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Japhet Banda is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of driving transformative change and growth in the private sector. As Owner Manager at Miranda Logistics Zambia, he has spearheaded the development of a state-of-the-art transportation and logistical services company, unlocking new markets and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Prior to this role, Japhet held senior positions at Zambia Sugar Plc, where he championed sustainable development initiatives and stakeholder engagement, and SABMiller Zambia, where he implemented the Sustainable Development Way Programme. Japhet holds a Master of Commerce degree from Rhodes University and has expertise in management consulting, business strategy, change management, and program management.

Experience

    • Owner Manager
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Lusaka, Zambia

      We are a Zambian-based company specializing in cross-country haulage. With our state-of-the-art machinery, technology, and agile team, we are sure to give you nothing short of Zambia’s finest transportation and logistical services. Our vision is to unlock all roads leading to your desired destination in the most reliable, secure, and speediest of ways. For us, no journey is inconceivable because, We don’t look for ways, We make them.

    • Human Resources Director
      • Mar 2019 - Nov 2023
      • Zambia

    • Head - Corporate Affairs and Communications
      • Apr 2015 - Mar 2019
      • Zambia

      Advocacy, Stakeholder Management and Regulatory EnvironmentProtect social license to operate through advocacy opportunities in the areas of Trade, policy and regulatory matters, environmental impacts, Human rights and development, Community and outgrower development. Ensure that the regional and global trading arrangements that the business operates in are beneficial as far as domestic market protection and preferential market access opportunities are concerned and that domestic regulated markets for the products that business produce are supportive of sustainable investment.SustainabilityManage and implement the Sustainable Development Strategy and practice in line the business's sustainable development priorities. The sustainable development priorities should help the business to focus on the material opportunities and risks that arise from the environment, social and economic footprints. Facilitate the Sustainable Development Assessment reporting and publication of the Annual Sustainable Development Report.Creating Shared Value – Thriving AfricaDevelop and implement a CSV strategy that redefines productivity in the value chain (optimize smallholder development projects in agriculture, better stewardship of water resources to mitigate supply risks and allow communities to improve the efficiencies of their own agricultural undertakings, use fallow land to cultivate market ready crops for retail and improve commercial competitiveness through trader capacitation. Monitor, evaluate and report on CSV development projects and Human Rights initiatives and outcomes in the context of company and regulatory requirements and Best Practices in a way that enhances social-economic and natural resource stewardship credentials.Communications and Reputational ManagementDevelop and implement an internal & external communications strategy that supports corporate and product reputation management through media, Stakeholder Relations and Corporate branding.

    • Corporate Affairs Manager
      • Jul 2011 - Mar 2015

      Responsible for Corporate Affairs, Communications, Stakeholder engagement and Sustainable Development for Zambian Breweries Plc, National Breweries Plc and Heinrick’s Syndicate.Primary Purpose of the JobTo strategically manage and implement the “Sustainable Development Way” Programme in line with the SABMiller 10 Sustainable Development Priorities in Zambian Breweries, National Breweries and Heinrick’s Syndicate. The priorities help the businesses to focus on the material opportunities and risks that arise from the environmental, social and economic footprints. The 10 priorities also form the basis for performance management using the Sustainable Development Stairways and the Sustainable Assessment Matrix (SAM) measurement system, which is embedded into the businesses’ operations and enables each operation to measure its performance against the 10 Sustainable Development Priorities.

    • National Programme Manager - Youth Employment
      • Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

Education

  • 2007 - 2010
    Rhodes University
    Master of Commerce, Strategic Management

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