Dr Johnstone Chikwanda – Advisory Board Member

Dr Johnstone Chikwanda is a leading Zambian energy policy expert and Global Ambassador on Energy and Climate Change for the Forum of African Traditional Authorities. In his interview, he calls for diversifying beyond hydro, fast-tracking solar and storage, and building local skills. He supports policy reforms to cut costs, boost manufacturing, and envisions a unified African electricity market.

Ian Griffiths – Advisory Board Member
Ian Griffiths is Country Director at Enersado Energy Limited Zambia, leading renewable energy projects outside Lusaka. He discusses the need for affordable finance, praises Zambia’s open-access policy, and shares lessons from starting Enersado’s first solar farm. His hands-on approach and background as a helicopter pilot help him deliver impact in remote areas.

Rose Chikotola-Sichizya – Advisory Board Member
Rose Chikotola-Sichizya coordinates the Proudly Zambian Campaign at the Zambia Association of Manufacturers. She highlights the need to balance growing demand with reliable supply for manufacturing and advocates decentralised solar and storage for C&I users. She values partnership, collaboration, and seamless execution to drive Zambia’s industrial growth.

Mbiko Banda – Advisory Board Member
Mbiko Banda is an Electrical Engineer and Research Lead at Africa GreenCo, combining technical expertise with market insight. She focuses on improving energy access through open-access regimes, bankable PPAs, and regional interconnection. Passionate about SDG 7, she works to make the energy market more reliable, inclusive, and investment-ready.