Deputy Prime Minister Khupe is also a founder of the MDC and is a member of the general. Thokozani Khuphe (born November 18, 1963) is a Zimbabwean politician and the Vice-President of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). She has been Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe since 11 February 2009, and she is a senior Member of Parliament for Makokoba constituency.

Born in Bulawayo, Khupe graduated from Turin College,Italy in Information Technology and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies.

She was a member of the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee; and on Youth Development, Gender and Employment Creation Committee and was elected Vice Chairperson of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus. She is the Parliamentary Deputy Chief Whip of the MDC Party.

The official site is http://www.mdc.co.zw

Mr. Herbert Mensah

http://herbertmensah.wordpress.com/about-herbert/

Herbert Mensah, an alumnus of Sussex University in the UK, is a self-made, highly successful businessman who has also developed and produced some of the biggest and most memorable media extravaganzas in Ghana.

A major driving force of Herbert’s, namely a passion to play a significant role in the development of Africa, has led him to become involved in the arena of Sports Management in which he has employed his leadership, charisma and resources to change the face of football in Ghana, and continues to do so.

In his quest to make a significant contribution to the development of Africa, he has also initiated various ongoing research and development projects ranging from renewable energy to regional economic cooperation ventures.

Leading the cellular phone industry in Africa

Before cellular telephony came to the continent of Africa, Herbert read the market trends and positioned himself to take advantage of this life-changing technology. This foresight resulted in Herbert becoming the biggest mobile handset distributor between 1992 and 2006 in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa when he led the market with distributorships for Motorola, Sony Ericsson and Nokia.

Between 2005 and 2007, Herbert also established a state-of-the-art Level 3 Motorola and Nokia-certified mobile phone and repair centre in Accra Ghana to fill the void of after sales support created by most manufacturers.

Mr. Herbert Mensah, who is on a personal and passionate quest for African transformation

Gershom Moyo is a professional accountant and currently serves as a Senior Internal Auditor for the City of Hamilton. A native of Zimbabwe, Gershom graduated from the University of Zimbabwe in 1992 with a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours. He served articles with Deloitte & Touché Chartered Accountants before joining Anglo American Corporation’s gold division, serving for six and a half years as the Finance and Administration Manager until his emigration to Canada in 2001.

Gershom is a strong believer in the following principles that have been the bedrock of his life and define who he is:

Every person is born special, endowed with unique traits and talents that define who they are. Humanity progresses, not by stifling individual contributions but by encouraging and nurturing individual endeavour and exploiting the varied talents that each one of us possesses.

There is no greater catalyst for success than a strong belief in one’s self. Nobody understands us better than ourselves. A strong sense of belief in yourself induces unimaginable success and brings out the best in us.

The best things in life come naturally. Without downplaying the importance of hard work and discovery, it is pretty obvious that for one to be truly the best at what they do, they must exploit the natural gifts that they already possess. The talents and unique characteristics that each one of us has are a natural and unstoppable God given arsenal.

The success that Gershom has enjoyed in his professional and social life is guided by his strong belief in these three tenets.

He has served on boards of several not-for-profit organizations, using his experience, professional training and personality to enhance governance and accountability mechanisms. More importantly, Gershom has worked hard to ensure that fellow board members understand their role as being that of charting long-term strategies for success as opposed to usurping management’s day-to-day responsibilities.

He is also a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate from the Laurentian University in Canada and holds the designations of Certified General Accountant (CGA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Gershom has been married to Sandra since 1989 and together they have three sons.

Michael was born in 1967 and raised in Upper Bucks County, PA USA. He began his professional career in 1987 with American Olean Tile Company while an undergraduate at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. In 1990, Michael graduated from Lehigh with a BS in Computer Science. As a programmer and systems analyst, he was responsible for the development and maintenance of various information systems including inventory, order processing, planning, stock replenishment, distribution, and transportation.

Michael met Stephanie in 1994 and soon proposed to her at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. On April 1, 1997 they were married in Las Vegas, NV USA. In 1998, Michael and Stephanie were invited to visit Uganda by a man that had launched a grassroots organization to help the orphans and rural peasants devastated by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Rakai, Uganda. The month long experience in June 1998 radically impacted their lives.

After several corporate mergers and acquisitions, Michael moved to Dallas, TX USA in 2002 to work at the corporate headquarters of Dal-Tile International. He joined the management team as a business analyst specializing in operations, supply chain issues, cost reduction strategies, and developing key performance metrics. In March 2007, after twenty years as a dedicated employee, Michael left Dal-Tile on his 40th birthday.

Since visiting Uganda in 1998, Michael and Stephanie have returned to Africa several times on their own time and with their own money. Their network of friends has grown to include artists, actors, pastors, business people, farmers, politicians, and villagers. Michael has become a passionate advocate of sustainable development and empowerment in Africa. The devolution of the continent has caused him to question western solutions of government sponsored financial aid and relief organizations. These strategies have created economic dependence and perpetuated "third-world welfare". Africa is now at the nexus of global issues that will dictate the path of human history. The orphan crisis, the destruction of societies caused by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the war on terrorism, regional conflicts, environmental issues, and the global battle for natural resources will affect every person on the planet.

Michael welcomes the opportunity to speak to your church, school, organization, or gathering to share his experiences in Africa and propose potential solutions and innovative ideas to empowering communities for the 21st century.

Heather Barkley.

In January 2010, I will travel with 11 other women from around the world to Kenya and Tanzania to climb three of Africa's highest mountains –Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and Mount Meru - in three weeks. In doing so, I will be raising awareness and funds to support families and communities in some of the poorest corners of the planet.

I am whole-heartedly committed to fundraising as much as possible to deepen the impact of this climb. My recent travels to Kenya solidified my belief that education –not only for children in developing countries, but also for Canadians- is a sustainable solution for poverty .

Diana Mavunduse

Diana Mavunduse is a Journalist and Communications Specialist who has worked in Africa, Europe, and North America. She has spoken internationally on communication competence and freedom of speech as a foundation for civic engagement in developing democracies. She has worked with such organizations as the Southern African Research and Documentation Centre, World Council of Churches, ACT International, The Anglican Church of Canada and the Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund. Her specialization and research includes studies of how public policy debates are structured in developing countries particularly focusing on Southern Africa, and how the media affects the foreign policy process, and why different groups are included and excluded in international news coverage of political and developmental issues. Ms Mavunduse is currently employed as a coordinator for Hillcrest Village-Business Improvement Area that brings together businesses, politicians and citizens in building stronger communities and promoting the area as a vibrant tourist attraction.