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Run by GWNET and SACREEE

Energising Women to Advance the Energy Transition in the SADC Region Mentoring Programme 2026

This mentorship programme strives to empower women energy professionals from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Now in its second edition, the initiative specifically aims to advance the careers of women from junior to mid-level management roles, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to nurture their professional growth. Through mentoring, networking opportunities, and skill-building, the programme fosters leadership potential and enhances participants’ contributions to the sustainable energy sector.

The mentoring programme is open to women with SADC nationality and 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy or development. All participants will be matched with a mentor correlating to their professional and personal goals. Mentees will also gain access to online knowledge transfer sessions and networking opportunities.

The mentoring programme 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 International Partnerships Austria.

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 International Partnerships Austria. Please visit the ADA’s website to learn more.

View Mentees in this programme:

Mentee quote cards of energising women to advance the energy transition in SADC. second cohort

ANGOLA

Veronica Choconesa Americano Salvador, Project Advisor, Antosc, SA, Angola

BOTSWANA

Amantle V Pusoetsile, Energy Officer, Ministry of Minerals and Energy, Botswana
Boitumelo Pauline Marumo, Co-Founder, Bokamoso Resilience Initiative, Botswana
Bophelo Felicia Mooketsi, Electrical Engineer, Attorney General’s Chambers, Botswana
Gorata Tshwenyego, Student, Centre International de Formation Européenne (CIFE), Botswana
Kakale Munamati, Environmental Specialist, EDF Power Solutions, Botswana
Poloko Gaamangwe Rabatoko, Electrical Engineer Trainee, Hatch, Botswana
Sharon Tshipa, Chairperson, Botswana Society for Human Development, Botswana

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Candy Monga Mwenze Mwitwa, Electrical Engineer, Democratic Republic of Congo

ESWATINI

Patience Ntombifuthi Matsebula, Managing Director, Clamore Solar Eswatini, Eswatini
Siphelele Tsabedze, Graphic Designer (Self-Employed), GLOW GRAPHICS, Eswatini
Temalangeni Minenhle Dlamini, Graduate Trainee – Electrical Engineer, Premier FMCG Eswatini, Eswatini

LESOTHO

Fiona Fiebig, Renewable Energy Legal and Policy Expert, Consultant, Lesotho
Khothazwa Setubatuba, Sales and Service Assistant, Nalapaygo, Lesotho
Lineo Mosoeunyane, Assistant Procurement Officer, OnePower Lesotho, Lesotho
Lokisang Makae, Clean Energy Officer, Nalane Green Solutions, Lesotho
Nthabiseng Moroke, Operations Manager, NalaPayGo Pty Ltd, Lesotho
Tleetse Ada Phakoe, Director, Women Initiatives Lesotho, Lesotho

MADAGASCAR

Mbolatiana Ranjevasoa, Consultant, Madagascar
Francy Annick Gaëlle Randriamanana-Pless, CEO & Founder, Société de Tri, Compactage et Valorisation (STCV), Madagascar
Nirina Ambinintsoa Ratsitoarison Rakotondrasoa, Founder & CEO, EcoCoco, Madagascar

MALAWI

Dalitso Judith Kudala, Programmes Supervisor, SolarAid, Malawi
Ella Lisuntha, Statistician, Ministry of Energy and Mining, Malawi
Estridah Nyirenda, Director of Programs, ENVIRO SOLUTIONS 4 PROGRESSIVE INNOVATIONS, Malawi
Leticia Winnie Siyaya, Renewable Energy Engineer, African Sun Energy, Malawi
Melicy Mandala, Executive Director, Wala Women’s Social Enterprise, Malawi
Mwabi Gondwe, Junior Advisor for Productive Use of Energy, GIZ Malawi, Malawi
Sarah Mhone Lonrad, Sustainable Engineer, Sky Energy Africa, Malawi

MAURITIUS

Amiirah Muddhoo, Energy Efficiency Expert, UNEP CCC, Mauritius
Devina Mooloo, Energy Auditor / SHEQ Manager, Express Green Solutions Ltd / Omnicane Thermal Energy Operations (La Baraque) Ltd, Mauritius

