Isaiah Samukupe

Mr Isaiah Samukupe holds a B Sc (Hons) degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and an M Sc degree in Banking and Financial Services from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). He is also a holder of a Master’s degree in Business Leadership from Bindura University of Science Education. Additionally, he holds a Graduate Certificate in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Johannesburg. Mr Samukupe is a recipient of several awards which include; NUST Book Prize for overall best Student in the Faculty and the Vice Chancellor’s Award for best research thesis (2014), Book prize for Best Student in Corporate Finance from the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (2004), and the Best Student overall in Business Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Johannesburg (2010). In 2005, Mr Samukupe joined the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority as a Revenue Trainee. He successfully completed training in 2007 and became a Revenue Specialist in the Taxation and Customs Audit Department, a position he held until he left the Authority in 2008 to pursue further studies in the Republic of South Africa. Upon his return from South Africa in 2011, he joined SIRDC as a Financial Analyst in the Business Operations Unit. In 2016, he was seconded to South Korea to join the Korea Africa Food and Agriculture Initiative (KAFACI) Secretariat as an International Coordinator and Project Manager. Upon his return in 2017, he rose through the ranks to the positions of Senior Financial Analyst and Principal Financial Analyst in the Business Operations Unit. In 2022, he was elevated to the position of Director of Administration at SIRDC. Mr Samukupe has extensive knowledge and experience in Economic Analysis, Project Management, Taxation, Financial Analysis, Costing and Systems Development through rigorous training and working visits to international research centres such as the Rural Development Administration of the Republic of Korea. Mr Samukupe is an Associate member of professional bodies that include: the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ), Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ) and Institute of Risk Managers South Africa (IRMSA). His areas of research interest include: agricultural financing, technopreneurship, organizational performance, and research and development as it relates to improved organisational performance.

Email: isamukupe@sirdc.ac.zw