Economists, research fellows and professionals committed to rigorous, independent analysis.
Executive Director
Gibson Chigumira has extensive experience in research, including coordinating research studies, editing publications and developing data bases, having been at the helm of the institution since it started operating in 2004. Dr. G. Chigumira has also done work in his individual capacity for civil society organizations such as NANGO, Action AID and ZIMCOD.
Finance and Administration Manager
Ngosi Shumba holds a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). He is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators (CIS) and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Wales. He has extensive experience in auditing, accounting and finance.
Senior Research Fellow
Erinah Chipumho is an Economist with more than 10 years of experience in economic policy research. She joined ZEPARU in January 2005 as a Research Fellow and rose to the post of Senior Research Fellow in February 2011. She holds a Bachelors and a Master’s degree in Economics obtained from the University of Zimbabwe.
Senior Research Fellow
Evangelista Mudzonga holds an MBA, MSc Economics and BSc Economics Degrees. She has over 11 years of national, regional and international trade policy analysis, trade negotiations and trade policy implementation experience, particularly on SADC, COMESA and EAC regions.
Finance and Administration Assistant
Supports finance and administrative functions at ZEPARI.
