Meet our Founders
Founder's Profile
• Arinze Okafor is a leading figure in Namibia's financial sector. • Founder of NIFA Academy, committed to transforming education and personal development in finance. • Holds an M.Sc. in Investment & Finance from the University of London. • Certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). • Expertise in Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, and Macro-Economic Analysis. • Proficient in Private Equity, SME financing, and Venture Capital. • Notable roles at The Central Bank of Namibia and as CIO at Mopane Asset Management. • Dedicated lecturer at the Namibian Business School, specializing in Fixed Income, Equity, and Portfolio Management. • Emphasis on practical application of academic knowledge. • Vision to nurture the next generation of financial leaders in Namibia.
• Chuka Okafor is an exemplar of Namibian financial expertise. • Impressive career in Investment Banking at RMB, a key player in the FirstRand Group. • Orchestrated transactions exceeding N$ 1.4 billion. • Played pivotal roles in leading corporate entities like Bannerman Resources, Capricorn Investment Group, GIPF, and Oryx Properties. • Contributed to robust N$ 3 billion portfolios in senior debt and preference share transactions. • Demonstrated adaptability across industries, notably in Pak Afrika Aviation and 'Skywise Airline'. • Strategic role at Kingsway Group Holdings, elevating asset value to N$ 500 million. • Advisory contributions to ANIREP showcase versatile command in investment dynamics. • Holds BCom degrees from the University of the Witwatersrand, pursuing an impending MBA from Namibia Business School. • Fuses academic rigor with practical application. • Champion for personal development, sustainable investing, and infrastructure progression in Africa.
• Megameno is the co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at MUMI Investment Managers. • Extensive experience in diverse financial sectors. • Former Director of Research and Securities at Simonis, specializing in Namibian and South African equities. • Holds dual role at Lexus Securities Group, excelling in strategic finance and as the Group's Finance Manager. • A bona fide Chartered Accountant with a strong analytical background from PwC Namibia. • Pursuing CFA Level 2 to further enhance investment expertise. • Demonstrates a genuine passion for investments, adding significant value to financial endeavours.