Lusaka / Johannesburg – February 1, 2026
Chapes Investment Company Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Nyembe Chapeshamano as Lead: Business Development, strengthening the company’s strategic capacity to advance investment facilitation, partnerships, and high-impact business platforms across Africa.
The appointment was announced by Ms Memory Nalumbwe, Founder and Managing Director of Chapes Investment Company Limited, who described the move as a strategic step aligned with the company’s growth trajectory and pan-African mandate.
“Nyembe brings a rare combination of strategic insight, operational depth and continental perspective. His extensive experience across media, events, trade facilitation and digital platforms will significantly enhance our business development function and our ability to deliver value-driven partnerships,” said Ms Nalumbwe.
Strengthening Business Development and Partnerships
In his role as Lead: Business Development, Mr Chapeshamano will be responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives, expanding stakeholder engagement, and supporting the development of investment platforms, conferences, trade missions and sector-focused engagements aligned with the company’s commitment to sustainable development.
His appointment supports Chapes Investment Company Limited’s focus on:
- Foreign direct investment facilitation
- Trade and investment promotion
- B2B and G2B collaboration
- High-impact conferences, forums and executive engagements
A Proven Pan-African Leader
Mr Chapeshamano is the Founder and Director of Business Development at Wazhila Media Group, where he leads a diversified portfolio of digital publications and platforms, including Travel & Tour Africa Magazine, Energy Infrastructure News, Business News Zambia Newspaper, and Digital Africa Magazine. In addition to publishing, Wazhila Media Group delivers market research, sector-focused training, workshops, conferences and business forums, as well as digital services through its Wazhila Online division.
With over 25 years of experience spanning IT, events management, trade facilitation and media, Mr Chapeshamano brings a multidisciplinary skill set covering project management, business facilitation, content strategy, and conference production. His career reflects a consistent focus on building platforms that connect businesses, policymakers and investors across key growth sectors.
Aligned Vision for Africa’s Growth
Ms Nalumbwe emphasised that the appointment reflects a shared vision for Africa’s development:
“Nyembe’s passion for Africa’s growth, innovation and empowerment aligns strongly with our values. His leadership will be instrumental as we scale our solutions and deepen our impact across priority sectors such as infrastructure, energy, technology, tourism and financial services.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mr Chapeshamano expressed his commitment to advancing the company’s mission:
“I am honoured to join Chapes Investment Company Limited at a time when Africa’s investment and development agenda demands collaboration, innovation and execution. I look forward to contributing to platforms that translate opportunity into sustainable impact.”
Looking Ahead
With this appointment, Chapes Investment Company Limited reinforces its position as a trusted investment facilitation and partnership platform, committed to connecting capital, policy and enterprise in support of Africa’s long-term development.