James is a distinguished Civil Engineer and MBA graduate specializing in infrastructure planning, development, and policy guidance across Southern Africa. With a wealth of experience spanning multiple countries in the SADC region and Europe, he has dedicated his career to enhancing water and sanitation, urban development, solid waste management, transport, and climate change projects.

Areas of Expertise

• Infrastructure Planning, Development, and Management
• Policy Guidance
• Water and Sanitation Sector
• Groundwater Governance
• Urban Development
• Solid Waste Management
• Transport
• Climate Change Projects

Highest Qualification

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Institution where Qualification was Acquired

University of the Free State, Graduate School of Business

Notable Achievements

• Established and led the SADC-GMI as its inaugural Executive Director since 2016.
• Developed and implemented rolling five-year Strategic and Financial Sustainability plans to ensure the future success of SADC-GMI.
• Extensive experience living and working in various countries within the SADC region, including Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
• Dedicated to advancing infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives in Southern Africa.