Author, Speaker, Non-Executive Director, Business Woman
Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa
Dr Nyakatawa is the acclaimed author of Doing Business in Africa and a contributor to the 12th Edition of The Practical Guide to Offshore Investments. Her signature keynote, “Follow Your Inner Compass and Break Boundaries,” has inspired audiences across international forums and boardrooms.
Championing Sustainable Finance and Leadership Across Africa
Dr Rufaro Nyakatawa is an influential voice in Africa’s financial services sector, known for driving sustainable growth, responsible investing, and cross-border collaboration. With a career spanning over two decades, she connects global capital to African opportunity through practical strategy and a deep understanding of the continent’s evolving landscape.
As the Africa Business Development Consultant for Jersey Finance and the CEO of RDK Capital, Dr Nyakatawa builds strategic partnerships that align investment with long-term value creation. Her work focuses on ethical governance, ESG-led finance, and expanding access to inclusive economic participation.
From keynote stages to boardrooms, Dr Nyakatawa brings thought leadership that challenges norms and inspires action. Her approach blends academic insight with practical execution, helping businesses and investors navigate Africa’s complexity with confidence.
Whether advising multinational firms, mentoring emerging leaders, or shaping conversations around responsible finance, Dr Nyakatawa is committed to impact that lasts.
Based in Johannesburg, she continues to influence how the world engages with Africa, offering bold ideas, strategic clarity, and a powerful vision for what’s possible.