Upcoming Leaders
"We never realize just how many other lives we can help when their paths cross our own." -Wil Zeus
Leadership does not begin with a title. It begins with awareness, responsibility, and a willingness to grow.
The Upcoming Leaders series by MCA Training International highlights emerging leaders who are actively developing their leadership capability and shaping the teams, organisations, and communities around them. These are individuals who show strong potential, a commitment to learning, and a clear sense of purpose in how they lead.
Each feature shares a real leadership journey. You’ll find practical insights, personal reflections, and lessons learned through experience. The focus is not on polished success stories, but on honest perspectives that reflect the realities of leadership growth.
This series forms part of our commitment to giving back to the leadership community we serve. By creating space for new and ambitious voices, we aim to encourage thoughtful leadership and support others who are navigating similar paths.
What you’ll find here
- leadership journeys from emerging leaders across industries
- practical insights grounded in real experience
- perspectives that support leadership growth and development
If you are committed to growing as a leader and open to sharing your journey, this platform exists to recognise and support that path.
Meet Joseph Yamikani Sikwese
NBS BANK PLC.
Meet Tayesa Banda
ECOBANK ZIMBABWE
Tayesa Banda leads Ecobank Zimbabwe's branch network and SME banking division, while also spearheading the Ellevate by Ecobank initiative, a gender-based financing program.
A wife, mother of two beautiful girls and a banker with over 20 years’ experience.
Tayesa prides herself with rising the corporate ladder through hard work and determination.
Tayesa is very ambitious and believes there are limitless opportunities for women as long as women exert themselves fully.
Tayesa holds a degree in Business Management with a Specialization in Finance from the Midlands State University, an Executive Master’s in Business Administration from The National University of Science and Technology. She is a Certified Retail Banker from the Retail Banking institute in London. She also completed the McKinsey High Potential Individual Leadership Accelerator Program which prides itself in building Global Leaders.
A Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. Tayesa also facilitates and trains women on Financial Management, Business Management, Marketing and Sales. Tayesa is a avid reader, who has a passion for research and changing not only Zimbabwe but the world as a whole, by empowering one woman at a time.
“Work hard as if you are working for God and not for man, the reward will surely come.”
-Tayesa Banda, Ecobank Zimbabwe
Meet Maureen Moses
ECOBANK ZIMBABWE
Maureen Moses, Digital Channels Manager at Ecobank Zimbabwe, holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. With over 15 years of experience spanning Finance, Administration, and Consumer Banking, she prioritizes efficiency and excellence in her work. Valuing relationships, she is dedicated to serving others both professionally and socially. A leader in various spheres, including work, community, and family, Maureen is passionate about organization. Balancing work and family life, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new adventures, and organizing events. She aims to make a difference in people’s lives through her service and dedication.
“Most people should know about this course as this is very enriching and may possess life answers to life questions that people have.”
-Maureen Moses, Ecobank Zimbabwe after attending our Leadership Development program
Meet Chabota Nketani
ATLAS MARA ZAMBIA
Chabota Nketani is a highly accomplished professional in the field of Corporate Banking, boasting an impressive 23-year career marked by a track record of results-driven excellence. With a clear and focused objective, Chabota has cultivated an extensive skill set that complements his wealth of experience. His career has been distinguished by his proficiency in client engagement, adept deal initiation, and expert oversight of portfolios. Notably, Chabota has achieved remarkable success in specialized areas such as Mining Finance, Project Finance, Commercial Property Finance, and Trade Finance. His commitment to unwavering integrity, coupled with his strong analytical acumen and ethical conduct, has consistently set him apart, enabling him to adapt seamlessly to industry changes while resolutely pursuing his goals.
Currently, Chabota holds the esteemed position of Senior Relationship Manager at Atlas Mara, where he spearheads the Corporate Banking Business for the Copperbelt and Northern regions. This role underscores his dedication to delivering exceptional results and steering financial success in a dynamic and ever-evolving banking landscape.
Meet Victor Shidono
ECOBANK ZAMBIA
Victor has 33 years of banking experience. This includes 17 years as a relationship manager in business/corporate banking. The 17 years also equate to his credit experience across different sectors of the economy which is key to the role. Victor prevailed to lead the commercial banking team for the 3 years. He has now been given a new challenge to turn around the consumer banking business into profitability. To enhance his banking career, he has fine-tuned his education towards this goal by undertaking various professional courses in credit skill development, accounting and customer relationship management. In December 2019, he completed his MBA with Edinburgh Business School, Herriot Watt University, Scotland.
“The world would benefit from having more leaders raise their own self-awareness and manage themselves before they can lead others.”
-Victor Shidono, Ecobank Zambia after attending all three phases of our Leadership Development program
Meet Francis Tetteh Padi
ABSA GHANA
Francis is a budding leader who is passionate about technology and its application in leading one’s self and the teams assigned to them. This passion has pushed him to develop basic technological solutions in the field of Accounting and Finance along his career path which have proven effective in solving prevailing challenges of the time. He is currently a management trainee with Ecobank Ghana with the sole focus of being a better version of himself everyday while making a positive impact on society.
“This is the most phenomenal sessions I’ve had in my life. Trust me if I say I have already started reaping benefits.”
-Francis Tetteh Padi, Ecobank Ghana Ltd after attending our High Performance Leadership Part 1 program