Meet our Team
Our Team Profile
Business Development Officer (BDO)
Tangee Tjipepa
With an academic bedrock in Accounting from NUST, Tangee exemplifies the fusion of academic depth and real-world expertise, shaping her trajectory as the influential Business Development Officer at NIFA. Tangee's foundational work at the Onongo Community Outreach Foundation highlighted her flair for strategy and leadership, crafting visions that transcend conventional boundaries. At Sweet Unity Farms, her role as a Data Analyst showcased her adeptness in harnessing intricate data to pave avenues for business innovation and cost-efficiency.
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Her commendable stint with WASHALIMBA Group, enriched by her analytical pursuits at Bellatrix SME Finance, epitomizes her prowess in cultivating client relations, strategizing growth, and realizing project milestones. Fluency in Quickbooks, coupled with her fiscal insights from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, amplifies her financial sagacity – a cornerstone in NIFA's growth narrative.
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More than her accolades and roles, it's Tangee's unwavering passion to utilize finance as a beacon for positive societal change that makes her not just a fit, but the pulse of NIFA's business development vision.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Arinze Okafor
A luminary in Namibia's financial sector, Arinze seamlessly merges his profound expertise in Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, and Macro-economic Analysis with his roles at The Central Bank of Namibia and as the Chief Investment Officer at Mopane Asset Management. Enhanced by an M.Sc in Investment & Finance from the University of London and professional certifications as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), his skill set is expansive, diving into the realms of Private Equity, SME financing and Venture Capital.
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Yet, it's Arinze's commitment to mentoring and coaching that truly distinguishes him. As a dedicated lecturer at the Namibian Business School, he's been instrumental in guiding MBA students through the intricacies of Fixed Income, Equity, and Portfolio Management, always ensuring a practical touch to academic knowledge.
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His passion for education transformation and personal development culminated in the birth of NIFA Academy. Through NIFA, Arinze envisions shaping the next generation of financial leaders in Namibia, offering them a bridge between theory and real-world application. Dive into this transformative journey with Arinze, and be part of Namibia's evolving financial landscape.