Biography
Priscilla Mutembwa, CEH, FCMA is a proven business leader advocating for ethical gemstone sourcing and mining in Africa, with a focus on female participation in Zimbabwe’s gemstone industry. She holds qualifications in computer systems engineering, accounting and cybersecurity management and policy implementation. Priscilla started her career in information systems development and implementation. Following a period as a management consultant, her career shifted to focus on finance and operations management. She became a chartered management accountant and after achieving an MBA she found her career transitioning into general management. This culminated in her becoming the CEO for Cargill Zimbabwe for seven years before relocation to the US where she then moved into cybersecurity. Subsequent to her gaining a Masters in Cybersecurity, she joined the US- Africa Cybersecurity group where she was responsible for cybersecurity policy development and implementation. She established DAMIPA consulting; a risk management consulting firm specialising in cybersecurity. Her attention turned to the gemstone industry through her small-scale farming exposure, where she identified opportunities and cultivated key relationships in Zimbabwe’s nascent gemstone market. Priscilla attended the International Diamond Grading Course to further solidify her knowledge and exposure to the industry. She is the co-founder of Mapuwe Adornment, a Zimbabwean company that specializes in providing high-quality, ethically-sourced Zimbabwean gemstones.
Priscilla is passionate about bringing together Zimbabweans interested in gemstones to learn and share experiences through various platforms. She wants to encourage particularly women to gain technical skills that will enable them to take up positions in the gemstone industry and participate in national and industry mining policy development and sales.
Mapuwe Adornment Profile
Mapuwe Adornment is a Zimbabwean company specialising in providing high-quality, ethically-sourced gemstones to customers. We are passionate about the beauty and uniqueness of gemstones.
Mapuwe prioritises ethical sourcing and sustainability in its business practices working closely with suppliers to ensure that the gemstones offered are ethically mined and traded and additionally striving to minimize environmental impact through responsible sourcing and packaging.
We believe that every gemstone has its own unique story, and we are dedicated to helping our customers find the perfect gemstone to fit their individual style and needs. Whether you are looking for a stunning engagement ring, a special gift for a loved one, or a unique addition to your jewelry collection, we are here to help you find the perfect gemstone.
