Tapiwa Samanga

Tapiwa Samanga is a seasoned professional in industrial development and trade, currently serving as a Board Member and Africa Leader at ISTMA World since December 2024, focusing on the global promotion of the Tool, Die, Mould, and Special Machining sector. As Group Chief Executive Officer at the Production Technologies Association of South Africa since March 2021, Tapiwa has previously led the INTSIMBI Future Production Technologies Initiative as Chief Executive Officer from May 2019 to March 2021, emphasizing industrialization in Africa. Past roles include Director of Industrial Development and Trade at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and various leadership positions at the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) in South Africa. With extensive experience in the mining sector as a project team leader and planning manager, Tapiwa's educational background includes degrees in Mining Engineering, Business Leadership, and Mineral Law and Policy from reputable institutions such as the University of Dundee and the University of Zimbabwe.