Our Team

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Monde is a shareholder and Chairperson of Rail2Rail, which offers services for the maintenance and designing of infrastructure within the railway and automotive sector. Rail2Rail is also a subsidiary under Mathupha Capital.

He shows his entrepreneurial skills by being the founder of Mathupha Investment Group founded in 2009. The idea was inspired by a trip to Silicon Valley where he noticed the importance of venturing into the capital sector and the different innovation support industries.

His achievements include managing various projects with Coca Cola’s bottling system and being an instrumental part of the re launch of Guiness Beer in South Africa.

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Zimkhitha is a Chartered Accountant with external audit experience in the automotive, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing industries.

In 2012 she joined PPC Ltd as a Financial Manager for the Cement RSA business and in 2014 she was promoted to the position of Executive Manager in the Office of the CFO. This gave her the opportunity to be involved in Financial Strategy formulation, PPC’s Africa expansion programme and various projects within the PPC Group.

Zimkhitha is a shareholder and Director at Rail 2 Rail (Pty) Ltd which manufactures concrete rail sleepers and is embarking on expansion to become a rail infrastructure solution provider.

Zimkhitha is a shareholder and Director at Rail 2 Rail (Pty) Ltd which manufactures concrete rail sleepers and is embarking on expansion to become a rail infrastructure solution provider.

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Nachi Ash is a seasoned financial executive with over a decade of experience in various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director. His extensive career spans multiple industries, where he has consistently demonstrated exceptional financial acumen and strategic leadership.

Nachi combines a robust financial background with strategic leadership skills, making him a valuable asset to any organization. His ability to manage complex financial operations, provide strategic insights, and lead diverse teams highlights his proficiency and dedication to excellence in the financial domain.

Nachi is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Mathupha Capital, holding company of Rail2Rail (Pty) Ltd.

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Ian serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Mathupha Capital and the Managing Director of Lennings Rail, a premier provider of track maintenance, rail infrastructure, and rail manufacturing solutions in South Africa. With over two decades of expertise in procurement, financial management, and operational oversight, Ian consistently delivers exceptional value and efficiency to clients and stakeholders.

His core strengths are crafting and executing commercial strategies, managing intricate supply chains, spearheading new business ventures, and overseeing financial planning and reporting. Ian has played a pivotal role in securing and executing major railway projects, expanding the business portfolio, and improving operational performance. As a self-motivated, resilient, and collaborative leader, Ian is dedicated to achieving excellence and fostering innovation within the rail industry.

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Nkhesani Kapena Is the director of 1.2.3. Consulting. Besides being a passionate entrepreneur, Nkhesani is an expert in accounting, audit, tax and corporate advisory practice. Nkhesani focuses primarily on entrepreneurs and owner-run businesses. She specializes in non-listed entities only, across all industries in South Africa. Nkhesani is a Chartered Accountant (ACCA) with over 10 years of experience.