Unpacking NDS2 & Building a Results-Driven Nation

Persistence Gwanyanya is a highly accomplished banking executive and financial services leader, currently serving as Group Chief Executive Officer of FBC Holdings Limited. With extensive experience in retail and corporate banking, capital markets, and financial innovation, he has previously held senior leadership roles at CABS and other leading financial institutions. Persistence is recognised for driving digital transformation, financial inclusion, and sustainable growth within Zimbabwe’s financial sector, aligning financial intermediation with national development priorities under NDS2.

Simba Chinyemba is a seasoned investment and corporate governance leader, currently serving as Chief Investment Officer at the Mutapa Investment Fund, Zimbabwe’s sovereign wealth fund. He brings extensive experience across investment management, mining, financial services, and institutional transformation, having previously held senior executive roles in Zimbabwe and internationally. A Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) and Chairperson of the Institute of Directors Zimbabwe, Simba is widely recognised for his expertise in strategic investment, risk management, and corporate governance, and his contribution to advancing sustainable economic development in line with national priorities under NDS2.

Tino Kambasha is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) and a leading advocate for venture capital–driven enterprise development. With experience in investment promotion, capital markets, and international trade, including roles at ZIDA and as Country Head for the Italian Trade Agency, he is recognised for advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth aligned with Zimbabwe’s NDS2 priorities.

Simon Muzenda is a wealth specialist and strategic advisor focused on helping organisations build financially sound, scalable, and well-governed businesses. He works with business owners, executives, and institutions to translate strategy into practical execution and measurable results. His work spans business structuring, investment readiness, cost and unit-economics discipline, market expansion, and governance strengthening. Simon is particularly known for helping entrepreneur-led businesses transition into structured, sustainable enterprises with clear systems, controls, and growth pathways. With a strong interest in economic development and long-term value creation, Simon brings a calm, analytical, and execution-oriented approach to complex challenges. He is trusted for his ability to simplify decisions, strengthen accountability, and align leadership teams around clear priorities that drive performance.

Walter Chimene is a power broker / internationally accredited professional speaker and award winning thought leader Walter Chimene sits on boards which include The Gorindemabwe Frontier+ Wolf Wealth Africa Network+ Entrepreneurship Growth Initiative and is also a member of the SADC Heads of State Think Tank Commmitee on Power Broking