Sindiso Ngwenya

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Sindiso Ngwenya
Born (1951-04-16) 16 April 1951 (age 70)
NationalityZimbabwean
CitizenshipZimbabwe
Alma mater University Not Stated
(Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography)
University Not Stated
(Master of Science in Transportation & Traffic Planning)
Occupation Business Executive
& Business Administrator
Years active1976 — present
Known for Administration, Management
Title Secretary General
COMESA
Spouse(s)Mrs. Ngwenya

Sindiso Ndema Ngwenya, is a Zimbabwean economist and transportation expert. He was the Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Prior to that, he served as the Assistant Secretary General of COMESA in charge of Programmes, from 1998 until 2008. [1]

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Overview

Sindiso Ngwenya was appointed as secretary general at COMESA in May 2008. He replaced Erastus J. O. Mwencha, who was secretary general from 1998 until 2008. [2]

Background and education

He was born on 16 April 1951. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography. He also holds the degree of Master of Science in Transportation and Traffic Planning.

Other considerations

He is married and is the father of three children. Sindiso Ngwenya serves as the chairman, board of governors, Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), a policy analysis and policy dialogue forum, promoting and supporting an Africa that is free from hunger and poverty. [3] He also serves as the vice chairperson of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) board of directors.

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References

  1. COMESA, . "COMESA Secretary General's Biography". Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Retrieved 30 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. The Herald Staff, . (21 May 2008). "Africa: Zimbabwean Gets Top Comesa Post". The Herald (Zimbabwe) via AllAfrica.com . Retrieved 16 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. FANRPAN, . "FANRPAN Board of Governors". Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN). Retrieved 31 July 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)