SC Women in Tech Programme

Mentors

Towela Mukosa | Cohort 3

Founder and CEO of BI Technologies Africa (BI TECH AFRICA), a professional IT consulting firm that provides and manages innovative data solutions and manages innovative data…

solutions and services. Towela has vast experience in IT consulting, Project Management, Change Management and Strategic Planning.
Travis Paul Mulenga | Cohort 3

An internationally experienced business leader with years of experience. He is a multi-industry expert in Customer Value Management, Retention/Loyalty Marketing,…

Master Trainer of ILO-SIYB, having trained over 30 trainers in the ILO-Start and Improve Your Business program. Sanana is also a dedicated business development mentor, having mentored over 130 entrepreneurs and businesses.

Her mentees have grown from the business idea stage to becoming growth-oriented entrepreneurs, employing at least five people and achieving turnovers exceeding $40,000 USD annually. Additionally, Sanana is a skilled psychologist and counselor with close on a decade of experience treating individuals with complex physiological and emotional conditions.

Sanana Munyinda Theu mentors women and youth in business development, supporting start-up entrepreneurs. She helps individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and objectives. Additionally, she organises and conducts training sessions on creating business plans and developing business management skills.

Chilikwa Banda | Cohort 3 & 4

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing & Information Systems, along with certifications in Digital Money, Product Management, Gender Equity, and Mobile Money Markets.

As the Chairperson of the Association For Digital Finance Practitioners (ADFP) Zambia, she has played a pivotal role in promoting the growth of digital finance in Zambia and Africa through strategic partnerships forged under her leadership.

In her capacity as Head of Commercial at Bridging Gap Solutions, a Zambian-owned Fintech company, she oversees all aspects of the company’s commercial operations, including sales, marketing, business development, and customer success. 

Her appointment as Vice President for Southern Africa and Board Member of the Africa Fintech Network underscores her influence and commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the African continent.

Chilekwa’s passion for mentoring and empowering others has earned her accolades, including the E-commerce Mentor award at the E-Africa Expo in 2022. 

A seasoned Digital Financial Services (DFS) expert and entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience across industries such as Fintech, telecommunications, banking, and retail.

Lumbiwe Lulu Limbikani | Cohort 3 & 4

An experienced EdTech and Learning and development specialist. She specialises in education and technology solutions that promote access to quality education and…

has worked in several countries across Sub-Saharan Africa to support blended learning programmes and interactive teaching methodologies in both rural and urban poorly-resourced schools.

Her work in the EdTech and Learning and Development space includes: developing early childhood development content for Zambia and supporting similar work in Malawi and Lesotho; implementing blended learning projects in Zimbabwe; curating and deploying Virtual Learning Environments for secondary schools in Zambia, Kenya and Ethiopia and several other programmes and projects in Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast and Uganda.

Lumbiwe is very passionate about education and continues to advocate for access to education for all. Lulu is the Co-founder of Cumacatu, an organisation that supports and advocates for children’s rights and the empowerment of youth, women and girls through access to education, mentorship and financial literacy in Zambia.

She is also the co-founder of EdTech Zambia, a network promoting EdTech initiatives across the country and beyond. Lulu is a member of the boards for Begoma Zambia and Muluchi Oak, a transport and logistics company and an agricultural and real estate firm respectively.

Mwangala Mo Lishomwa | Cohort 3 & 4

An award-winning, result-driven Senior Digital Business Leader with a passion for people & technology with extensive global experience. She has vast experience and a track record…

in Service Delivery Practice Development, Innovation & Business Development. 

Mwaangala’s areas of expertise include business Growth Strategies, Digital Transformation, Cloud, Agile, Stakeholder Management, P&L Management and  Control. She further has In-depth knowledge of digital products, platform development as well as delivery from business case and strategy incorporating data.

Trevor Hambayi | Cohort 3 & 4

A Financial Analyst who is a Senior Partner at Development Finance Associates (DFA), a non-profit social Enterprise Fund Management firm that supports access to finance for SMEs.

He possesses an undergraduate qualification in Agric Economics, a Masters in Finance and has completed a 4-year PhD research study on SME Access to Finance.

Trevor is a certified Mentor of Mentors with 3 international institutions and has an in-depth practical understanding of SME business from a backdrop of running a small business enterprise for over 20 years and supporting SME enterprises in business and financial skills training in the last 7 years.

Further, Trevor has worked in Zambia, the UN conflict zone, the USA, and as a consultant with the World Bank.

He has further worked with the USAID, UKAID, the Finnish Embassy, and a host of local NGOs, publishing both local and international papers and has further been featured on international media platforms such as BBC, Al Jazeera, SABC, Bloomberg, German TV, China TV and the Turkish News Channel.

Phoebe Musonda | Cohort 3 & 4

The Head of International Direct Fulfillment at Amazon and a graduate of Harvard Business School among notable qualifications. Phoebe has expertise in Business, Strategy,…

Operations Management, Supply Management, Change management and Project Management.
Sanana Munyinda Theu | Cohort 3 & 4

Co-founder of Knut Berry Tress Consultancy, specializing in financial management and advisory services. She is an accomplished finance and investment advisor and a…

Master Trainer of ILO-SIYB, having trained over 30 trainers in the ILO-Start and Improve Your Business program. Sanana is also a dedicated business development mentor, having mentored over 130 entrepreneurs and businesses.

Her mentees have grown from the business idea stage to becoming growth-oriented entrepreneurs, employing at least five people and achieving turnovers exceeding $40,000 USD annually. Additionally, Sanana is a skilled psychologist and counselor with close on a decade of experience treating individuals with complex physiological and emotional conditions.

