The 2nd International Business, Governance and Accounting Conference(IBGAC2) Report

INTRODUCTION

The report covers the proceedings of the 2nd International Business, Governance and Accounting Conference which was held in partnership with the Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ). The conference was held from 23-25 July 2025 at Montclair Hotel and Casino in Nyanga under the theme “Revitalising Industries: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future”.

The report covers the following aspects: a) Programme, b) Registration c) Food and Accommodation d) Conference Paraphernalia e) Sponsorships f)Presenters, Speakers and Publications and g) Income and Expenditure.

  1. PROGRAMME

The conference programme commenced on 23 July at 2.00pm, delegates checked in on the morning of the 23rd.  The conference was officially opened on the 24th of July by Mr Kupukani Masunungure, standing in for the Honorable Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu, Minister of Industry and Commerce. The conference programme and booklet of proceedings are accessible online at https://rb.gy/57usfn

  1. REGISTRATION

The Conference was attended by a total of 52 individuals who comprised of secretariat, speakers, presenters, sponsors, delegates and media personnel. Upon registration, guests were given lanyards with name tags.  The conference attendees are listed below:

  1. Mr Kupukani Masunungure for Honorable Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndhlovu, Minister of Industry and Commerce.
  2. Dr Lovemore Gomera – CGIAZ CEO
  3. Dr Zachary Tambudzai –Executive Dean, Faculty of Commerce, BUSE

 

Organising Committee and Secretariat

  1. Dr Salachi Naidoo – Director Advancement and Protocol, BUSE
  2. Tendai Towo – BUSE
  3. Wandile Tshuma – BUSE
  4. Dr Takuriramunashe Famba – BUSE
  5. Shingirai Mudavanhu – BUSE
  6. Tracy Mushonga – CGAIZ
  7. Metricia Rerayi – CGAIZ
  8. Sheiba Kusangaya – CGAIZ
  9. MacDonald Chikanza – CGAIZ
  10. Nicholas Chikondowa – CGAIZ

SPEAKERS

  1. Dr Nandipa Siwahla-Madiba, Deputy Chairman, Sci-Bono
  2. Professor Mthulisi Velempini, University of Limpopo
  3. Professor Eliot Masocha, DeVry University
  4. Dr Fungai. J. Kiwa, Chinhoyi University of Technology
  5. Ms Gay Chindedza – COO, Vevhu Resources and MD Roqk Capital
  6. Mr Oswell Binha, Chairman, CEO Africa Round Table
  7. Mr Daniel Tapiwa Karoro, ZNCC President
  8. Dr Solomon Muqayi, Ministry of Industry and Commerce
  9. Ephraim Chawoneka, ICRA

PRESENTERS

  1. Dr Earlmeth Chinyena, RGMSI
  2. Dr Lawrence Mhandara, RGMSI
  3. Dr Calisto Masilo, RGMSI
  4. Ms Charity Mutambara, RGMSI
  5. Mr Douglas Muzimba, National Competitiveness Commission
  6. Ms Primrose Gurira, MSU
  7. Ms Linda Mabwe, MSU
  8. Ms Rumbidzai Maturure, MSU
  9. Dr Farai Kwenda, University of Eswatini
  10. Dr Elisha Mavodyo, UZ
  11. Dr Shadreck Nhorito, MSU (online)
  12. Mr Tebogo Sitole, Sci-Bono (online)

DELEGATES

  1. Priviledge Dinembira, NCC
  2. Brighton Shayanowako, NCC
  3. Tinashe Munemo, NCC
  4. Mejuly Ruvingo, Ministry of Transport
  5. Emilia Matematema, Telone
  6. Tauya Nizira, Zvimba Rural District Council
  7. Faith Musevenzi, Axis Solutions
  8. Virimayi Pasipanodya, RGMSI
  9. Elinah Makoko, NSSA
  10. Lovemore Sithole, NSSA
  11. Prince Chinoperekweyi, Ministry of Audit and Skills
  12. Prof Maxwell Sandada, POTRAZ
  13. Tarisai Murakwani, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  14. Atolia Nkomo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  15. Chrispen Mutukwa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  16. Chris – CGAIZ
  17. Dr Bongani Mwale, Sci-Bono (Online)
  18. Tendai Mhlanda, Gweru City Parking (Online)
  19. Alphanet Gemu, Gweru City Parking (Online)