MOZAMBIQUE

Amélia António Sique, Master Student and Co-Founder, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
Denia Jose Nharreluga, Master Student of Energy Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Mozambique
Edvânia Ana Paulino D’uamba, Energy Advisor, GIZ GmbH, Mozambique
Jannet Felicia James Gwambe, Health, Safety and Environment Supervisor, Port Maputo, Mozambique
Leonice Cláudia José Colete Mutepua, Legal Officer, National Directorate of Energy, Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Mozambique
Salima Amade Salimo, Professional Energy Advisor, GIZ GmbH, Mozambique
Velsoma Cumbana, National Institutional Communication Officer, Enabel in Mozambique, Mozambique

NAMIBIA

Anna Hambeleleni Amupolo, Electrical Engineer & Assistant Contracts and Logistics Manager, SolarCentury Africa, Namibia
Lusia Kalipi, Project Analyst, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Namibia
Maria Vicky Ndazapo, Chief Operations Officer, Netvend Metering Solutions, Namibia
Selma Festus, Renewable Energy Project Assistant, SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, Namibia
Susanna Nghifikwa, Technical Regulations Intern, Electricity Control Board, Namibia
Yvalda Lynette Motonane, Tariff Analyst, Erongo Regional Distributor Company, Namibia

SOUTH AFRICA

Kananelo Thabelo Shale, Mechanical Engineer 1, OnePower Lesotho, South Africa
Londiwe Buthelezi, Marketing and Media Lead, World Economic Forum Global Shapers: Tshwane Hub, South Africa
Nokhwezi Mgwaba, Project Analyst, Voltalia South Africa, South Africa
Nombuso Ngcobo, Assistant Professional Officer, City of Cape Town, South Africa
Ntobeko Pamela Gama, Junior Policy Specialist, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), South Africa
Nyawasedza Magoda, Energy Analyst, GreenCape, South Africa
Sinazo Motsema, Asset Manager, Red Rocket South Africa, South Africa
Sohana Sukhlal, Process / Control & Instrumentation Engineer, MegChem Holdings, South Africa

UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

Brenda Zabadiah Kiwelu, Clean Energy Associate (Clean Cooking), SEforALL (Sustainable Energy for All), United Republic of Tanzania
Chrisanta Alexander Msale, PhD Candidate on Climate Change and Society, Mekelle University – Institute of Climate and Society, United Republic of Tanzania
Doris Amon Bupina, STEM Trainee on Clean Cooking Transition in Schools, SEforALL (Sustainable Energy for All), United Republic of Tanzania
Julieth Richard, Projects Engineer, ENSOL (T) LIMITED, United Republic of Tanzania
Kalimunda Mwaiteleke, Senior Solar Engineer, Davis and Shirtliff (T) Limited, United Republic of Tanzania
Rose Josephat Rwegasira, STEM Trainee, SEforALL (Sustainable Energy for All), United Republic of Tanzania
Scholastica Ishengoma, Clean Cooking Specialist, SEforALL (Sustainable Energy for All), United Republic of Tanzania

ZAMBIA

Chanda Mwelanji Simae, Project Development Manager, Sunflow Energy Zambia Limited, Zambia
Chileshe Mary Ngosa, Communication Navigation and Surveillance Engineer, Zambia Airports Corporation Limited, Zambia
Choolwe Chuuno, General Manager, Ntatumbila Power Electric Cooperative (NPEC), Zambia
Idah Phiri, Assistant Contracts Measurement Engineer, Avic International Project Engineering Company, Zambia
Mwaba Chileya Mulenga, Legal Manager, Vivo Energy, Zambia
Mwamba Katema, Engineer Electricity, Energy Regulation Board, Zambia
Nkandu Bulelwa Mukutu, Climate Finance Thematic Lead, YOUNGO, Zambia

