The Team

Senior Management

Bryan Saunders
Country Director
Bryan Saunders is one of the founding members and the current Country Director of SAT. He holds a BSc in Agriculture and has been with SAT since its inception in 2007. Bryan provides technical support to SAT teams on Conservation Agriculture, Training and Extension and he facilitates linkages with the private sector. Bryan has extensive commercial farming experience in both Zimbabwe and Mozambique and has longstanding network linkages with a vast number of agricultural organisations, both private and public within Zimbabwe.
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Michele Bragge
Financial Controller
Michele Bragge is SAT’s Financial Controller and has over 20 years’ experience in administration and finance in the agricultural sector. She is one of the founding members of SAT and has managed the finance and administration of SAT since its inception in 2007. Michele has experience in private sector agricultural commodities marketing and has previously worked in the cotton industry in Zimbabwe. She was one of the founders of the Union Project in 2004 and has over 16 years’ experience in Grants and Finance Management.
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Lloyd Masunda
Deputy Country Director

Lloyd brings vast skills to SAT, including programme management and resource mobilisation. He joined SAT in August 2017, bringing along vast experience in project management and business development from his previous stints with NGOs such as We Effect, Plan International, Action Aid International and Technoserve. Lloyd is a holder of an Honours Degree in Business Studies and has worked in the NGO sector since 1991

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Programme Management


Onious Mthetwa
Private Sector Engagement Specialist
Onious is a livestock specialist, with 21 years’ experience in agriculture, food security, livelihoods and household economic strengthening programming
Dr. Chap Masterson (BVSC, MRCVS)
Technical Coodinator: SAT WILD and SCALE AP
Dr. Chap Masterson (BVSC, MRCVS) has over two decades of experience as a wildlife veterinarian, and brings a background of conservation and wildlife management to the SAT team
Tendekai Mudimu
Head of SAT Mutare Office and Programme Manager LFSP
Tendekai Mudimu is a specialist in crop science, agricultural extension and community development.
Lloyd Masunda
Business and Institutional Development Lead- REOPENS Project
Lloyd Masunda brings vast experience in project management and business development.
Talkmore Mukuyu
Project Manager- ZAGP Agricultural Centres of Excellence (ACE) Project
Talkmore Mukuyu holds a BSc. Degree in Agriculture and has worked on various projects implemented by SAT since 2007
Englebert Dzimbanhete
Poultry Business Development Advisor

Englebert holds qualifications in Agricultural Economics and  Agribusiness. He has extensive knowledge and experience in community development work in different agricultural value chains. 

Head Office Finance and Administration


Stephanie Mennie
Accountant SAT Head Office
Stephanie has over 20 years in administration and finance in the private and agricultural sectors and has managed SAT’s accounts since 2007. Previously, she worked in the cotton industry in Zimbabwe and has worked with Coopers and Lybrand who amalgamated with Ernst & Young Chartered Accounts in their Internal Finance Department
Nyasha Chipudla
Senior Finance and Administration Officer
Nyasha is a Chartered Accountant, she completed her articles with KPMG Zimbabwe and she has more than 9 years of experience in the agriculture and manufacturing sector.
Joseph Hove
Finance and Administration Officer- SCALE AP Project
Joseph is the Finance & Administration Officer for the SAT SCALE AP project. He has over five years’ experience in finance and administration. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree in Accounting & Economics from Monash University
Stephen Madanhi
Finance and Administration Officer-EU REOPENS Project
Stephen is a holder of a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership & Change (UZ); Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a full member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) South Africa. He joined SAT in March 2020, bringing in vast experience in the area of Finance and Accounting. He worked previously in different sectors, among them manufacturing, retail and Internal Audit consultancy both in Zimbabwe and South Africa for more than 13 years.
Rachel Chiwara
Office Manager at SAT Head Office SAT HEAD OFFICE
Rachel holds a BSc. Agricultural Science Honours Degree in Animal Science. Rachel is the Procurement and Logistics Officer for SAT Wildlife projects. She also doubles up as the Office Manager at SAT’s Head Office in Harare, in charge of general office administration. Rachel joined SAT in August 2016 as a Personal Assistant / Logistics Officer.
Lawrence Dandira
Finance and Administration Assistant
Lawrence Dandira is a holder of a Bachelor in Commerce Accounting Honours Degree and is currently undertaking studies with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Morestaff Malowa
Driver
Morestaff is an integral part of the administration and logistics departments as he supports in the delivery of important documents, procurements and assists in transporting delegates and officers to their destinations.
Sasha Moore
Logistics Officer
Sasha holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences from Monash University in South Africa. She is currently engaged as the Logistics and Procurement Officer for SAT Agriculture projects. Sasha joined SAT in March 2019.
Mercy Muchingami
Receptionist

