Fikile Zitha

Fikile Zitha is the Executive Secretary of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). She has been a prominent advocate for enhancing anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism frameworks in the region. Recently, she emphasized the significance of a $5.2 million initiative funded by the African Development Bank to strengthen financial systems in five ESAAMLG member states, highlighting the need for improved compliance with international standards and the importance of building national capacities to combat illicit financial flows.