ZIMBABWE

Ashley Mary Makamba, Energy Development Officer, Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Zimbabwe
Britney Mabhachi, Project Developer, SCATEC Africa, Zimbabwe
Melissa Chimwala, Junior Electrical Engineer, Solidmesh, Zimbabwe
Michelle Mwanza, Development Associate, African Transmission Corporation, Zimbabwe
Swinage Blessings Chikwedze, Technical and Administration Manager, Sustenergy Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe
Tatenda Mujeye, Research and Development in Renewable Energy, Sustenergy Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Thelma Mashandudze, Programs Officer, SHINE Collab, Zimbabwe
Rumbidzai Lorraine Sibanda, Graduate Researcher / Junior Operations Engineer (Renewable Energy), Entec Indonesia, Zimbabwe
Tinotenda Chikwanha, Intern, GET.transform Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

View Mentors in this programme:

mentors of GWNET SACREEE energising women to advance energy transition in sadc mentoring programme. second cohort

Edith Makandi mentor photo

Amelia Bergh, Engineer Close Lead, The SOLA Group, South Africa
Dr Andreas Elombo, Director, Namibia Energy Institute, Namibia Energy Institute – Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia
Anya Sofie Plescia-Boyd, Climate Change, Energy & Development Consultant, Independent, United Kingdom/Germany
Awuor Dorothy Otieno, Founder & CEO, Nyalore Impact Limited, Kenya
Bertha Wakisa Chiudza, Founder & CEO – Tsinde Eco Empower, Tsinde Eco Empower, Malawi
Bessem Enonchong, Director for Central Africa, The Global LPG Partnership, Cameroon
Candy Stromvig, Principal Energy Officer, Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, Eswatini
Carel Snyman, Electric Vehicles and Solar Energy Advisor, Independent, South Africa
Chandirekera Sarah Mutubuki-Makuyana, Managing Director, Ayandile Investments (Pvt) Ltd, Zimbabwe
Chembo Mutwale, Manager Renewable Energy, Energy Regulation Board, Zambia
Clara Musama, Change Management Consultant/Leadership Coach, Baqwetu Coaching & Consultancy, Zambia
Edith Makandi, Founder & Director, Pearl Development Consulting, South Africa
Elisa Liste, Senior Manager, Corporate Finance, National Grid, United Kingdom
Ellen Morris, Managing Director, California Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA
Ester Hamatwi, Senior Lecturer: Electrical Engineering, University of Namibia, Namibia
Freda Palm Muyambo, Managing Director, Hulu Consulting / Productive Solar in Agro Innovation, Botswana
Fungai Sandamu-Gueldemann, Head of Sustainability, Impact & HSES, Africa GreenCo, Zimbabwe
Gloria Gawe, CEO, Gloer Investments Pvt Ltd, Zimbabwe
Godiraone Goaletsa, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Consultant, Independent Consultant – Various Organisations, Botswana
Helen Watts, Executive Director, Student Energy, Canada/United Kingdom
Heloisa Guedes Mendonca, Senior Engineer, NOV, Brazil
Hleziphi Siyothula-Mtshizane, Founder and CEO, In Pursuit Renewable Energy, South Africa
Ilina Stefanova, Program Officer, IRENA, Bulgaria
Ilitongo Kaywala, Renewable Energy Consultant, Currently consulting for a United Nations Agency involved in renewable energy and climate change capacity building, Zambia
Ipeleng Mokgadinyane, Energy Specialist, Tetra Tech, South Africa
Iwona Bisaga, Clean Cooking Lead, GPA-UNOPS & NORCAP, Poland/Kenya
Josephine Kaviti Musango, Resource Economist & System Dynamics Specialist, Energy Transition Research Company, Kenya/South Africa
Judith Raphael, Resident Director Multiconsult – GET FiT Zambia Programme, Multiconsult Norge AS, South Africa
Juliana Velloso Durão, Energy Research Analyst, Empresa de Pesquisa Energética, Brazil/Portugal
Julie Roberts, Senior Manager, Strategic Operations, Solar Panda, Canada
Kadija Simboro, Climate Finance and Renewable Energy Expert, Consultant, Ivory Coast
Karla Solis, Programme Officer, UNFCCC, Germany
Kausar Khan, Renewable Energy Technical Advisor, C40 Cities, South Africa
