Tatenda Chimusoro
Industrials Cluster
Tatenda Chimusoro is the Head of Cluster for Industrials (Agro-processing and Engineering) at the Mutapa Investment Fund, Zimbabwe’s Sovereign Wealth Fund. He is a seasoned investment professional with expertise in data analytics, machine learning, and ESG consulting. Tatenda has collaborated with various departments across Southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and South Africa, as well as with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on public finance management. Notably, in 2024, he supported South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources along with prominent financiers and project developers in renewable energy procurement programs, including the REIPPP, RMIPPP, ESIPPP, and BESIPP initiatives.
Before joining the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe, Tatenda served as an Experienced Manager at Deloitte Africa for over eight years, where he was the lead transaction advisor in the transport (rail and road), telecommunications, water, energy, and healthcare sectors. He holds an MSc in Big Data Analytics and is a member of the CFA Institute.
Key Strengths:
– Extensive experience in infrastructure project development and procurement.
– Strong expertise in public policy development.
– Proficient in construction contract management, specifically regarding the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for construction projects.
– Skilled in executing investment strategies that align with the fund’s objectives and risk tolerance.
– Well-versed in various ESG reporting frameworks, including GRI, SASB, and TCFD, with a track record of delivering ESG advisory services across Africa.
Notable Success Stories
– Assisted the Government of Zimbabwe in developing public policies, including the Renewable Energy (RE) Policy and guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP).
– Provided consultancy to state-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe and South Africa on procuring infrastructure and capital investment projects, ensuring compliance with parliamentary acts and regulations in the preparation of tender and contractual documentation.
– Contributed to the establishment of the investment strategy at the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe (MIF).
