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JEREMY MAGGS

JEREMY MAGGS

A media specialist with close on forty years’ experience
in television, radio, and print. He currently presents
Moneyweb@Midday, a fast paced live online daily current
affairs show. He was a senior anchor on the news channel
eNCA before stepping down to co-found his own media
strategy, reputation management and content consultancy
working with a range of companies including Accenture.
Best known for his role as presenter of the international hit
show ‘Who Wants to be Millionaire’, he also is the founder of
maggsonmedia one of the longest running media and
advertising shows in international television history. The show
is now online. Maggs has extensive media management
experience. He was editor-in-chief of eNCA for 18 months in
2019. Prior to that he was editor of Radio 702’s Eyewitness
News for 8 years. He also writes for the authoritative Financial
Mail on the advertising industry.
On radio Maggs has also worked for SAfm and Power 98.7
where his programme The Power Update won best current
affairs programme at the 2017 Liberty Radio Awards. In the
same year he was also inducted into the SA Radio Hall of
Fame. He is the author of a bestselling book Win!
Compelling Conversations with 20 Successful South Africans
which is also a powerful corporate presentation. Maggs is
an accomplished public speaker, popular and witty MC, and
conference facilitator. He also co-owns a successful media
training and coaching business with numerous blue-chip
listed companies as clients. He is the presenter of the popular
Investec fortnightly podcast on Investec Focus Radio – No
Ordinary Wednesday; the Moneyweb podcast called Fix SA;
co-host of Scrollacast – a weekly news podcast. He also runs
an executive level communications course for Regenesys
Business School. His second book, My Final Answer. Published
by Pan MacMillan is a memoir of his life and experience in the
media.

VUSI THEMBEKWAYO

VUSI THEMBEKWAYO

Vusi Thembekwayo is a Global Business Speaker, private
equity Managing Partner at Watermark Afrika, CEO of
pan-African impact investment firm MyGrowthFund
Venture Capital & convenor of leading research boutique IC
Knowledge Bureau Ranked number 1 in public speaking at
the age of 17, Vusi went on to receive third place in the world
at the English-Speaking Union International Competition.
He delivered his first professional talk in 2002 and over the
past 15years he has been gracing the global stage with his
humour, charisma and thought-provoking content.
His debut book, the Magna Carta of Exponential was
launched in Barcelona, Spain in 2017. It sold 6,000 copies
on the day of launch. His follow-up book, Vusi - lessons
from a Black Dragons is a multi-award best-seller available
on audible & Kindle. Vusi Thembekwayo is making waves
internationally as a thoughtprovoking young business leader
from the continent with many ideas on solving economic
issues in Africa. His mission is to change the African narrative
by challenging the mindset and approach towards achieving
economic freedom.
Vusi has been the catalyst for change in businesses across
the globe through expertise in strategy, leadership, and
sales. New York, London, Paris, Lagos, Jersey, Guernsey, Rio
de Janeiro, Dar es Salaam, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Colombo,
Nairobi, Kampala, San Francisco, and another 21 global cities
have all experienced Vusi

KOMBA MALUKUTILA

KOMBA MALUKUTILA

Komba is an experienced professional in the
Telecommunications and Fintech industry with over
15 years of work experience within Commercial and
Technology functional streams. Committed to quality
and service excellence with an aptitude for delivering
effective solutions that drive company growth and
technological innovation. He is currently one of the
youngest CEOs for a multinational corporation in Zambia.
Among the many awards he has received, he was most
recently awarded as CEO of the Year by the Zambia Institute
of Banking and Finance, Sales Personality of the Year (Zambia
Institute of Marketing) as well as Tech Star of the Year by
Techtrends Zambia

CHANSA ARHUNMWUNDE

CHANSA ARHUNMWUNDE

Chansa Arhunmwunde is an accomplished project manager and passionate financial literacy advocate and educator.

She has a proven track record of successfully delivering multimillion-dollar enterprise-wide projects both in the public and private sectors.

In addition to her project management expertise, Chansa is deeply passionate about financial literacy education. She actively engages with organizations, schools and communities, delivering impactful workshops and seminars on financial literacy.

With her strong background in financial management, Chansa has made a significant impact in empowering individuals and organizations to make informed financial decisions. Through her clear and concise presentations, she simplifies complex financial concepts, helping individuals from all backgrounds understand and navigate the world of finance.

