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Run by GWNET and SACREEE

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.

View Mentees in this programme:

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

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