Kura Chihota is a Regional Property Consultant with global realtor EXP Realty. He has 30 years’ experience across most aspects of property investment and development. His previous roles include National Leasing Manager of Gensec Properties Pty Ltd, Managing Director of Kagiso Johnson Controls Facilities Management Pty Ltd and executive director of Leapfrog Property Group.

Kura's non-executive leadership roles include directorships of the Johannesburg Housing Company, Fortress Income Fund, Putprop Limited Conservation Corporation Zimbabwe and Africa PropTech Forum.

Mr Chihota holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Wits University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from DeMontfort as part of ongoing professional development attended the Harvard Business School Real Estate Management Program and the Property Development Programme at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

He is the past Chairman of the South African Property Owners Association (Gauteng), The Property Association and the Johannesburg Trust for the Homeless. He is a current member of the African Union for Housing Finance.
He has been a guest lecturer at Wits University and the University of Pretoria and lectured on the Estate Agents Affairs Board CPD courses. Kura is a popular keynote speaker and Master of Ceremonies across the continent and has presented in New York and Phoenix. His current assignments include preparing bankable feasibility studies in student accommodation and consulting two funds for possible REIT listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange.

Quantity Surveyor and Real Estate Professional
Director of Housing Ministry of Lands
Immediate past President- Surveyors institute of Malawi

Born in the vibrant city of Harare, Zimbabwe, Pangidzai Gazi's journey is a testament to determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of her passions. Her story is one of crossing borders and breaking barriers.

Pangidzai's educational odyssey began when her family relocated to South Africa, where she completed her secondary education at the prestigious St Stithians College. This formative experience ignited her thirst for knowledge and set the stage for her future accomplishments.

With an unquenchable desire to excel, Pangidzai earned her BSc (Honours) from the renowned University of Cape Town. Her hunger for business acumen led her to the Gordon Institute of Business Science, where she obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in General Management.

Pangidzai's commitment to leadership excellence shone through when she completed the Emerging Leaders Programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. This program sharpened her abilities and prepared her to be a catalyst for change.

Currently on the cusp of completing her Master of Business Administration at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, Pangidzai's thesis, "The role of unconscious bias in limiting women's leadership opportunities in the South African real estate industry," promises to shed light on a crucial issue in her chosen field.

With a rich and diverse career, Pangidzai has left an indelible mark. Her experience as a real estate advisor in a property management company, coupled with nearly a decade in the oil and gas industry, showcases her versatility. Her responsibilities in Retail, overseeing service station development, acquisitions, takeovers, and portfolio management, attest to her skill and dedication.

Currently, Pangidzai is on a mission as a freelance real estate investment specialist. Her consulting services are sought after by both corporate clients and individuals alike. Her dual passions for property development and women's empowerment within the real estate industry are the driving forces behind her unwavering commitment.

Pangidzai's vision extends beyond her current endeavours. Her ultimate career goal is to establish her own property development company, where her innovative ideas and commitment to gender diversity will continue to shape the future of South African real estate.

Pangidzai Gazi is not just a professional; she is a trailblazer, a scholar, and a visionary who is actively seeking to transform the real estate landscape and pave the way for others to follow. Her story is an inspiration for anyone who aspires to turn their dreams into reality.

Tim is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a locally registered valuer,
Managing Director of Knight Frank in Zambia since 2002, a Fellow of The Surveyors Institute of
Zambia and The Zambia Institute of Estate Agents. He is involved personally in the widest range
of skills daily from sales, leasing, acquisition, relocation, valuation, advisory and management of
all aspects of residential and commercial property.

He regularly advises clients on development projects and assists in the sale and leasing in
Lusaka and other parts of Zambia.

He was a previous Council member of the Surveyors Institute of Zambia and Past Chairman of
the Valuation Chapter as well as a Board Member of the Valuation Surveyors Registration
Board, 2006 -2009, now replaced by the recently constituted Zambia Institute of Valuation
Surveyors.

Tim has presented several papers on the property market in Zambia, including an overview of
the market at the annual ZAMREAL API property conferences.