I am a technologist, investor, and mining & energy strategist based in Lusaka, Zambia, working at the intersection of policy, capital, technology, and long-term economic development. Over the past two decades, I have worked across Liberia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, the United States, and Zambia, helping organizations and entrepreneurs design strategies, deploy capital, and build systems that endure.
My professional work spans both public-interest mandates and private investment pursuits. In Zambia, I am deeply involved in shaping the country’s mining and energy strategy through my work with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and its mining subsidiary, Industrial Resources Limited (IRL). This role places me at the centre of national efforts to strengthen domestic participation in the mining value chain, modernise mineral licensing and trading platforms, support exploration partnerships, and align Zambia’s resource endowment with the global energy transition. Much of my focus is on turning natural resource wealth into long-term industrial capacity, energy security, and broad-based economic value.
Alongside my public-sector responsibilities, I am building Ngoli Capital, a Zambia-first investment platform grounded in disciplined capital allocation, systems thinking, and a long-term ownership mindset. Through Ngoli Capital, I explore opportunities across mining, energy, agriculture, technology, and real assets—seeking businesses that solve real problems, compound over time, and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s development. My investment philosophy draws inspiration from global best practice, but is firmly rooted in African realities.
I am also deeply committed to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and narrative-building. I co-host Scale Up Africa, a podcast dedicated to fostering resilient African entrepreneurs and operators navigating complex markets. Through my writing at mulu.mba, I publish essays and reflections on human capital, technology, investment, leadership, and the structural challenges—and opportunities—facing African economies. Writing, for me, is both a thinking tool and a way of contributing to a broader conversation about how Africa builds durable institutions and enterprises.
Over the years, I have advised founders, startups, and growing businesses across sectors, helping them sharpen strategy, improve execution, and think more clearly about scale and sustainability. I am particularly interested in how data, digital tools, and thoughtful governance can improve decision-making—whether in a startup, a state-owned enterprise, or an investment portfolio.
At the core of my work is a belief in long-term thinking: that Africa’s future will be shaped not by quick wins, but by patient capital, capable institutions, skilled people, and a willingness to build systems that outlast individuals. I am motivated by continuous learning, collaboration across disciplines, and the responsibility to leave behind stronger platforms for those who come next.
This site is where I share ideas in progress, lessons learned, and frameworks I find useful—across investing, strategy, leadership, and life. If any of it helps you think more clearly or build more deliberately, then it is doing its job.