Our esteemed Corporate Leadership Team embodies a wealth of expertise and dedication, steering ZESCO towards its mission with unwavering commitment. Each director brings a unique set of skills and vision, contributing to the strategic direction and operational excellence of the company. Their collective leadership cultivates innovation, fosters a culture of teamwork, and ensures that ZESCO continues to uphold its position as a leader in the energy sector, driving sustainable progress for Zambia.
Eng. Mapani is an Energy Expert with over 27 years’ experience in the energy sector. He has worked in both local and international utilities, quasi government institutions and the private sector. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Zambia and a Member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (MECSA). Eng. Mapani holds an Msc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Power Distribution System from the Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Zambia.
Ms. Matembo Lisimba is a Governance and Legal specialist having served as Group Counsel at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Limited, the largest Pan African Banking conglomerate with presence in over 35 African countries. Ms. Lisimba also served as a Lead Legal Adviser and Company Secretary at Ecobank Zambia Limited where she was responsible for championing the institution’s Corporate Governance Processes and identifying proactive solutions to eliminate or mitigate Legal risk. She also previously served as a legal Practitioner at Messrs. Ellis & Company.
Matembo is also an Advocate of the High Court of Zambia and a member of the Law Association of Zambia, She holds a Master of Laws from the University of Bristol and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Zambia.
Eng. Justin Loongo served as Chief Technical Officer at Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company limited, an Independent Power Producer.He also served as General Manager at Kariba North Bank Extension Power Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of ZESCO Ltd. He is a Fellow of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (FEIZ). Eng. Justin Loongo holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Zambia.
Rachael Inonge Zekko Zekko is a Chartered Certified Accountant,Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, UK, (FCCA) and Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Certified Accountants (FZICA) as well as the Association of Accounting Technicians of the UK with a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA).
Her extensive experience in the finance industry has been well developed over the past 20 years, spanning the commercial, banking, non-profit, water utilities, housing, hospitality, and energy sectors.
Maxwell Saya is a Human Resource Expert having served in the Energy and Financial Sectors at the Energy Regulation Board, Barclays Bank and National Savings Credit Bank respectively. He also served as Registrar at the National Institute of Public Administration. He is an accredited Mediator of the High Court and Industrial Relations Court and he has served on various Public and Private Sector Boards.
Maxwell Saya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Economics from University of Zambia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Cardiff Business School.
Wabei N. Mangambwa is a Risk and Control Expert having served ZCCM-IH Plc, Zambia Revenue Authority, Stanbic Bank Zambia Limited and Examinations Council of Zambia.
She is a Fellow of ACCA and ZICA, a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, ISACA and the Institute of Risk Management(UK). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from the University of Zambia.
Eng. Chamfya served in Rwanda as an Electricity Expert at the Rwanda Energy Group, Supervising Engineer at Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority of Sierra Leone and as Supervising Engineer (Contractor of Fichner) in Malawi. He is a Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ)
Eng. Chamfya holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the Copperbelt University (CBU) and a Diploma in Electrical Technology from CBU.
Eng. Lwiindi is a Hydro Power Generation Systems Expert having served in the energy Sector for over 30 years. He has experience in Operations, Construction and Maintenance of Power System and Hydro Power Development.
He is a Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ) Registered Engineer – Engineering Registration Board He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Zambia and a Certificate in Hydro Power Development. Registered Engineer – Engineering Registration Board
Eng. Bwalya served is an Electrical Energy Expert with vast experience having served in the energy sector at the national utility (ZESCO Ltd) and Botswana Power Corporation.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Electrical Power Distribution Systems from the Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology in Norway and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Zambia. He is a Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ)