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Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentoring Programme

We are proud to launch the first edition of this mentorship programme, dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy professionals from the SADC region. The initiative is led by the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC).

 

The 12-month programme seeks to empower women in junior and middle-management positions as well as to advance their career through mentoring, networking and knowledge development. 

 

ABOUT SACREEE: SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) is mandated by the Member States to promote sustainable energy for improved energy access & security. For more information, visit the SACREEE website.

 

ABOUT ADA: Combating poverty, promoting peace and protecting the environment: These are the three major concerns of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation. Please visit the ADA’s website to learn more.

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Angola

  • Deborah Pérez Almada, PhD Researcher, Jaén University, Angola

  • Joana Marinho, Renewable Energy Systems Engineer Trainee, Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energy, Angola

  • Jandira Laura Ribeiro, Directora de Projectos Solares, PRODEL (Empresa Pública de Produção de Electricidade, EP), Angola

Botswana

  • Katlego Gabriella Kabuku, Electrical Engineer Junior, Geoflux (Pty) Ltd, Botswana

  • Lebogang Nobuhle Moyo, Energy Engineer/Project Coordinator, Kgalagadi Resources Development Company t/a Solar Power, Botswana

  • Maduo Goitsemodimo Mosothwane, Standards Engineer, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), Botswana

  • Taboka Motlhabane, Technical Advisor, GIZ Botswana, Botswana

  • Tebogo Cynthia Ngoma, Founder and CEO, Eco Equilibrium Limited, Botswana

Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Fikilini Nzila Josephine, Community Liaison Officer, Nuru, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Ketshia Ngalula Aziza, Junior Lecturer, Kongo University, Democratic Republic of Congo

Eswatini

  • Bongekile Matsenjwa, Engineering Manager, Eswatini National Petroleum Company, Eswatini

  • Bongiwe Tsabedze, Marketing Officer, Renewable Energy Association of Eswatini, Eswatini

  • Lomthandazo Dlamini, Substations Engineer, Eswatini Electricity Company, Eswatini

Lesotho

  • Malillane Lillane, Project Development Officer, Mos-Sun Clean Energy Technologies, Lesotho

  • Malitha Florence Mochochoko, Solar Technology Instructor, Bethel Business and Community Development Centre, Lesotho

  • Mamello Mei, Solar Energy Marketing Program Officer, Bethel Business and Community Development Centre – Solarsoft, Lesotho

Madagascar

  • Koloina Andriambolason, Program Manager, Solar United Madagascar, Madagascar

Malawi

  • Dorica Chima, Lecturer in Energy Policy, Mzuzu University, Malawi

  • Tadala Angellah Gomonda, Transmission Substations Engineering Trainee, Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi, Malawi

  • Upile Kamoto-Lali, Principal Energy Officer, Ministry of Energy, Malawi

Mauritius

  • Nazeefah Uzma Edoo, Senior Analyst, Maurice Strategie, Mauritius

  • Padmita Vinesha Bissoondeeal, Senior Scientific Officer, Wastewater Management Authority, Mauritius

Mozambique

  • Finilda Eduardo Chiconela, Environmental Engineer, Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower, Mozambique

  • Tina Abel Fernando Matandire, Energy Data and GIS Analyst, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mozambique

  • Vassilca Joaquina Jeremias, Off Grid Energy Advisor, SNV, Mozambique

Namibia

  • Cecilia Ndafaanhu Naule, CEO – Founder, Rural Power Solutions CC, Namibia

  • Elina Nandigolo Nakambale, Executive Director, Future Africa International Namibia, Namibia

  • Grace Kangotue, Chief Research, RDJ Consulting Services CC, Namibia

  • Marina N Iyambo, Master’s in Sustainable Energy Candidate, NUST, Namibia

  • Ndahekelekwa Ndeufiilwa Peuyodjona Luuli, Junior Civil/Structural Engineer, Trinitas Consulting Engineers, Namibia

South Africa

  • Faith Chemutai Bii, Electrical Engineer, Ramco Group, South Africa

  • Lesego Letshwiti, Junior Legal Counsel, ENERTRAG South Africa, South Africa

  • Mohlokoa Ngoasheng, JET Funding Platform Analyst, Just Energy Transition Project Management Unit (JET PMU), South Africa

  • Molebatsi Ramahudu, Sustainability Consultant, Mega Unit Consultancy, South Africa

  • Nqobile Carol Gumbi, Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling, National Transmission Company of South Africa, South Africa

United Republic of Tanzania

  • Beatrice Martin Mwella, Electrical Engineer and Communication Lead, University of Dar es Salaam (UMEME Project), United Republic of Tanzania

  • Gonzaga Wilfred Ngalinda, Renewable Energy Engineer Trainee, TANESCO, United Republic of Tanzania

  • Nibwene Silas Mwakibinga, Researcher, Independently Contracted, United Republic of Tanzania

  • Sherida Josia Magomere, Energy Engineer, ENSOL T LIMITED, United Republic of Tanzania

Zambia

  • Gloria Banda, Junior Design Engineer, Timbuktu Zambia Limited, Zambia

  • Kunda Ruth Chandalala, Recent Master’s Graduate / Former Technical Team Lead, Former company – Engie Energy Access, Zambia

  • Lungowe Mukumbuta, Economic Analyst – Electricity, Energy Regulation Board, Zambia

  • Musekwa Mimba, Engineer – Control and Instrumentation, Kafue Gorge Lower Power Development Corporation Ltd., Zambia

