Southern Africa Family and Business Legacy Forum Speakers
Dr. Namukale Chintu
Managing Director, Frontier Markets Advisory
Dr. Namukale Chintu is Managing Director at Frontier Market Consultants, a boutique advisory firm focused on African Frontier market investors, including pension funds, private clients, and corporate investors.
She is also a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Invesco Asset Management Ltd (FCA regulated), that is part of the Invesco Ltd group with combined assets under management of USD 1.7 trillion.
In her corporate career spanning nearly 20 years, Dr. Chintu was a Senior Banker at EFG Private Bank and prior to that, at UBS Wealth Management; responsible for Private Client coverage in Africa and Central and Eastern European.
Before that, she was Head of Global Proprietary Capital investing at UBS Asset Management. Prior to UBS, she was Co-Head of Africa at Syntaxis Capital and before the 2008 financial crisis, held capital market roles at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers.
She also holds two MScs in Financial Economics and Management Research from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and a BA in Economics from the University of Zambia as a Bank of Zambia Scholar.
Bafedile Mafologele
Chief Executive Officer at Sampada Private Equity
Bafedile is Founder of $1bn Sampada Private Equity, UmThombo Wealth Management and owner of Euphoria Golf & Lifestyle Estate – South Africa’s first black owned Golf Estate.
Bafedile joined Ernst & Young as an articled clerk and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He then joined Chartis Insurance (previously AIG SA), a subsidiary of the US listed AIG Inc, as chief accounting officer responsible for financial reporting and liaison with regulators, including the Financial Services Board (FSB) and the South African Reserve Bank.
He later joined Mvunonala Holdings in 2010 as Group Chief Operating Officer responsible for the operations of the Mvunonala Group. Bafedile was the managing executive of Mvunonala Asset Managers which was established in 2011 under the group’s umbrella. He departed in April 2014 by which time he had assisted in growing assets to R2.5 billion. He was part of the team that assisted Bophelo Benefit Services, a subsidiary of Mvunonala, which won the coveted Imbasa Yegolide Principal Officers Association Award for best trust and beneficiary administrator of the year in 2013.
In 2014 Bafedile joined Novare Actuaries and Consultants as director and head of fund consulting. Novare Actuaries and Consultants advise on assets over R220 billion. Bafedile also served as the Managing Director of Novare Investments. A boutique investment management firm focusing on managing offshore assets, multi-management and funds of hedge funds.
Claire Machin
Group Director, Private Wealth, Suntera Global
Claire started out in the trust and corporate services industry over 30 years ago prior to joining Suntera in 2010. Claire is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and was appointed to the board of Suntera Jersey in January 2017 and in September 2019, Claire was appointed as a Group Director of Suntera Global. She also won the Citywealth Trustee of the Year award for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man in 2019 and silver in the 2022 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards in the ‘Woman of the Year – Leadership – Financial Organisation (CEO/Board Member)’ category and she won the Citywealth Editor’s Choice Award in 2024.
Chad Phillips
Business Development Director, Private Wealth, Suntera Global
Chad joined Suntera Global in 2025 as Business Development Director within the Private Wealth team based in Jersey, bringing over 20 years of experience in offshore fiduciary and wealth management.
He specialises in succession and legacy planning, cross-border structuring, and building long-term relationships with high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families across Africa and rest of world. Having carried out business across the African continent for many years, Chad combines strategic insight with deep cultural understanding.
Raymond Nel
Associate, Private Clients, Henley & Partners
As Associate Director of Private Clients at Henley & Partners, Raymond advises African families on strategic Investment Migration structures in more than 40 jurisdictions worldwide. With more than seven years in the high-net-worth advisory space, he focuses on global diversification, jurisdictional risk management, and mobility optimization, delivering discreet, tailored solutions aligned with clients’ evolving needs.
He oversees the advisory of private clients and market development in South Africa, Zambia, Angola, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia – aligning with Henley & Partners’ ever growing global presence.
Angelika Huwiler Andersen
Managing Director, Pilatus Engineering Zambia
Born and raised in Zambia, to a Zambian mother and Swiss father, Angelika grew up
playing in a heap of building sand and river sand, which from an early age spurred her
interest in property development, architecture, construction, landscape design, furniture design, and interiors. Angelika grew up at the back of Pilatus, the BMW, MAZDA and BYD dealership in Zambia, and spent her holiday’s working with automotive technicians, and fixing vehicles.
Deresh Lawangee
CEO, Asset Management
Deresh Lawangee is a specialist institutional investment professional with over two decades
of experience in retirement fund governance, multi-manager portfolio construction, and
outcomes-based investment management across South Africa and the African continent.
His career has been defined by a singular conviction: that investment performance should be
measured not by peer ranking but by the probability that a member retires with adequate
income.
