Davidzo Muchawaya

Davidzo Muchawaya is an experienced professional in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and sustainability within the mining industry. Currently serving as Regional Lead (Outreach) for Africa at the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance since August 2023, Davidzo oversees efforts to promote responsible mining standards. Davidzo also holds the position of Senior ESG & Sustainability Analyst/Project Manager at The Dragonfly Initiative since March 2018, where responsibilities include developing comprehensive ESG strategies for mining companies. Previously, Davidzo worked as Senior Advisor and Partnership Program Director at VECTRA International and held various roles at UL, including Fieldwork Supervisor and Senior Social Compliance Auditor, focused on responsible sourcing and compliance. Davidzo holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Pretoria.