WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders. 
WikiMzansi is South Africa's free online information resource profiling the continent's prominent leaders.
David Salter has a total of 30 years’ experience in the development and management of mining companies, including both open pit and underground PGM mining operations. David’s most recent public company roles were Chairman of Keaton Energy until its sale to Wescoal and the managing director of Eland Platinum until its sale to Xstrata in… read more »
Phoevos Pouroulis is the Chief Executive Officer of the Group, with responsibility for overall strategy and management. Phoevos has held various senior managerial and operational positions in his more than 15-year career. He has extensive experience in project management, mining design, commissioning and mining operations, including chrome and PGM mines, having been involved in South… read more »
Loucas Pouroulis is the Executive Chairman of the Group, with responsibility for the development of strategy and the identification of new opportunities for the Group. He began his career in Cyprus in 1962, and his initial post graduate training took place in Germany, Sweden and Cyprus. Loucas is trained as a mining and metallurgical engineer… read more »
Charles Kantor has been the Executive Legal Counsel of the Group since November 2010 and is responsible for overseeing all legal matters and all matters relating to transactions and risk management for the Group. Charles has a total of 12 years’ experience in the mining industry and has worked on various IPOs, mergers and acquisitions… read more »
Michelle Taylor joined Tharisa in 2008 and has been integrally involved in the group’s development. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Tharisa Group and Managing Director of Tharisa Minerals, Michelle is responsible for all of the group’s operations including the mining, processing, marketing and logistics aspects of the business. Tharisa is a stable co-producer… read more »
Lorato Phalatse is an independent non-executive director of Pick n Pay Stores, Peermont Global and Mobile Telephone Network (MTN). Lorato has held various positions over the years including deputy director general in the office of the President and a number of other positions in the FMCG and retail banking sectors. Lorato Phalatse was CEO and… read more »
Isaac Kimunio lectures in the School of Economics, Kenyatta University. Isaac is currently pursuing his PhD (Economics) degree at Kenyatta University. He holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from the same university. Isaac has also done various other courses such as advanced excel, presentation skills… read more »
Dr. Aflonia Mbuthia has worked as a lecturer in Kenya Methodist University from 2005-2008. Dr. Mbuthia also worked as Head of Programs the at Kenya Methodist University, Nakuru campus from 2007 to 2008 and lectured in the University school of Economics and faculty of External studies from 2002. She has been actively in researches in the field… read more »
Dr. Charles Mugendi is a lecturer in the school of Economics, department of Economic Theory. He obtained his Bachelorof Arts degree in Economics from Egerton University, masters of Arts in Economics from University of Nairobi and His PhD at Kenyatta University. Currently he is the school of Economics coordinator at Kitui campus. He has over… read more »
Dane van Heerde, a second-year student majoring in English and Psychology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, is making quite a name for himself in the INEX Legends racing series, which is one of the fastest growing motorsport series in the world. With races taking place in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Scotland, Ireland,… read more »
Dr. Martin Wanaina lectures at the School of Economics, Kenyatta University. He is a holder of Ph.D in Economics from Kenyatta Univesity. He is also a holder of an MA (Economics) and B.Ed (Economics and Mathematics) from Kenyatta University. His research interests revolve around the economics of information and telecommunications industry. Dr. Wainaina is also… read more »
Dr. Paul Gachanja is the current Chairman of the Department of Economic Theory. He also lectures in the School of Economics at Kenyatta University. He is a holder of a PhD in Economics from Kenyatta University Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to this qualification, he obtained a BA (Economics) – First Class Honors, and an MA (Economics)… read more »
Prof. Martin Etyang is a professor of economics at Kenyatta University with lecturing experience spanning over 30 years. He is a holder of a PhD in Economics from Pardue University (USA). Prior to this qualification, he obtained a B. Ed (Mathematics and Economics) and MA (Economics) from the University of Nairobi. Prof. Etyang is known… read more »
Dr. George Kosimbei holds a PhD in Economics from Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. He has substantial experience in teaching, research and consultancy, having joined KU as a Tutorial Fellow in 2003. He is also a holder of MA (Economics) and BA (Economics) -First Class Honours both from Kenyatta University. He has previously worked with the… read more »
Eulalia Awora is the Project Director for the Center for Adult Learning and Alternative Education, a project of the Jitihada Kenya community-based organization. Awora has over five years’ experience in the community development sector, specifically focusing on literacy. She is focused on designing, initiating, and implementing alternative learning programs in a bid to bridge literacy gaps… read more »