This philosophy — rooted in actuarial discipline, CPI+ tiered portfolio construction,
and Regulation 28 compliance — has shaped every role he has held.
Mark Lüring
Managing Director, Drake & Gorham Zambia
Mark Arne Horst Jude Lüring is a Zambian–German business executive, qualified lawyer, and board director with more than 20 years of international experience across law, banking, infrastructure, and corporate leadership. Born in Lusaka, Zambia, he holds dual Zambian and German citizenship.
He was admitted to the German Bar in 2001 after studying law in Mainz, Germany, and London, United Kingdom, and later obtained an Executive MBA through a tri-continental programme in Germany, China, and the United States. His early career included mergers and acquisitions advisory work at Linklaters, Oppenhoff & Rädler in Frankfurt, followed by senior legal and commercial leadership roles at General Motors Europe.
Rashmi Sharma
CEO, Jewel of Africa Ltd
Ms Rashmi Sharma is a shareholder and CEO of Jewel of Africa LTD. She has a Bachelor of Science
degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Witwatersrand. She later
obtained an MBA from the University of Lincoln. Following her successful completion of courses
in Jewel Identification, Diamond Grading, Jewel Valuation, Coloured and Diamond Stone Essentials
and a diploma in Gemology, she has been admitted as a Fellow of the Gemological Association
(FGA). Rashmi oversees Jewel of Africa’s manufacturing and retail operations. She is the leader in the
design team, and is a qualified international appraiser of jewellery.
Zachariah Chakalashi
Wealth & Asset Management CEO, Pangaea Agenda Management
Zachariah Chakalashi is the Chief Executive Officer of Pangaea Agenda Asset Management and a distinguished finance and governance leader with deep expertise in financial strategy, pension administration, and organizational transformation. With over seven years of executive-level experience in Zambia’s financial services sector, he is recognized for his ability to simplify complexity, inspire strategic thinking, and lead institutions through rapid growth and operational strengthening.
Saif Ahmedi
Partner, DeaconCapital Management
Saif Ahmedi is a seasoned financial services professional with over two decades of experience. He is currently a Partner at DeaconCapital Management in London, specialising in wealth management and advisory services.
Previously, Saif served as Chief Investment Officer for GWM London Ltd and GWM AG in Switzerland, playing a key role in establishing and expanding the group’s operations. He helped set up the Zurich office in 2012 and later launched the London arm in 2017, securing regulatory licensing and developing the UK proposition. He built portfolio management desks in both locations, focusing on discretionary and advisory investment capabilities, client acquisition, and business development.
Tony Cotrupe
Managing Director, Meliora Advisors, LLC
Tony Cotrupe, CFA is Managing Director Meliora Advisors, LLC where his work is focuses on corporate advisory for closely-held and family-owned businesses. He provides guidance and advice on the valuation of assets and businesses for transactions, financing, business divorce, and tax reporting purposes. He is CFA Charterholder and earned a BA in political science and an MBA in finance and economics, both from The University of Rochester.
Tony has worked in corporate finance, business valuation, investment banking, and private equity for over 35 years, beginning at Ernst & Young in its Valuation Services Group. Also, at Ernst & Young, he was an economist in E&Y’s International Services Office, providing cross-border economic and valuation consulting services to multinational corporations.
Darryl Higgins
Partner, Kukula Capital
A Partner at Kukula Capital, a leading Zambian private investment and advisory firm that bridges the
gap between capital and opportunity in Southern Africa.
In his current role, He co-leads the firm’s corporate finance advisory practice and provide business
development support to corporates and SMEs across key sectors including agriculture, real estate,
energy, and manufacturing.
His work focuses on structuring transactions that catalyse growth, attract institutional capital, and
promote sustainable private-sector development in Zambia.
Kafumu Mbewe Tax
Associate Director at BDO Zambia
Kafumu Mbewe is an experienced tax professional with a deep understanding of Zambia’s tax landscape. As an Associated Director at BDO Zambia, he specialises in tax audits, due diligences, objections and appeals, negotiations, dispute resolution, and double taxation relief. His expertise ensures that businesses remain compliant while optimizing their tax positions in an ever-evolving regulatory environment.
A Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Kafumu recently completed an Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) under the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIT). His career journey includes valuable experience as an Inspector at the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), equipping him with a unique perspective on tax administration and policy.
Kafumu’s extensive knowledge, negotiation skills, and problem-solving approach make him a trusted advisor to businesses across industries. His work is a testament to BDO Zambia’s commitment to elevating people, businesses, and society.
