M’khuzo Mwachande is an accomplished Investment Banker with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa. In under a year, he rose from Analyst to Senior Analyst, and subsequently to Associate—an exceptional progression in a highly competitive field.

In 2022, M’khuzo led a landmark transaction on the Lusaka Securities Exchange, restructuring a USD 15 million Corporate Bond and raising USD 8.7 million through a Rights Issue to fulfill bondholder obligations. This first-of-its-kind transaction in Zambia required him to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and secure unprecedented shareholder approvals.

A thought leader on the frontier and emerging markets, M’khuzo’s insights have been featured in African Business Magazine, covering themes like China-Africa relations, macroeconomics, capital markets, and global debt. His work reflects a strong commitment to shaping informed discussions on the economic trajectories of these regions.

M’khuzo brings a nuanced understanding of emerging markets' unique challenges, including the limited mobilization of private savings via pension funds and the opportunities presented by a forecasted demographic dividend—projected to comprise 70% of the world’s population by 2050. His focus extends to addressing a $200billion infrastructure deficit and a $2.1trillion SME financing gap. He envisions leveraging innovative private equity models to bridge these gaps while delivering sustainable returns.

To further this vision, he is pursuing a Master of Commerce in Development Finance at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. M’khuzo is also a Chartered Accountant (CIMA, UK), a certified Investment Adviser by the Zambia Securities and Exchange Commission, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Finance.