Kiduo M. Mwamnyenyelwa, Project Management Specialist, UNDP, Tanzania
Lesego Gaegan, Programme Leader, Water Research Commission, South Africa
Louise Paulsen, Country Manager, Voltalia, South Africa
Lydia John Mugarula, ISO 50001 Trainee, Standard4Sustainability, Tanzania
Marianella Chabaneau, COO, Green Enesys Group GmbH, Italy/Uruguay
Mari-Louise van der Walt, Energy Advisor / Project Manager, Sustainable Energy Africa, South Africa
Memory Mashingaidze, Co-Founder, Tatanga Energy, Zimbabwe
Meskerem Mulatu Legesse, Senior Gender and Energy Specialist, Tatuora Global Impact, Ethiopia
Moira Kruse, Managing Director, Taatisolar Namibia (Pty) Ltd, Namibia/Netherlands
Natou Bamba Colon, ESG and CSR Expert, Financial Institution, France/Ivory Coast
Neema Shayo, Renewable Fuels Taskforce Member, Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) – Africa Region, Tanzania
Nomthandazo Mpande, Managing Director, Phoki Foundation, South Africa
Nosipho Dlamini, Research and Renewables Engineer, Eswatini Electricity Company, Eswatini
Nqobile Gumbi, Senior Advisor Planning and Scheduling, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), South Africa
Nthateng Maria Mpofu, Energy Policy Advisor, GET.transform Lesotho, Lesotho
Odou Oluwarotimi Delano Thierry, Associate Analyst – Off-Grid Power Systems, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Benin/Germany
Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, Executive Director, Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), Nigeria
Olga Utchavo Madeira, Electrical Engineer & Renewable Energy Director, Electricidade de Moçambique, E.P., Mozambique
Oluchi Monwe, Senior Structuring Analyst, Energy Trading, Nigeria
Onyekachi Nwafor, Founder/Managing Director, KatexPower, Nigeria
Patience Kori, Geospatial Data Scientist, VIDA, Kenya
Patience Saushini, Lead Consultant, Sau Engineering Services, Namibia
Phemelo Mitchell, Senior Business Developer, Pele Green Energy, South Africa
Primrose Vurayai, Energy Engineer and Climate Change Specialist, Score Against Poverty Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Rachel de Andrade Porto, QHSE & Sustainability, Vice President, NKT, Brazil/Italy
Reenisha Ramdeen, Energy Advisor, Eskom Holdings, South Africa
Roula Inglesi-Lotz, Professor, Department of Economics / SARChI Chair in Just Energy Transition, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Ruse Moleshe, Managing Director & Energy & Infrastructure Advisor, Rubk (Pty) Ltd – Energy and Infrastructure Advisory Firm, South Africa
Sentle Nell, Founder and Executive Director, Estahale Advisory, South Africa
Senwelo Keshia Keipeile, Principal Energy Officer, Department of Energy, Botswana
Sithembile Tembo, Founder and Managing Director, Grid&Beyond Limited, Malawi
Sonia Mubiaelelwa, CEO/Founder, The Great Facilitator, Namibia
Tiago Miranda Monteiro Queiroz Santos, Founder, Managing Partner and Consultant, Your Savings (Energy Consultancy), Portugal
Tina Abel Fernando Matandire, Energy Advisor, Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mozambique
Tshego Cornelius, Senior Projects, Electrical, Exxaro Resources, South Africa
Ute Collier, Deputy Director, Knowledge, Policy and Finance Centre, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Germany/United Kingdom
Veronica Ngunzi, Tutorial Fellow, Department of Energy, Gas and Petroleum Engineering, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Victor Utedzi, CEO, ATC, Zimbabwe
Winnie Mamatsharaga, Deputy Director: Gender Mainstreaming, Department of Electricity and Energy, South Africa
Dr Yesmeen Khalifa, Senior Research Associate, MECS Programme, Loughborough University, Egypt/USA
Yvette Umurungi, CEO, International Consultancy Company, Rwanda
Zaida Domingos Matavele Botão, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Mozambique Carbon Initiatives (MozCarbon), Mozambique

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