Tue Nyboe Andersen
Co Founder & Partner, Kukula Capital
Tue Nyboe Andersen is co-founder of Kukula Capital and has been heading up the company since its establishment in 2009. Previously he worked as an analyst in Lundbeckfonden, a large Danish institutional investor as well as an independent consultant. Within Kukula Capital, Tue is mainly focused on Kukula Fund I and corporate finance advisory.
He holds a MSc in Economics from University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Harvard University, USA, specialized in emerging market investments
Ashu Sagar
Managing Director of Carribea Beverages Limited Zambia
Daniel Ghui
Director, Mosi-Oa-Tunya Mall
Daniel Ghui leads strategy and development at Mosi-oa-Tunya Shopping and Recreation and joins the project after 13 years’ experience in Investment Banking in London. He was an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan in the Debt Capital Markets team. During his time there he was responsible for the Hybrid Capital offering for EMEA Corporates and Emerging Market clients as well as Financial institutions in Scandinavia, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Daniel holds a Masters degree in Physics from Oxford University.
Lydia Stephenson-Gill
Immigration Consultant of Zambian Multi Consultancy
Lydia Stephenson-Gill is a Seasoned Immigration Consultant of Zambian Multi Consultancy, having 20 years of experience in the Immigration Consultancy sector.
Lydia is a registered Immigration Consultant with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Immigration and her expertise is based on solving Immigration matters associated with the securing permits for a legal stay in Zambia.
Lydia has a vast knowledge in the Immigration and Deportation Regulations that govern the Immigration Consultancy sector such as Investor Permits that enable investors in Zambia to secure their investments in Zambia and Residence Permits and how to obtain Residence Permits through investments and employment.
Mohammed Umar
CEO, Pharmanova Zambia Ltd
Mohammed Umar, CEO of Pharmanova Zambia Limited, brings over a decade of experience in Zambia’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Through a strong multisectoral approach, he has propelled pharmanova’s growth by strengthening local production, driving innovation, and fostering partnerships that expand access to quality health care solutions.
Charles Shachinda
Board Member, WaterRising Institute
Charles Shachinda is a Civil Engineer and Public Policy Specialist with close to a decade of experience developing technical, social, economic and policy interfaces for civil engineering, water and energy projects.
His work engagements – that include Rio Tinto, Grundfos, Local Government, an Egyptian engineering firm and British Water – have spanned over 20 countries across Western Europe, South East Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East.
He is a 2025 Inaugural Oxford-Blavatnik School of Government Policy Leadership Scholar, a 2022 Inaugural SDG 6 Fellow and a 2020 Beit Scholar.
Charles holds a BBA from Paris Graduate School of Management & Higher International Management Institute, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from University of Science and Technology of Oran in Alrgeria. He also holds an MSc from the University of Leeds and Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford.
For French speakers, Charles holds a French Language Certification from University of Annaba. He is also a 2-times published Author.
Misozi Hope Masengu
Managing Partner of NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners
Misozi Hope Masengu is the Founder and Managing Partner of NOVUS HM Legal Practitioners, a Lusaka-based commercial law firm. She has over 14 years of experience in legal and corporate advisory, with specialist expertise in Trust Structuring & Estate Planning, Private Equity, and Employment & Labour advisory & disputes. Misozi advises families and businesses on wealth protection and risk management, and she is passionate about helping families preserve and grow their wealth for future generations.
Misozi currently serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the boards of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, where she chairs the Risk Committee; Prudential Pensions Management Zambia, where she chairs the Funds Administration, Risk, and Compliance Committee; and MTN Mobile Money Zambia. She also serves on the Law Association of Zambia Council.
A Beit Scholar, Misozi holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Trade and Commercial Law from the University of Durham, United Kingdom and a Law degree (LLB) from the University of Zambia. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIARrb).
Nachi Musonda
Deputy Managing Director of Discover Insurance
Nachi Musonda is the Deputy Managing Director of Discover Insurance Company, where he leads the strategic direction of the business with a focus on business development, reinsurance, and claims management. With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Nachi has built a strong reputation for driving innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Zambia, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and an MBA in Finance from the University of Greenwich (UK). He also holds a Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute (UK). In addition to his insurance expertise, Nachi is a Certified Investment Advisor, further enhancing his ability to align financial and strategic objectives within the organization
Nicholas Kabaso
Chief Executive Officer
of Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc
Mr. Nicholas Kabaso is the Chief Executive Officer for the Lusaka Securities Exchange Plc in Zambia and the immediate past President for the Capital Markets Association of Zambia. He is an experienced Corporate Executive with a wealth of business acumen in commercial, operational, fund and financial management experience, in banking and capital markets. He has working experiences in various markets having worked in Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa and Namibia. He has vast retail, business, corporate and investment banking experience and has led several successful business turnarounds. He is also an experienced investment manager who managed one of Zambia’s largest mutual funds and has several Board representations.