Chansa Arhunmwunde has an unwavering dedication to financial literacy and a commitment to driving positive change. Her vision is for a future where financial literacy is accessible to all.

Peter Armstrong

Peter Armstrong

Peter Armstrong, CEO of Fulcrum Zambia, is a seasoned veteran in the advertising and communications field with over 35 years of industry experience in Zambia and the region. Born and raised in Zambia, Peter has developed an innate understanding of the country, its diverse populace, and evolving market and social trends, contributing immensely to his expertise in advertising.



A copy writer at heart Peter has been at the helm of Young & Rubicam (Now Fulcrum) in Zambia for his entire career, and has shaped and steered the strategic direction of the organization, reinforcing its position as a leading award winning agency in Zambia. His leadership has been marked by an unwavering commitment to launching clear, impactful communications and crafting compelling brand strategies.



When he’s not in the office he’s either chilling at home, golfing or enjoying sundowners on Lake Kariba.

TAFFY L GOTORA

TAFFY L GOTORA

Taffy L.Gotora affectionately known as “Digital Bae” is
an integrated marketing communications leader who
heads the Digital Department at Zimbabwe’s oldest and
biggest advertising agency, Barker McCormac, Ogilvy &
Mather. A digital literacy advocate and Digital Marketing
thought leader, Taffy is also a part-time Digital Marketing
lecturer at the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe and
Chairperson of the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe’s
Digital Institute.
A humanitarian at heart she is an award winning
Rotarian who is the sitting President of Rotary Club
of Harare CBD. She also sits on the Grassroots Cricket
Board of Trustees. Taffy is also passionate about women
empowerment and personal branding, she is a mentor,
trainer and keynote speaker. Taffy was recently profiled
alongside 99 other young women who were carefully and
intricately chosen to be honoured and celebrated in the
GoGetters’ Founding 100 Book by GoGetter Movement.
The Founding 100 book is a compilation of 100 amazing
stories of outstanding young Zimbabwean women, and
the phenomenal work they are doing in and outside
Zimbabwe

MUSA KALENGA

MUSA KALENGA

Musa is an author, marketer, brand communication specialist, writer and entrepreneur.
He is a lauded speaker, author of Ladders and Trampolines and a strategist who was
recognised as one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail & Guardian in 2012.
He is the former Head of Digital Marketing for Nedbank and former Client Partner for
Facebook Africa.
Currently Group Chief Executive Officer of the Brave Group and Co-founder of Bridge
Labs, Chairman for the University of Johannesburg SCiiS Industry Advisory Board and
Investor. Musa addresses the problem of gaining access to appropriate online tools for
entrepreneurs and Small to Medium Businesses (SMB’s) by building mobile platforms to
support growth in emerging markets. His passion is changing the communities we live in,
African emerging markets and inspiring the youth through technology.
As a respected thought leader in the marketing industry, Musa advises on digital
marketing strategy for businesses with his Marketing in a Digital World Executive
Programme through his notion of "Act like a human, think like a brand."

KALONDE MUNG'OMBA

KALONDE MUNG'OMBA

Kalonde Mung’Omba is the Head of Strategy at Zambia Information Communication & Telecommunication Authority (ZICTA) and comes to the conversation with 9years experience in Strategic Planning.
She holds a Master in Science in Management and Marketing from Nottingham Trent University, a Bachelor of Business Science with joint honours in International Strategic Enterprise and Management from Nottingham Business School and has certification in Business Continuity and Corporate Governance
Before joining ZICTA to establish their Strategy Unit, Kalonde was Projects Lead at Belcomm Zambia Limited, Strategic Planning Consultant with the Jesuit African Social Centres Network in Nairobi, Kenya. She also has experience in campaign creation and brand building, particularly in penetrating international markets gained from working with global managers at UNICEF Headquarters in New York.
Kalonde is also a personal branding enthusiast.