Sanana Munyinda Theu mentors women and youth in business development, supporting start-up entrepreneurs. She helps individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and objectives. Additionally, she organises and conducts training sessions on creating business plans and developing business management skills.

Kim Otteby | Cohort 3 & 4

Founder and CEO of Zambia’s leading natural health company – Umoyo Natural Health. She holds a Masters in Economics & Management from Oxford University and a Degree in…

Nutritional Medicine. She is a Life Coach training under Tony Robbins-Madanes as well as a John Maxwell Leadership Trainer & Speaker. 

Umoyo Natural Health was founded in 2007 initially operating a cutting edge Natural Health Clinic, and has since grown into Zambia’s largest supplier of natural health products, operating retail health shops and manufacturing products that can be found in all major supermarkets across Zambia.

As Kim continues to innovate and grow her company, she is dedicated to inspiring & empowering others to Live Their Best Life, realised by shifting mindsets, overcoming limiting beliefs and aligning with their purpose.

In addition to Speaking Engagements, Corporate Trainings and Workshops, Kim also hosts a weekly radio show called Mindset Mastery on Money FM.

Chilufya Mutale | Cohort 4

Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of PremierCredit, a pioneering Pan African Challenger bank (fintech) dedicated to transforming financial services in emerging…

markets.

Since its inception in 2019, PremierCredit has made significant strides in providing microloans across Zambia, empowering local entrepreneurs and small-scale traders with a strong emphasis on supporting women. Under her visionary leadership, PremierCredit has expanded its footprint across Southern and East Africa, thereby reaching and uplifting underserved communities.

Chilufya’s remarkable achievements and contributions to the fintech sector have garnered her numerous accolades. She is recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential African Leaders and one of the 100 Women Driving the Achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by WeForGood International.

Additionally, she has been honoured by the Tony Elumelu Foundation as one of Africa’s 50 most impactful entrepreneurs and by Techbuild Africa as one of the 5 trailblazing women in the continent’s fintech industry. With over 14 years of extensive experience in financial services, Chilufya’s unwavering passion for inclusive financial solutions fuels her innovative approach. 

Thabo Joy Masiye | Cohort 4

An accomplished Enterprise Developer, Entrepreneurial Strategist, and PR and Communications Specialist. Leveraging design thinking and human-centered design…

principles, she solves complex problems and drives innovation for local and international clients.

Thabo’s expertise spans fostering entrepreneurship, providing certified business mentorship, and empowering women and youth globally. With a robust background in Economics, Financial Audit, and Innovative Strategies, she excels in creating transformative solutions that drive efficiency, business growth, and positive change.

Her PR and communications skills enable her to craft compelling narratives and strategies that enhance brand visibility and engagement. Whether working on large-scale enterprise projects or devising strategic communication plans, she brings a unique blend of technical prowess and creative storytelling to every endeavor.

Cameron Horton | Cohort 4

Cameron Horton has been in product management for over 8 years. Recently, as the Head of Product at a marketing analytics platform, he increased revenue by 3x and…

customer retention by 5x by launching new products and implementing growth features.

With over four years of experience in the computer software industry, he has developed and launched multiple successful products that have increased user retention, engagement, and revenue, using agile methodologies, data analysis, and user feedback.

Cameron boasts several certifications in Inbound Marketing, Email Marketing, Pragmatic Marketing and Growth from HubSpot Academy; Pragmatic Marketing and Reforge, respectively.

He is passionate about solving complex problems, creating customer value, and growing product and customer success teams.

Chishimba Musonda | Cohort 4

With 11 years of industry experience, Chishimba has refined media campaigns across sectors such as FMCG, Banking, Telecommunications, Devices, NGOs and…

Beverages.

In her leadership role, she guides teams, manages budgets, and drives business growth through insightful strategies.

Chishimba prides herself in being adept at 360 campaign strategy, international reporting, and compliance across diverse African landscapes, prioritizing financial targets and contributing actively to board meetings by leveraging a strategic understanding of consumer behavior through data analytics.

Chishimba holds a BSc in Political Science & International Relations and a Certificate in Diplomatic Practice, Protocol & Public Relations.

She has worked with renowned brands including Absa, Airtel, MTN, Nestle, Unilever, Shoprite, Huawei, Pepsico, GIZ, Yalelo, SCB, Betway, Blueband, Malaria No More, Mastercard etc.

As the Managing Director of Dentsu Zambia, her responsibilities include driving integrated design and enforcing a collaborative business approach, ensuring all teams are equipped to drive transformation and growth acceleration within their client teams while maintaining a high level of thought leadership.

Syreeta Mlongoti Chitengi | Cohort 4

A Business Leader with 20 years experience in private corporate business, of which 16 years have been in Executive management giving P & L oversight across Shipping and…

Logistics, Manufacturing, FMCG, Security and Agriculture crop Nutrition.

Syreeta is passionate about achieving organisational results while developing and adding value to people.

She is experienced with overall P & L business responsibility and has experience in driving results by managing and developing teams, strategy, entrepreneurship, operational excellence, building relationships, and maximizing both internal and external resources.

Syreeta advocates for African excellence and believes in the power of Transformational Servant Leadership to transform and unlock human progress through dialogue and action to help solve the most important challenges facing Zambia, Africa, and the world.

She is a believer in full social, economic, and political equality and equity for women as key components for sustainable development. 

Natalie Novick | Cohort 4

The Global Programs Operations Manager of FoundersBoost, an international startup Pre-Accelerator.  She is a passionate community builder, supporter and advocate of…

early-stage founders globally.  She has worked with early-stage startups on customer development, go-to-market strategy, and fundraising for over ten years.

Her academic research on entrepreneurial ecosystems and the social practices of founders has taken her to nearly 30 countries.

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