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Thembeka Snethemba Jiyane is a technical strategist who enriched her professional profile through a Richfield BSc IT (Hons) degree. Now a Data Modeller at Nedbank, she transforms complex information into the clear insights that drive corporate strategy and growth.

Her technical expertise has gained international recognition, including a speaking engagement at the Data Modelling Zone in Arizona and being named a finalist for Young Data Professional of the Year in 2025. Outside of her corporate role, she founded the Blessed Child Empowerment Projects (BCEP) to mentor the next generation in STEM.

Thembeka views mathematics and data as powerful tools for solving human problems. Her career reflects the high-level analytical skills and governance practices nurtured during her time at Richfield

Lunga Schoeman is a development impact strategist who added executive depth to his career with a Richfield Postgraduate Diploma in Management. He currently leads Corporate Social Investment (CSI) at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), overseeing programmes that strengthen community systems and infrastructure

Lunga’s career trajectory has seen him lead major social investment strategies for the Shoprite Group and the DG Murray Trust. He is particularly focused on catalytic funding models, such as the Bana Pele ECD Infrastructure Fund, which expands access to early learning environments.

His work demonstrates how aligned institutional purpose can expand opportunity across South Africa.

Lorna Theresa Govender is an Al-driven Software Developer specializing in the development and testing of intelligent systems. Following her BSc IT graduation, she has focused on leveraging Azure OpenAI services to automate business processes and improve customer engagement. Her work includes building conversational AI systems tailored to complex datasets and optimizing prompt engineering for enterprise performance. Lorna is passionate about the intersection of QA and Machine Learning, ensuring that the next generation of AI applications remains functional and secure

Tebello Nonyane went from general labourer to Junior Foreman at Beefmaster Group by matching his work ethic with striving for growth. Tebello leveled up his expertise with a Richfield BCom. Today, he’s managing complex irrigation strategies.

Hervé Claude Batukonke is an accomplished Alumnus (MBA) and currently serves as Director General of the DRC’s Industrial Promotion Fund. His advanced business education sharpened his strategic vision, leadership capabilities, and deep understanding of economic development. In his executive role, Hervé spearheads industrial policy implementation, investment facilitation, and promotion of sustainable industrialisation across the Democratic Republic of Congo.

His ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, mobilize resources, and form public-private partnerships underpins his success in driving industrial growth. With a strong commitment to national development, Hervé brings vision, integrity, and fiscal acumen to his mission of strengthening the DRC’s industrial ecosystem.