Our Team
SIAZ Executive Board
The SIAZ Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer who are elected by members for a 2-year term.

matanda Mwewa
President
Matanda is the President of the Association, has over 10 years experience in working in various organisations from SHS, Installations, solar project development and management duties. Companies he has worked for specialized in the supply and installation of small, medium, and large scale solar and hybrid systems. His current role is focused on business development and gathering market information related to solar projects in the industry and region. He holds MEng in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Zambia.

Mulenga Chanda
Vice President
Mulenga is the Country Director of Namene Solar Zambia (NSZ). He is also Solar Industry Association of Zambia Vice President. Prior to this role, Mulenga was the Country Manager for Namene Solar Zambia. He is responsible for developing and driving the NSZ business strategy while balancing governance, financial performance, risk management, distribution of solar lights, and people development. He has over 9 years’ experience in market and social research consultancy working for private sector, NGO development and government agencies. His scope of experience is vast having worked with different populations across Africa, including Zambia. He has worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, and Zimbabwe

Shyamal Patel
Treasurer
Shyamal leads Switch ACDC, a solar company with a vision that strives to drive a Go Green campaign on all sectors of the economy in Zambia and Africa. He Has worked in the renewable energy industry since 2001 primarily designing and commissioning off grid systems and moving onto residential and commercial systems in 2012. With an extensive background in business administration, finance, and technical skills he has built Switch ACDC from the ground up. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical and electrical Engineering.

Tariro Karira
Secretary
Tariro is a dedicated professional with a strong background in marketing and communication. With 10 years of experience, she currently serves as the Head of Marketing and Communication at VITALITE Zambia. Tariro holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Lusaka. Her true passion lies in impact work, particularly in enhancing the lives of underserved communities through electrification initiatives and addressing the social gaps resulting from a lack of electricity in rural areas. As the Board Secretary for the Solar Industry Association of Zambia, Tariro brings her expertise and commitment to drive positive change in the solar industry.

Michelo Siachoono
Administrative Manager
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