John Sakala

About

John Josiah Sakala is a visionary technology leader and seasoned executive, now serving as CEO and Co-Founder of Chat Cash. Formerly the company’s CTO, John assumed the CEO role on 9 February 2025, succeeding co-founder Melisa Magwizi, and continues to drive Chat Cash’s mission to revolutionize customer support through cutting-edge AI solutions. With a deep background in software engineering and artificial intelligence, John has been instrumental in architecting the company’s scalable, multilingual platform, which serves SMEs and membership-based organizations across emerging markets. A strategic innovator, John blends technical expertise with entrepreneurial acumen to propel Chat Cash’s growth. Under his leadership as CTO, he built the robust infrastructure powering AI-driven virtual assistants tailored to local language and cultural nuances. Now as CEO, he focuses on scaling the company’s impact, forging global partnerships, and advancing its position as a leader in accessible, affo

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Harare, Zimbabwe