About Us
Chipo Chung
CHAIR
Chipo is an actor known for her work in Into the Badlands, Silo, Black Cake and Constellation.
She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was a RADA Council Member from 2009-2023. She is a member of Equity’s International Solidarity Committee and acted as Co-Chair of the Union’s Independent Commission for Race Equality in 2020.
Chipo helped start the charity SAFE Kenya, which delivers theatre for social change to marginalised communities in Kenya, and Envision Zimbabwe Women’s Trust, which partners with UK charity Peace Direct on peace building in Zimbabwe.
Carol Nyahasha
SECRETARY
Carol is a UK-trained lawyer with over 18 years of experience in Intellectual Property.
A chartered trade mark attorney, she sits on the Council for the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA). Carol is passionate about diversity and inclusion and sits on the CITMA Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, the IP Inclusive Advisory Board and is a member of IP Inclusive Careers in Ideas Task Force, heading their mentoring scheme.
Gardner Mugashu
TREASURER
Gardner holds an executive MBA from Cranfield University and is a qualified chartered manager with CMI, and a qualified chartered accountant.
He is currently a UK holdings companies controller & technical adviser for the Aon UK Group, responsible for M&A and Group re-organisation. He reviews UK accounting policies, accounting memos and accounting for complex accounting transactions for the entire UK group of companies.
Rhoda Molife
Board Member
Rhoda is a medical oncologist, clinical director in oncology drug development with a top-5 global pharmaceutical company, and a CMI chartered manager.
She has led numerous clinical trials, authored/co-authored 60+ publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, and presented at international congresses. Rhoda has also worked on several community projects including organising medical supplies from the UK diaspora for hospitals in Zimbabwe and, currently, with the Croydon Community Action Group (CCAG) in England that leads school patrols to keep young people in Croydon safe.
She is also a freelance writer and editor, serving as chief editor for popular Zimbabwe-based House of Mutapa magazine (2020-2022).
Henry Makiwa
Board Member
Henry Makiwa is an award-winning former journalist and currently serves as the head of digital and communications for Bite Back 2030, a youth-led campaign charity founded by renowned chef Jamie Oliver.
Henry has over 15 years of experience as a communications professional in the non-profit sector, having worked with organisations such as CARE International, the British Red Cross and World Vision. He has also held the position of communications and advocacy manager for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
Before his career in communications, Henry honed his skills as a political journalist in Zimbabwe, making contributions to various print, online, and broadcast outlets such as The Daily News, NewZimbabwe, SWRadio Africa, and The Standard.
Yvonne Kuimba
Board Member
Yvonne is a business transformation expert in the information and computer technology industry with over 23 years experience in infrastructure & service delivery and digital transformation.
She previously led the digital R&D function at Econet Wireless, Hewlett Packard and Deutsche Telekom and is currently head of AI & data at TM Forum, growing thought leadership. Yvonne also works with the International Peace Project enabling conflict resolution through constitutional education and data science.
Tichafara Phiri
Board Member
Denver Phiri is a health economist with nearly 20 years of experience spanning Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. His expertise has been shaped by supporting economic and growth strategies for some of the world’s top 25 pharmaceutical and medical device companies, giving him a rare combination of global perspective and sector depth. Denver’s research portfolio encompasses diagnostic laboratory-based work, literature studies, and bespoke health economic and outcomes research. He regularly consults alongside leading healthcare strategists, academics, and elected representatives. In recent years, Denver has turned his focus to the digital HealthTech space, developing mobile-based platforms aimed at increasing access to healthcare and driving measurable impact at scale. He is a sought-after speaker and has presented at prominent international forums, including the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva. Denver brings to the board a deep commitment to innovation and equitable health outcomes.
Admire Chatiza
Board Member
Admire is an investment fund specialist and board advisor with over 25 years of international experience spanning the UK and multiple global jurisdictions. He currently serves as Managing Director at Forteus Investment Management UK LLP, where he brings strong commercial acumen and strategic insight to complex investment environments. Prior to this, Admire spent a decade at UBS Global Asset Management as a senior Operational Due Diligence professional within the Hedge Fund Solutions business. His career began at two of the world’s leading professional services firms, KPMG and Deloitte, where he developed his leadership capabilities early and built a rigorous foundation in financial management. Admire is ACA qualified and holds an MBA from Warwick Business School. His breadth of experience across asset management, audit, and advisory makes him a valuable and trusted voice at board level.