SPONSORS

  1. Ishmael Chidembo – Claremont Business School
  2. Owen Mpofu – Claremont Business School
  3. Evelyn Chakuinga, Yummy Water
  4. Kudzai Cheuka, Yummy Water
  5. Audrey Boriwondo, Bradbury Advertising
  6. Gift Mutombwa, Old Mutual

MEDIA

  1. Media Technician 1
  2. Media Technician 2
  1. FOOD AND ACCOMODATION
  • The conference venue was at Montclair Hotel and Casino in Nyanga.
  • Speakers and some delegates were accommodated at Montclair Hotel, Tamarind Hotel, and Pazororo Guest Lodge, while the rest of the delegates made their own accommodation arrangements.
  • All guests were provided with teas, lunch, conference refreshments and dinner.
  • The gala dinner and drinks for delegates on the 25th of July was sponsored by Prof Eliot Masocha.
  1. Conference Paraphernalia
  • Delegates received branded name tags upon registration.
  • A conference pack with a branded conference t-shirt, cap and branded folder bag were given to each delegate.
  • Speakers were presented with a branded leather laptop bag.
  • Delegates who registered for the full conference package received branded laptop bags.
  1. Sponsors
  • Yummy Water
  • Old Mutual Holdings
  • Claremont Business School
  • Roqk Capital Investments
  • Bradbury Advertising
  • Professor Eliot Masocha
  1. SPEAKERS, PRESENTERS AND PUBLICATIONS

Speakers

The conference speakers and their topics were as follows:

  1. Navigating Digital Governance in the South African Public Sector: Repositioning Board Agendas for Sustainable Innovation, Dr Nandipa Siwahla-Madiba, Deputy Chairman, Sci-Bono
  2. Implementing Smart Cybersecurity Techniques to Ensure Business Continuity, Professor Mthulisi Velempini, University of Limpopo
  3. Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Economic Future: An American Perspective, Professor Eliot Masocha, DeVry University
  4. AI & Automation: Optimizing Industrial Resources for Maximum Efficiency: How AI, ML & automation can enhance resource management & operational efficiency, Dr Fungai. J. Kiwa, Chinhoyi University of Technology
  5. Human Capital Development as A Driver of Competitive Advantage, Ms Gay Chindedza – COO, Vevhu Resources and MD Roqk Capital
  6. Policy Reform for Business Growth and Industrial Competitiveness: Addressing Regulatory and Policy Barriers, Mr Oswell Binha, Chairman, CEO Africa Round Table
  7. Mr Daniel Tapiwa Karoro, ZNCC President
  8. Credit Rating, Ephraim Chawoneka, ICRA

Presenters

In total 10 papers were presented at the conference on various subthemes. Presentations were done both physically and virtually, the presentations had three break-away sessions on day 2 of the conference. The presentations are listed below.

  1. Strategic Human Capital Development as a Catalyst for Achieving Sustainable Competitive Advantage: Unlocking the Potential of Workforce in Today’s Business Landscape, Dr Earlmeth Chinyena
  2. Enhancing Educational Outcomes through the STREAM Framework in Gauteng’s SSIP Schools, Tebogo Sitole, Dr Bongani Mwale Sci-Bono Discovery
  3. Combating Fraud in SMEs: Forensic Strategies for Sustainable Growth, Rumbidzai Maturure, MSU
  4. A Guiding Framework for the Adoption of Material Flow Cost Accounting (Mfca) in the Gold Mining Sector: The Case of Zimbabwe, Linda M Mabwe, MSU
  5. Leveraging Green Financing on the Sustainability of the Mining Sector in Emerging Countries. A Systematic Review of literature, Dr Shadreck Nhorito, MSU
  6. The Impact of Remittances on Poverty Alleviation in The Sub-Saharan Africa Region (2000-2024), Primrose Gurira, MSU
  7. Policy Reform for Business Growth and Industrial Competitiveness: Addressing Regulatory and Policy Barriers to Foster a Conducive Business Environment, Douglas Muzimba, NCC
  8. Nexus Between Artificial Intelligence & Forensics in Industry Resource Optimization, Charity Mutambara, RGMSI
  9. Transforming Zimbabwe’s SOEs: Managing Workplace Behaviours through Policy and Chinese Reform Lessons, Ishmael Chidembo, Claremont Business School
  10. The Effects of Financial Capability on Financial Well-Being Among Civil Service Employees Moderated by Demographic Factors, Dr Farai Kwenda, University of Eswatini
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