  • Tamara Mkandawire, Country Sales Manager, Burn Manufacturing, Zambia

Zimbabwe

  • Calista Ruvarashe Mafara, CEO / Projects Manager, Amaris Isle & Sustainable Builders Zambia, Zimbabwe

  • Esther Nyamandi, Technician, Distributed Power Africa, Zimbabwe

  • Lisa Mare, Project Management Support / Policy and Partnerships Officer, Mobility For Africa, Zimbabwe

  • Rumbidzai Mollen Chingosho, Battery Operations Engineer, Mobility For Africa, Zimbabwe

  • Tariro Youdia Muko, Plant Engineer, Centragrid Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe

  • Andreas Elombo, Director, Namibia Energy Institute, Namibia
  • Anya Plescia-Boyd, Independent Consultant, Kunsult Three Sixty, Germany
  • Barbara Fischer-Aupperle, Coach and Mentor, bfaCoaching, Germany
  • Benson Zeyi, Senior Consultant, Benchi Renpower, Zimbabwe
  • Candy Stromvig, Principal Energy Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Zimbabwe
  • Carel Snyman, Electric Vehicles and Solar Energy Advisor, Freelance, South Africa
  • Chaltu Marta Ali, Renewable Energy Consultant, Africon Energy Limited, Kenya
  • Daniel Ngwenya, TAREA NZ Branch Chairperson, Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA), Tanzania
  • Dr. Zenzile Rasmeni Masipa, Skills Development Project Manager, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
  • Filagot Tesfeye, Co-Founder and Managing Director, ON ENERGY CONSULTANT, Ethiopia
  • Granny Lesiamang, Founding Director, Clauseph BioFuels, Botswana
  • Helen Watts, Executive Director, Student Energy, Austria
  • Hope Okuthe, Project Officer, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), Kenya
  • Imen Ben Salem, Head of Division Project Manager, Société Tunisienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz (STEG), Tunisia
  • Iwona Bisaga, Global Clean Cooking Lead, Global Platform for Action (GPA), Rwanda
  • Josephine Kaviti Musango, Founder and Director, Africa Sustainable Energy Transitions (ASET), South Africa
  • Karin Reiss-Haimbala, Program Manager – Industrial Development Expert, UNIDO, Austria
  • Kausar Khan, Knowledge Manager Renewable Energy, C40 Cities, South Africa
  • Lydia Mugarula, Liaison Officer, Expertise France, Tanzania
  • Mahi Sideridou, Managing Director, Beyond Fossil Fuels, Denmark
  • Mamusa Mabodi, New Markets and Technology Project Manager, Central Energy Fund, South Africa
  • Mathapelo Selase, Project Coordinator, Lesotho Renewable Energy and Energy Access Project, Lesotho
  • Matshidiso Glorious Moile, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development, Botswana
  • Mercy Masanga, Geographic Information System Specialist, Freelance, Tanzania
  • Mildred Linkimer, Co-Director / Professor of Physics and Renewable Energies, Universidad EARTH, Costa Rica
  • Moira Alberts-Kruse, Managing Director, Taatisolar Namibia (Pty) Ltd, Namibia
  • Nadia Lalout, Board Chair and Outreach Lead, Lean In Network | Equity & Sustainability, France
  • Nambula Kachumi, Founder and Executive Director, Women’s Entrepreneurship Access Center (WEAC), Zambia
  • Natalia Weber, Project Manager, Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), Austria
  • Natou Bamba-Colon, Founder, I.C.G. Consulting, France
  • Nomthandazo Mpande, Managing Director, Phoki, South Africa
  • Nosipho Bodlingwe, Research Digitalisation and System Dynamics Manager, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, South Africa
  • Nosipho Dlamini, Research and Renewables Engineer, Eswatini Electricity Company, Eswatini
  • Odellia Matangi Mangwengwende, Associate Director: Development, African Transmission Corporation, Zimbabwe
  • Onneetse Ndadi, Business & ESG/Sustainability Lead, SustainaBiz Consulting, Botswana
  • Onyekachi Nwafor, Founder, KatexPower, Nigeria
  • Prudence Muchinouta, Managing Director, Oputa Energy, Zambia
  • Qhakazile Mathebula, Senior Project Manager, City Power Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Rishel Dharmapall, ESG Sector Expert – Circular Economy (SAGCC), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, South Africa
  • Rosa Chilundo, Head of Training and Development Division, Power Utility, Mozambique
  • Sabrina Hasni, Electrification Solution Integrator, Shell, Netherlands
  • Sandra Kemama, Senior Marketing Communications Manager, M-Gas, Kenya
  • Sentle Nell, Founder and Executive Director, Estahale Advisory, South Africa
  • Silva Mafalda, Coordinator Researcher, INEGI driving science & innovation, Portugal
  • Sithembile Tembo, Founder, Grid&Beyond, Malawi
  • Srividya Vairavel, Senior Process Engineer, Aibel, United Arab Emirates
  • Tenele Habangaan, System Control Engineer, Eswatini Electricity Company, Eswatini
  • Thierry Odou, Associate Analyst, International Energy Agency (IRENA), Germany
  • Victor Utedzi, Managing Director, African Transmission Corporation, Zimbabwe
  • Winnie Mamatsharaga, National Co-ordinator: Women Empowerment & Gender Equality, Department of Electricity and Energy, South Africa

 

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