Joshua Chimakula Ngoma
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Joshua Chimakula Ngoma

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Joshua Chimakula Ngoma is a published author, serial social entrepreneur, and veteran of the African mining industry—a man who has spent a lifetime digging for value, first in the earth and now in people. He is the author of Primed: The Hidden Power That Shapes What We Do, Buy, and Believe and It’s Time for Africa: Embracing Our Ancient Roots and Charting a Prosperous Tomorrow.

Born in Zambia in 1960, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from the Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall, United Kingdom, and a Master of Engineering in Project Management from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. In 2025, the European International University, Paris, conferred on him a Professional Doctorate in Global Leadership and Management.

With almost three decades in mining, he held senior positions in Zambia and South Africa. In the late 1990s, he joined a group of emerging mining entrepreneurs who formed Eyesizwe Mining, which later played a pivotal role in creating Exxaro Resources. He later became founding CEO of Tranter Holdings, growing it to four subsidiaries, three countries, and more than 300 employees between 2007 and 2012.

In 2012 he left mining not to retire but to 'refire.' In 2013 he founded the Enterprising Africa Regional Network Proprietary Limited (EARN), which became operational on 1 September 2014 and focuses on developing young Africans in entrepreneurship and innovation across agriculture, food, and energy. In Primed, he writes about influence, identity, and leadership as a practitioner, convinced that our environments shape outcomes at least as much as our talents do—and that leaders, teachers, and parents can learn to design better ones.

A dedicated family man, married to Susan Nyirenda since 1991, and father to Daliso and Natasha, Joshua infuses strong family values and the ethos of giving back into all aspects of his life. His belief in the power of knowledge and generosity manifests in his support for the education of extended family members and his commitment to lifelong learning.

Joshua’s journey is a testament to the power of vision, entrepreneurship, and education in creating a positive global impact, making him a renowned social entrepreneur and mentor.
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