Dr Jesimen Tarisai Chipika

Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

1. Dr Jesimen Tarisai Chipika has served as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe since 2017. A renowned Development Economist and Central Banker, she holds a PhD degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe.

2. Her distinguished 40-year career includes 15 years as an Economics Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, 16 years as a Development Economist and Economic Adviser with the United Nations and currently as Deputy Governor.

3. As Deputy Governor, Dr Chipika oversees Bank Supervision, Exchange Control, Human Resources and Procurement, among other responsibilities.

4. Dr. Chipika spearheads financial-sector renewal under the Sustainability Standards Certification Initiative, supporting resilient, profitable and sustainable financial institutions aligned with National Priorities and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

4. She has led Zimbabwe’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy, advancing financial access and usage to women, youth, micro, small and medium enterprises, rural smallholder farmers, people with disabilities, among others.  Following the successful completion of Phases I and II, preparations are underway for Phase III, covering 2027–2031.

6. In 2026, Dr. Chipika received the “Zimbabwe Women Excellence Award for Exceptional work in Financial Services”.  The Reserve Bank achieved Level 5 Sustainability Certification in Germany while Dr. Chipika was recognised with the “Sustainability Leader of the Year 2026” Award. She is married and has three adult children.