Meet The Team
Kawena, Mwansa
Director
Kawena Mwansa, Director WIB a seasoned Human Resource Practitioner with over 10 years experience in People Transformation. Talent Acquisition, Management and Engagement as well as HR Generalist. She has held various senior roles in the Banking sector and FMCG sector. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion, People and Business Transformation, Leadership and Wellbeing. Kawena is married and has a daughter.
Mizinga Melu
Founder
Mizinga Melu, an award-winning CEO with a track record of fifteen Best CEO awards, including the 2023 BEST CEO SADC award, currently leads as the CEO of Absa Bank Zambia Limited. With extensive global banking experience, she has managed multiple banks worldwide and holds expertise across eight African countries and in global microfinance ventures in Asia and Africa.
O’brien Kalumba
Director
O’Brien, a Zambia-born professional, values Mentorship, Coaching, and Sponsorship for their transformative impact on personal and career growth. With over 12 years of diverse international experience in Banking and Finance, she serves as a Director in Germany. She served as a member of the Europe D&I Council at Standard Chartered and was recognized as a top 100 Future Female Leader in 2022 and 2023 by Involve sponsored by Yahoo Finance and YouTube for her efforts in promoting Diversity and Inclusion. She is married and a mother to a son.
Chimuka Muyovwe
Director
Chimuka is a Director at Standard Chartered Bank based in London. She also served as the Global Diversity & Inclusion Secretary, working in close collaboration with the Group Diversity & Inclusion team to prioritize the advancement of females and ethnic minorities in senior leadership positions. Her advocacy for change was recognised when she was honored as one of the 2023-top-100-women-future-leaders by INvolve sponsored by YouTube.
Sibeso Mofya
Director
Sibeso is a multitalented individual who has built a career in the banking sector. Her diverse interests, passions and talents have led her to become an advocate for Fintech and drives philanthropy for causes supporting women, Financial Literacy, well-being, and diversity & Inclusion.
CHILUKA MWANGO
(DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS)
A London-based Chartered Accountant with prestigious titles (ACMA, CGMA, AZICA), holds extensive international tax expertise in the UK, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and Latin America (Latam). Passionate about FinTech software, Chiluka merges expertise with innovation. An advocate for Financial Inclusion in Africa, promoting accessible services for community upliftment. Outside work, Chiluka actively champions Diversity and Inclusion in Tech and Telecom industries, valuing underrepresented voices in inclusive environments.
Elizabeth Daka Chiinza
Director
( Strategy and Special Projects )
Elizabeth has an impressive professional career in the banking and non banking sector with over 8 years experience. Her passion to see young women thrive led her to volunteer as a certified lay-Counsellor. It is this passion that drives her community service and diligence to uplift vulnerable children.
Thembiso Lungu Mugamanzila
Grants and Operations Manager
Thembiso Lungu Mugamanzila is a dedicated leader with a strong background in psychology (B.A & MSc), strategic management, and leadership. She is a Strategic Management and Leadership Fellow from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and an alumna and Deputy President of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Cohort 24—a program supported by USAID, Mastercard Foundation, and UNISA.
Currently serving as the Head of Operations and Grants at When Females Lead (WFL), Thembiso plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives, securing funding, and ensuring the effective implementation of WFL’s programs. With a deep passion for leadership, public management, and governance, she is committed to fostering sustainable development, women’s empowerment, and community transformation. Her expertise and dedication continue to create lasting impact, advancing WFL’s mission to uplift and empower women and youth in Zambia and beyond.
YANGA KATONGO
(Acting Director Career Guidance)
Yanga, the Finance Department Head at Lusaka International Community School (LICS), boasts over 17 years of diverse accounting experience. Her background spans audit, assurance at PwC, financial management services at MJM Associates, and involvement across various sectors. Yanga holds esteemed titles as a Fellow of ZICA, an Associate Member of CIMA, and contributes as a CIS Accreditation Evaluator. Her expertise, fortified by an MBA from the University of Zambia, enriches her role at LICS.
HAJAH L KALOBWE
Director - Finance
Hajah, a Chartered Accountant holding the CA Zambia certification from the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZiCA), embarked on her career journey within diverse sectors including health, insurance, and logistics, initially working as an accountant. Transitioning to specialize in auditing, she accumulated over 7 years of extensive experience in external audit roles.Additionally, she’s a notable actress, featuring in Zambia’s inaugural soap opera on Zambezi Magic. Her professional journey, coupled with her work with girls and women, ignited a fervent dedication to promoting gender equity and fostering confident female leaders