WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

ZIMSTAT (Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency)
Director – Macroeconomic Statistics (01 August 2025 – Present)

  • Leads the Macroeconomic Statistics Division, overseeing price statistics, labour statistics, national accounts, and Finnce and balance of payments statistics.
  • Provides strategic leadership in the production, integration, and dissemination of official macroeconomic statistics to support national policy formulation and economic planning.
  • Pioneered and coordinated the development of automated data pipelines, a Macroeconomic Statistics Database, and a Consumer Price Survey (CPS) data processing and analytical framework, significantly reducing data turnaround times and improving statistical efficiency.
  • Driving the modernization of statistical systems through the adoption of data science, machine learning, and advanced econometric techniques.
  • Leads stakeholder engagement with key institutions including Government, the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}, World Bank, and other international partners on statistical development and data quality initiatives.

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe
Senior Economist – External Accounts and Balance of Payments Statistics and Analysis (April 2024 – Present)

  • Directly manages a team of 10 Economists and Analysts in the development of macroeconomic models for GDP forecasting, inflation analysis, and monetary policy assessments.
  • Provided strategic guidance on macroeconomic policy, aligning monetary and fiscal strategies with economic goals.
  • Led policy simulations and advised the Bank’s Executive on inflation, exchange rate, and external sector policies.
  • Oversaw the design, compilation, and analysis of key macroeconomic statistics, ensuring adherence to international best practices.
  • Spearheaded engagements with international organizations such as SADC, COMESA, and the IMF on joint macroeconomic research and data initiatives.

Senior Economist – Policy Research and Modelling Department (October 2016 – March 2024)

  • Developed and maintained macroeconomic forecasting models used for policy simulations and economic planning.
  • Led research on macroeconomic stability, fiscal sustainability, and monetary policy transmission mechanisms.
  • Provided high-level briefings to senior government officials and stakeholders on economic trends and policy recommendations.
  • Represented the Reserve Bank in international economic forums, discussing macroeconomic developments and policy measures.

Economist – Real sector and Inflation (October 2008 – September 2016)

  • Macroeconomic Analysis: Analyze real sector developments, including GDP growth, sectoral performance (agriculture, industry, and services), and structural economic trends.
  • Economic Forecasting: Develop and maintain macroeconomic models to project GDP, employment trends, and sectoral contributions to the economy.
  • Business Cycle Monitoring: Assess economic cycles and identify leading indicators of economic activity.
  • Data Collection & Analysis: Compile and analyze real sector data from national statistics agencies, surveys, and business confidence indices.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government ministries, industry associations, and international organizations to enhance real sector performance.
  • Productivity and Competitiveness Studies: Assess labor productivity, technological adoption, and competitiveness within different sectors.

Economist – Government-Department of Policy Implementation in the Office of the President and Cabinet (September 2006 – September 2008)

Research Assistant – Academic and Independent Research (July 2021 – July 2022)

  • I was instrumental in the development of an excel based model for the Exchange Control Liberalization Index (ECLI) for SADC. The main Contractor was Dr. M. B Mpofu.
  • Designed advanced Excel-based economic modeling frameworks for policy simulations, risk analysis and economic forecasting.

Other Roles

Chairman of the General Management Committee of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

  • Leading a team of 8 management staff, including seven (7) from RBZ HQ and one (1) from the Bulawayo office.

Independent Contractor- South African Reserve Bank (SARB) (July 2024 – July 2025)

  • Leading research on Climate Change and Monetary Policy in South Africa.
  • Serving as a Key Discussant in SARB’s Strategic Workshops on Climate Change, contributing expert insights on policy development and implementation.