DiTau Africa TEAM
Our team brings unparalleled knowledge of Africa’s opportunities and challenges:
Nontwenhle Mchunu
CEO & CO-FOunder
Nontwenhle is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving African development and growth. With a rich family legacy in business, she has developed a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit, international leadership expertise, and manufacturing. As a champion of intra-Africa trade, Africa industrialization, and economic integration, Nontwenhle’s expertise and influence have made her a respected voice on the continent. Through her strong global network of relationships, she is dedicated to empowering African businesses and promoting the continent’s economic prosperity.
Bony Penka
COO & Co-Founder
Bony is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader with 22+ years of experience driving intra-African trade, cross-border collaboration, and business growth. Holding a BA in Economics and Business Management and an MBA from the University of Cape Town, he specializes in advisory services, enabling African businesses to navigate complex trade landscapes. Fluent in English and French, Bony has a proven track record of building and managing multi-million-rand businesses, delivering sustained growth and measurable impact across diverse African markets
Ayanda Biyela
Deal Maker
Ayanda Biyela is a highly experienced business executive with 9 years of expertise in banking and finance, specializing in deal making, investment banking, and financial management. Passionate about developmental investing, she drives impactful investments and sustainable growth through her expertise in deal origination, structuring, and execution.
Anold Derembwe
Agriculture
Anold is a highly experienced agricultural specialist with over 20 years of expertise in agribusiness development, market analysis, agricultural policy modeling, and agricultural finance. He has worked in various African countries, providing technical assistance to smallholder farmers, designing and implementing agricultural development programs, conducting research on sustainable agricultural practices, and structuring financial solutions for agricultural projects. His expertise in agricultural finance includes financial modeling, risk assessment, and investment analysis for agricultural ventures. Anold holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Pretoria and has completed various certifications in organic crop production, agribusiness management, and agricultural finance
Nomaphelo Ndzundzu
Energy
Nomaphelo Ndzundzu is a highly experienced mechanical engineer with 18 years of expertise in physical asset management, specializing in strategic asset management, maintenance strategy development, and reliability engineering. Her experience spans various industries, including the energy and utilities sector, where she has applied her skills to drive efficiency and sustainability. With a strong background in asset life cycle management, risk-based inspection, and computerized maintenance management systems, Nomaphelo has led notable projects and presented at conferences like SAAMA, showcasing her expertise in asset management. She holds memberships with prestigious organizations such as SAAMA, ECSA, API, and SMRP, demonstrating her commitment to best practices in asset management.
Ncediwe Mayekiso
Mining
Ncediwe is a renowned environmental expert with 30 years of experience in environmental management, education, and entrepreneurship. With a strong focus on the mining sector, Ncediwe has provided advisory services, conducted environmental impact assessments, and developed environmental management systems. She is also a pioneer in renewable energy solutions and has chaired boards of several companies. Ncediwe is passionate about sustainable development and is committed to driving positive change in Africa.