Mercy has over 33 years’ experience in secretarial duties.  She holds qualifications in Secretarial studies and a Pastoral diploma.  Mercy has strong practical skills and experience in the secretarial field. She joined SAT in 2019, having been with the organization between 2010 and 2013.

Hamu Ngwende
Office Cleaner at the SAT Head Office
She joined SAT in October 2017 and assists in the maintenance of office premises in good condition to create a conducive work environment. She also provides logistical support during meetings
Collen Zvandasara
M&E Coodinator
Collen has over 7 years’ experience in monitoring and Evaluation. Collen holds qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development studies, Knowledge, and Information Systems Management.
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LFSP Team


Tendekai Mudimu
Programme Manager
Tendekai Mudimu is the Head of SAT’s Mutare Field Office and Program Manager for the LFSP Programme in Mutare Rural District, Manicaland. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science and is a specialist in crop science, agricultural extension and community development.
Prosper Zimwaraka
District Supervisor
Prosper Zimwaraka is a passionate and dedicated development connoisseur with 8 years’ experience in development and humanitarian work. Between 2010 and 2016, he served SAT on various projects that include AISP, ZIM-AIED and ZEST in Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces as officer, advisor and supervisor respectively.
Norman Dzviti
Agriculture Productivity Field Officer
Norman Dzviti is an Agriculture Productivity Field Officer under the LFSP Programme in Mutare Rural District. He holds a Diploma in Agriculture and has worked on various projects since joining SAT in 2010, including the Zim-AIED and ZEST projects under which he served as a District Supervisor.
Luckson Kadzani
Agriculture Productivity Field Officer
Luckson Kadzani holds a Diploma in Agriculture and has been with SAT since 2010. His current work under LFSP covers various crop and livestock value chains, Gender, Community Based Micro-Finance and Nutrition
Siyanai Zingwena
Agriculture Productivity Field Officer
Siyanai is an Agriculture Productivity Field Officer under the LFSP Programme. Manicaland. Siyanai holds a National Diploma in Animal Health and Production and a National Certificate in Agriculture.
Tatenda Mudavanhu
Agriculture Productivity Field Officer
Tatenda is an agriculturalist with a Diploma in Agriculture and vast experience in Community Based Micro-Finance, Nutrition, Livelihoods, Crops and Livestock Value Chains.
Ndinei Chikwanda
Agriculture Productivity Field Officer
Ndinei Chikwanda has 7 years’ worth of experience in Agriculture Extension and Training, Ndinei has been part of the SAT team since 2011 to date as a field officer
Lovemore Mujere
Community Based Micro-Finance Officer
Lovemore Mujere has 9 years’ experience in livelihoods and food security programmes and has worked for various programmes under SAT since 2009.
Angela Shumba
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant
Angela holds a BSc Honours in History and International Relations degree and has 4 years’ experience as a community development practitioner. She has been a part of the SAT family since 2015.

