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About IPAZ

Who We Are

IPAZ is an association of Investment Professionals who are CFA Charterholders based in Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean CFA Charterholders in other countries and registered candidates in the CFA Program. The association was formed in 2017 under the guidance of a Steering Committee comprising of volunteers. In December 2017, the inaugural Board of Trustees was elected by the members and tasked with the responsibility to craft a strategy plan for the association setting the ground for recognition of IPAZ as a leading association of investment professionals in Zimbabwe pending the attainment of CFA Local Society Status. Presently, IPAZ is a local chapter of CFA Society South Africa.

Our Mission

To lead the investment profession in Zimbabwe by promoting the highest standards of ethics, education; and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.

Our Vision

To represent CFA Institute, CFA Society South Africa, in Zimbabwe, by leading the investment profession and engaging the investment industry to advance ethics, market integrity, and professional standards of practice, which collectively contributes value to the broader society.

Appointment of New Board Directors

We are delighted to announce the appointment of distinguished CFA Charterholders to our Board of Directors. As members of the globally respected CFA Institute, these accomplished individuals bring extensive expertise and experience, reinforcing IPAZ's commitment to advancing the investment profession for the benefit of Zimbabwean society.

Their appointment reaffirms IPAZ's dedication to:

With these new Directors, IPAZ will continue to:

Meet Our Board of Directors

Ranganai Makwata, CFA

Ranganai Makwata, CFA

IPAZ President

Executor Director, Fincent Securities

Nyaradzo Nyimo, CFA

Nyaradzo Nyimo, CFA

IPAZ Vice President

Principal, Spear Capital

Kudzanai Samudzi, CFA

Kudzanai Samudzi, CFA

IPAZ Treasurer

Managing Director, ABC Stockbrokers

Bevin Ngara, CFA

Bevin Ngara, CFA

IPAZ Board Member (Past President)

Managing Director, Fidelity Life Asset Management

Lawrence Musendekwa, CFA

Lawrence Musendekwa, CFA

IPAZ Board Member

Deputy Director Investments, POTRAZ

Brighton Mutingwende, CFA

Brighton Mutingwende, CFA

IPAZ Secretary

Head of Finance, ZimTrade

Noel Mahombera, CFA

Noel Mahombera, CFA

IPAZ Board Member

Chief Business Development Officer, ZIDA

Princess Mazumba, CFA

Princess Mazumba, CFA

IPAZ Board Member

Managing Director, Platinum Research and Advisory

Victor Jeche, CFA

Victor Jeche, CFA

IPAZ Board Member

Senior Associate Investments Manager, Akribos

We warmly congratulate our new Directors and look forward to their valuable contributions.

By order of the Board of Directors,
Brighton Mutingwende, CFA, IPAZ Secretary