Dr Thembi Xaba has established herself in the field of development economics as an executive and as an authoritative source in agriculture and development finance. Thembi has gained more than 20 years’ experience in the agricultural sector, with mandates delivering on food security, agricultural financing and investment promotion programmes.
She is the former CEO of the Deciduous Fruit Development Chamber (DFDC-SA), and currently the Managing Director for Digital Earth Africa, leading an Earth Observation Program and a team in Africa. Dr Xaba holds a PhD in Business Management Administration and an MPhil in Development Finance from the University of Stellenbosch Business School respectively. In addition, she also possesses post graduate qualifications in Agriculture and Economic Policy and serves on various boards in the industry
Personal Details
Title: Ms
Surname: Xaba
M/F: Female
Nationality: South Africa
Country of Birth: South Africa
Language: English
Qualification: MPhil, PhD
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Crookes Brothers Limited
Board
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01/04/2020
Crookes Brothers Limited
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01/04/2020
Crookes Brothers Limited
Capital investment
Chairperson
01/04/2020
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