ZAGP Best Team


Onious Mthetwa
Private Sector Engagement Specialist
Onious is a livestock specialist, with 21 years’ experience in agriculture, food security, livelihoods and household economic strengthening programming. He has knowledge in farmer training, stakeholder engagement, private/public sector partnerships, agriculture research and development.
Darlington Chikata
Cluster Field Officer
Darlington holds a National Diploma in Agriculture from Mlezu College of Agriculture. He has worked for SAT for over 10 years as a Project Supervisor under various projects. He now works as the Cluster Field Officer for the Masvingo province under the EU funded ZAGP-BEST project.
Willard Munangi
Cluster Field Officer
Willard holds a BSc Honours Degree in Agriculture Animal Science. Willard is the Cluster Field Officer for the Bulawayo Cluster under the EU funded ZAGP-BEST project. He is a Livestock and Development expert with 14 years’ experience in the livestock management system
Nhamo Dapi
Monitoring and Evaluation Facilitator
Nhamo is the Monitoring and evaluation Facilitator for the BEST Programme covering Mwenezi and Chiredzi District. he holds qualifications in Actuarial Science from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). Before joining SAT, Nhamo worked as the M&E Officer for CADS.
Lungani Dube
Monitoring and Evaluation Facilitator
Lungani is a self-motivated individual who believes in inspiring and surmounting all challenges. He holds qualifications in operations research and statistics. Before joining SAT, He was the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research officer for Childline Zimbabwe.
Herbert Pasipanodya
Livestock Facilitator-Mwenezi
Herbert is a seasoned agronomist with more than 27 years of experience within the public and private sector. He has worked for various government institutions, before joining SAT he was managing a 684 hectare farm in Chivhu.
Akim Ndlovhu
Livestock Facilitator-Lupane
Lindani Ganagana
Livestock Facilitator- Umguza District

She is passionate about community development and has worked on a number projects focused on the commercialisation of small holder farmers.

Temba Sithole
Livestock Facilitator
He holds a BSc Agriculture from the Zimbabwe Open University. Before joining SAT worked for the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Climate, Water and Rural Resettlement as a Crop and Livestock Extension Supervisor.

ZAGP IPVC Team


Englebert Dzimbanhete
Poultry Business Development Advisor

Englebert holds a BSc Agricultural Economics honours degree from the Midlands State University and a MSc in Agribusiness from Africa University. He has extensive knowledge and experience in community development work in different agricultural value chains. Before taking the current position in January 2021, Engelbert was the Cluster Coordinator for the project.

Prosper Zimwaraka
IPVC Cluster Coordinator

Prosper Zimwaraka is a passionate and dedicated development connoisseur with 8 years’ experience in development and humanitarian work. Between 2010 and 2020, he served SAT on various projects that include AISP, ZIM-AIED, and ZEST in Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces as officer, advisor, and more recently as District Supervisor for the LFSP project. 

Courage Muza
Poultry Officer
Courage holds a Diploma in Agriculture from Kushinga Phikelela College of Agriculture. He has more than 3 years’ experience as an agriculturalist. He is passionate about training farmers having trained more than 800 Commercial Farmers and 1500 small scale and household farmers under Command Agriculture scheme (maize and Soya bean Production)
Martin Njagu
Poultry Officer
Martin attained BSC in Agriculture and a Diploma in Education at the University of Zimbabwe.Before joining SAT, Martin worked as a broiler Production Manager at Dusty Tom which is an Irvines Contract Grower.He has more than 6years experience as Agriculturalist
Nicholas Matumba
Poultry Officer-Mutare
Nicholas Holds a Diploma in Education from Mlezu College of Agriculture.He has vast Experience in the agriculture sector having worked as an extension worker in the ministry of agriculture.

ZAGP AKIS Team


Talkmore Mukuyu
Project Manager

Talkmore is one of the founding members of SAT. He holds a BSc. Degree in Agriculture and has worked on various projects implemented by SAT since 2007. Talkmore has worked in the agricultural and NGO sectors since the 1990s.

