech executive. She is the CEO of Delta Philanthropies UK and the CEO of Akello, an African company transforming education with technology-based solutions. Elizabeth is a non-executive Director who serves on the Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe boards, two of the largest companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. She is a board member of Higherlife Foundation and is responsible for the education portfolio across the foundations and the Econet Group of Companies. Elizabeth serves on the Ashesi Foundation board, sits on Harvard University’s Leadership Council for the Centre of Africa Studies, and advises several entrepreneurship and philanthropy networks.

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  • Pioneering – We are a company committed to finding the best way forward, in a fast-moving and highly competitive technological field. To remain at the top, we shall relentlessly pursue innovative solutions, and constantly grow our knowledge base with an uncompromising passion for excellence.
  • Professionalism –  In everything we do, both within Econet Wireless and in the community, we always work in a customer-oriented and objective manner with clearly defined goals in terms of quality of service. In all our professional areas, and at all levels, we will carry out our duties skillfully and diligently.
  • Personal – Internally, we will always remember that we are a company made up of individuals. These people are the company. Each one is an intrinsically valuable member of the organisation, irrespective of their gender, race or position. We will always show concern for each other in an atmosphere that is open and stimulates personal development and job satisfaction and a sense of responsibility. We believe in working in teams, in effective and confident co-operation, in environments where honest praise, constructive criticisms and fair reward have their place.