Leadership & Governance
Institutional expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and a commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance.
The Vision Behind First Africa Capital
Lanz Isaac Zulu
Founder, Majority Shareholder & Director
The vision behind the First Africa Group is driven by Lanz Isaac Zulu, a seasoned financial executive and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience across financial services, banking, wealth management, insurance, and real estate development.
Mr. Zulu is the founder and majority shareholder of First Africa Capital Limited (FAC Ltd) and plays a strategic role in the development of the First Africa Group's investment platforms. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, bringing extensive expertise in corporate governance, financial strategy, and institutional development.
Institutional Track Record
Senior leadership positions at some of Africa's most prominent financial institutions.
Absa Financial Services
Senior leadership in banking and financial services across multiple African markets.
Stanlib Asset Management
Wealth management and investment strategy overseeing significant assets under management.
Citigroup South Africa
Corporate and investment banking at one of the world's leading global financial institutions.
Liberty Africa
Insurance and financial services leadership across the African continent.
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, and the highest standards of corporate governance.
| Director | Role & Areas of Expertise |
|---|---|
| Lanz Isaac Zulu | Founder & Director — Financial strategy, corporate governance, institutional development |
| Chishala Kapaya | Director — Strategic oversight and governance |
| George Mubipe | Director — Strategic oversight and governance |
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
A robust framework ensuring the integrity of operations across every jurisdiction.
Credit Risk Management
Multi-layered assessment incorporating financial analysis, cash flow modelling, sector evaluation, collateral valuation, and character assessment with tiered approval authority.
Regulatory Compliance
Full compliance with regulatory frameworks in Zambia and South Africa. All licences maintained, statutory returns submitted, and operations subject to independent external audit.
AML & KYC Procedures
Comprehensive Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering procedures including identity verification, beneficial ownership screening, and ongoing transaction monitoring.
Data Protection & Privacy
Industry-standard encryption, access controls, and data handling procedures protecting sensitive client information in accordance with applicable legislation.
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