COSTA MWANSA

COSTA MWANSA

Costa Mwansa is a seasoned Zambian journalist cum
entrepreneur. He has over 19 years of experience in the media
industry and is currently Chief Visionary Officer of Diamond
TV, one of Southern Africa’s biggest media power houses.
Founded in 2017, the station covers five countries, including
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, and Namibia. As a
journalist, Costa is well known for his intense and probing
interviews hosting his own talk show COSTA and moderated
Zambias presidential debates for the years 2011,2015,2016 and
2021.
He is a member of the DW Academy alumni and is a law
scholar with a bachelor of laws degree as well as holds a
Masters in Corporate and Commercial Law LLM

SUSAN MWENDA

SUSAN MWENDA

Susan Mwenda-Mulongoti is a highly experienced digital marketing consultant and trainer, boasting over 11 years of empowering various companies and organizations to achieve their online marketing goals.
Recognized as a leading authority in her field, Susan's expertise goes beyond her consultancy work. She is a prolific author with an impressive portfolio of over 4 books dedicated to online marketing, as well as more than 10 books covering diverse subjects such as entrepreneurship, personal development, sales, and marketing.
Her remarkable contributions have not gone unnoticed. Susan has been honored with recognition through the Zambia Women of the Year Awards, a testament to her impact.
With a global reach, Susan collaborates with numerous business owners, locally and internationally, including in countries such as Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, UK, and the US. Through her training programs, she shares her wealth of knowledge, imparting valuable insights on growth marketing and the strategic utilization of the internet to build influential brands, elevate sales performance, and gain a competitive edge.
As an author, consultant, trainer, and motivational speaker, Susan Mwenda-Mulongoti embodies indepth expertise and a passion for empowering businesses and individuals alike. Her proven track record makes her an inspiring authority in the world of digital marketing and a compelling voice worth listening to for anyone seeking to excel in the online arena.

Tarisai Moffat

Tarisai Moffat

Tarisai Moffat is a visionary black female entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and co-founder of Gateway Synergy. With a groundbreaking approach, she launched the company without external funding in 2018, specializing in high-quality video production and marketing solutions. Tarisai's innovation prowess is evident in Gateway Synergy's impressive achievements, having worked with both big and small brands, and earning recognition from Promax Africa, Promax Global Awards, Women in Marketing United Kingdom, Nedbank Ignite Business, and Procter & Gamble Women Entrepreneur Academy.

Passionate and dynamic in her speaking engagements, Tarisai Moffat dives into pivotal subjects, including seizing market opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), bridging Traditional and Digital advertising, and sculpting New Age Brand Development. Her expertise also spans Marketing Trends and Innovations, alongside Global Brand Localization in the African context. Tarisai's commitment extends to assisting both local and global brands in authentically entering African markets through strategic marketing localization efforts.

Tarisai's influence also extends to the realm of education and international relations. She is a professional associate of the Institute of Marketing Management (IMM) South Africa, where she shares insights through monthly webinars and plays a vital role in promoting marketing excellence across the African continent. Additionally, Tarisai's participation in the Mandela Washington Fellowship Program USA & Africa highlights her dedication to leadership and economic growth in Africa. Her impactful Ignite Talk at the Washington Fellowship Summit focused on the transformative potential of the AfCFTA to drive economic progress. This compelling message reverberated across the international stage, igniting conversations and press in Washington, Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, sparking vital conversations on AfCFTA's promise.

Tarisai Moffat stands as an inspiring force, motivating individuals to seize opportunities, drive change, and foster growth in the realms of business and marketing, while also contributing to the advancement of Africa on a global scale.

PAULINAH SOMO (MC)

PAULINAH SOMO

MC

Paulinah Somo is a South African TV and radio producer and host. Her passion
is to create positive change through communication and storytelling, and that’s
what drives her work as a broadcaster.
Her broadcasting journey started at Talk Radio station 702 in 2005 as a Traffic
Reporter and overnight talk show host. She later joined the television industry
as a Current Affairs Presenter and Producer on SABC News International and
moved on to host the breakfast show on business channel Summit TV. She
then joined reality TV show Big Brother Africa as the House Production
Manager and built her way up to produce several shows for the SABC, Mzansi
Magic, BET Africa and Moja Love.
In Zambia she has consulted for several productions on DSTV channel
Zambezi Magic, she was the Supervising Producer for DSTV channel Honey
TV, and is currently the Producer for Zambian hit telenovela Mpali on Zambezi
Magic. She’s a facilitator for the television production classes at Multichoice
Talent Factory Zambia, and freelances as a Producer and Talk Show Host on
talk radio station Capital FM.

