H․E․ Macenje Mazoka 2025 Speaker

“H.E. Ms. Macenje “Che Che” Mazoka is the High Commissioner of Zambia to the United Kingdom, where she plays a leading role in strengthening Zambia’s bilateral relations, advancing trade and investment opportunities, and representing Zambia at the Commonwealth, the African Union Head of Mission Group in London, and other multilateral forums. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Board of Governors and is the Treasurer of the AU Heads of Mission Group in London and a member of its Economic Committee.

With over 30 years of international experience in communications, strategy, and partnership development, Ms. Mazoka has worked across media, business, civil society, and governance. Before her diplomatic appointment, she held senior leadership roles at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), spearheading funding partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. Earlier in her career, she worked with the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the United States, in addition to teaching graduate-level courses in Media Literacy and Ethics.

Ms. Mazoka is widely recognised for her ability to connect diverse stakeholders, foster strategic collaborations, and champion innovative approaches to Africa’s development. She holds a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University, an M.A. in Media Management from The New School in New York, and an Executive Management Development qualification from the University of Stellenbosch Business School in South Africa.”