Jonga elected ICAZ president

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JONAS Jonga has been elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) for 2026-27 at the institute’s annual general meeting held in Victoria Falls this week.
Jonga succeeds Immanuel Mudefi, whose one-year tenure as president came to an end.
The institute also elected Kudakwashe Mswaka as senior vice-president and Philemon Mawire as junior vice-president.
Jonga, who is chief operating officer and partner at BDO Zimbabwe, brings more than 27 years of experience in audit, advisory and information technology. He began his career as an articled clerk before rising through the ranks to become a partner, building extensive experience in the accounting profession.
In his inaugural address, Jonga said the profession must embrace rapid technological change, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), while maintaining the competence and integrity that underpin the chartered accountancy designation.
“Our profession must remain relevant and influential. AI is reshaping how services are delivered, and sustainability reporting is becoming central to corporate accountability. Public sector institutions are demanding greater transparency, employers are looking for professionals who combine technical expertise with digital capability, commercial understanding and ethical leadership,” Jonga said.
“In such a world ICAZ cannot afford to be a passive observer. We must lead, we must remain relevant, and we must future-proof the profession.”
He said chartered accountants have an important role in strengthening governance, accountability and confidence in Zimbabwe’s economy.
“The quality of our profession matters… accountability in our institutions and trust in our markets. Our work has consequences beyond our workspaces and contributes to national development,” he said.
Jonga said one of his priorities would be to ensure ICAZ remains a strong and influential professional body.
“My commitment during this presidency is that ICAZ will be united, respected for its standards, valued by its members and influential in its conversations,” he said.
His election comes as the accounting profession globally is adapting to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, digital technologies and sustainability reporting, requiring accountants to expand their skills beyond traditional financial reporting and auditing.
Zimbabwe’s accountancy profession is regarded as one of the most developed in Africa, with ICAZ maintaining professional standards, promoting ethical conduct and representing nearly 3 000 members working across public practice, commerce, industry, government and academia.