Tapfuma Musewe

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Tapfuma Musewe is a seasoned trade and investment executive with over 15 years of experience in advancing emerging markets and fostering regional leaders. Tapfuma has done extensive work across Southern Africa and is recognized as one of the Top 25 people shaping the future of Canada-Africa relations. As the founder of Afrifursa, he has built one of Canada’s foremost platforms for bridging African and Canadian innovation ecosystems through trade and investment. As the Associate Director of Sustainable Finance at EYElliance, he empowers entrepreneurs in global emerging markets to scale using innovative finance solutions. He also advises Bio Usawa, an Africa-based company specializing in life-saving, next-generation cancer treatments. Tapfuma has received several accolades, including the 2022 African Scholars Global Impact Award and the 2024 Arbor Award from the University of Toronto, reflecting his dedication to community engagement and academic excellence.