VICTOR MENSAH (MC)

VICTOR MENSAH

MC

Victor Paa Kwesi Mensah wears many hats. Among others, he is a Coversationsist, Teamologist and a Certified Facilitator. He combines his experiences and expertise in facilitation methodologies and moderation to curate and deliver unique experiential offerings for events across Africa and beyond. With other 20 years in the management consulting and development sector, he has delivered events across the globe including in Botswana, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, and Zambia.



Victor Mensah has delivered seminal events for governments and international organisations such as the African Development Bank (AfDB), The Presidency - South Africa, UNDP, UNFPA, Ecobank, IOM, Barclays Bank, African Union Commission (AUC), etc. as a Project Manager and Moderator. He brings in professionalism in design and delivery as well as the candour and lighheartedness necessary to keep the programe going. A former lecturer in Marketing and Business Communications at the University of Cape Coast, he is an orator, excellent writter and professional rapportour. He holds an MSc in Management and post graduate certifications in project management (PM2), education, protocol and international relations, events management, as well as change facilitation. He is a member of Coaches and Mentors Southern Africa (COMENSA) and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Instittue (CMI) in the UK. His key skills include Moderation/Facilitation, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Optimisation of Organisation/Team Structuring and Placement, as well as Team Building, etc. A member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and Youth Interventions Programmes Association (YIPA, USA), he was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management (FInstILM) UK. He sits on the wikieducator global community council of the Open Education Resources (OER) Foundation, New Zealand.

HELLEN NGWIRA MWAMBA

HELLEN NGWIRA MWAMBA

Hellen Ngwira Mwamba is a visionary leader and
the CEO of HNM Group of Companies. With a deep
understanding of the marketing landscape and a
passion for driving business growth, she has successfully
guided the companies to new heights. She is recognized
as a thought leader in the industry and continues to
inspire and drive the Companies success through their
commitment to excellence.
Her unwavering commitment to excellence and ability
to consistently deliver exceptional results make her an
unstoppable force in the marketing industry. She has
already garnered an impressive list of awards in 2022.
These include Manufacturing Founder of the Year
at the FOYA awards, where they competed against
businesses from seven African countries; first prize in
the Female Agro Business Entrepreneur category at the
Zambia Bureau of Standards / Zambia Association of
Manufacturers awards; and a Certificate of Recognition
for the Most Innovative Product Runner Up and lastly
Nominated for Best Product Innovation of the year 2022
and Best Product launch of the year 2022 by the Zambia
Institute of Marketing.

LADY NORENA

LADY NORENA

Norena Mutoya Chiteba (Lady Norena) is Founder and Visionary of one of the most notable young womens organisations in Zambia called KUPES Young Womens Network (KUPES), a network of with a focus on empowering and transforming young women from all walks of life and shaping them into exceptional leaders for positive change. The network currently has 3,000 members from a membership of 9 girls in 2015.
Lady Norena has a Marketing & Public Relations background with over 15 years of corporate experience, having held various positions such as Assistant Director for Marketing & Communications (Finance Bank), Head of Marketing and Communications (BancABC) and as Country Manager, Corporate Affairs (Standard Chartered Zambia).
She holds an Executive MBA in Leadership & Wealth Creation from the University of Lusaka plus other qualifications including one in Diplomatic Practice, Protocol & Public Relations from the Zambia Institute of Diplomacy and International Relations in Lusaka, Zambia.
She is a sought after Transformational Speaker and Trainer with a strong affiliation towards Personal Branding and leadership and has spoken at several forums and with different organizations (local and international).
Lady Norena is a former Board member of the National Sports Council of Zambia and this was after having served two successful terms as President of the Zambia Squash Association (first female ever). She serves on several Boards and as a Council Member at one of the top universities in Zambia.
She currently hosts a 5 minute segment every weekdays on Radio Christian Voice called Bwaca, Bwaca Na Mano with a focus on various topics from business to lifestyle.
Lady Norena has received several awards in recognition of her work with young women and girls in the country. In March 2016 she received the Mentorship of the Year Award at the Zambia Women of the year Awards. November 2022 saw her receive the Young Women Empowerment Award from the Dominion Mission Theological University at the Virtuous Woman Awards and most recently the Brenda Muntemba Mentorship award 2023.
Lady Norena is married with 4 children. She is extremely passionate about young women and believes that a fully empowered woman can be a force for social change.