Bernard Mugunzva
CAE Private Sector Coordinator

Bernard Mugunzva joined SAT in 2009. He is a holder of a Diploma in Agriculture. Bernard joined SAT as a Field Officer and rose through the ranks to the position of District Supervisor for LFSP in Mutare Rural District under the Manicaland Cluster. He served in this position between 2010 and August 2018 before joining the AKIS Project.  

Arthur Kupara
CAE Private Sector Coordinator

Arthur Kupara first joined SAT in October 2008 as a Senior Field Extension Officer and has worked in various capacities since then. Arthur holds various Certificates in Agriculture, Artificial Insemination and Cattle Management and Cotton Production.

SAT-WILD Team

DR. CHAP MASTERSON (BVSC, MRCVS)

DR. CHAP MASTERSON (BVSC, MRCVS)

Technical Coordinator of the EU-supported WILD and USAID-supported SCALE AP
HANYANI TLEMO

HANYANI TLEMO

Project Assistant under the WILD programme

Scale AP Team


Michael Pelham
Team Leader

Mike joined the SCALE AP team in November as the Team Leader. He brings about extensive knowledge and experience in Wildlife and Community Based Natural Resources Management

Collen Zvandasara
Monitoring and Evaluation Coodinator
Collen is a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with skills in research designs, online data collection systems, data management and programme planning. He has over 7 years’ experience in monitoring and Evaluation. Collen holds qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development studies, Knowledge and Information Systems Management.
Joseph Hove
Finance and Administration Officer
Joseph Hove is the Finance & Administration Officer for SAT SCALE AP project. He has over five years’ experience in finance and administration. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science degree in Accounting & Economics from Monash University
Rachel Chiwara
Office Manager
Rachel Chiwara is an Office Manager at SAT’s Head Office in Harare. She is in charge of procurement and general office administration and provides backstopping support to all SAT programmes. Rachel holds a BSc. Agricultural Science Honours Degree in Animal Science. She joined SAT in August 2016 as a Personal Assistant / Logistics Officer.
Hanyani Tlemo
Project Assistant

REOPENS Team

Lloyd Masunda
Business and Institutional Development Advisor
Brian Bangure
District Coordinator-Makoni

Brian  holds a Diploma in Agriculture and a BSc. in Agronomy Honours Degree. He first joined SAT in 2009 as Field Officer and rose through the ranks to the position of District Supervisor for ZimAIED Project in Gutu, ZEST Project in Masvingo and Mechanisation Conservation Agriculture (MCA) Technician for FAO MCA Project in Masvingo and Chivi. 

Dumisani Masuku
Scheme Export Manager-Makoni

Dumi is a holder of a Paprika Quality Assurance Certificate and a Certificate in Paprika Production. Dumisani previously worked on the paprika value chain with HIGHVELD, Fintrac and ACDI-VOCA under the Zim-AIED Program. He joined SAT in June 2020. Dumi  has more than 27 years’ experience in paprika production, grading and marketing.

Stephen Madanhi
Finance & Admin Officer
Stephen is a holder of a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership & Change (UZ); Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a full member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) South Africa. He joined SAT in March 2020, bringing in vast experience in the area of Finance and Accounting. He worked previously in different sectors, among them manufacturing, retail and Internal Audit consultancy both in Zimbabwe and South Africa for more than 13 years.

Projects Gallery

Zimbabwe Agriculture Growth Programe-Inclusive Poultry Value Chain (IPVC) Project

The Zimbabwe Livelihoods and Food Security Program (LFSP)

Supporting Communities and Law Enforcement Against Poaching - Scale Ap

Wild Manjinji Community Tourism and Conservation Project (Wild Phase 2)

ZAGP - Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) Project

ZAGP-Beef Enterprise Strengthening and Transformation (Best) Poject

Reviving the Exports of Oranges and Paprika and Exploring the Niche of Saffron (REOPENS)