Willah Joseph Mudolo | |
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| Born | August 25, 1980 (age 45) Mufulira, Zambia |
| Education | Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Business School |
| Spouse | Zethu Mudolo |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | https://wjmudolo.com |
Willah Joseph Mudolo (born August 25, 1980) is a Zambian businessman, philanthropist, and political figure. He has been associated with ventures in mining, agriculture, and real estate. In Zambia, he is the founder of the National Economic Transformation Party (NETP). [1] [2]
Mudolo was born in Mufulira, Zambia. His father, Joseph Mudolo, worked at Mufulira Mine, and his mother, Ruth Nakawala Mudolo, was a grocery store clerk. Mudolo's formal education began at Nsami Primary School in 1987, followed by Mulekatembo Basic School and Isoka Secondary School in Zambia. After secondary school, he earned an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification from the United Kingdom. He then went to acquire an MBA in Finance and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria, an MBA from Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School, and an MSc in Finance & Accounting from The University of Salford. He also has an Executive Education in Private Equity from London Business School, and an Executive Diploma in Advanced Research from Robert Kennedy College in Switzerland. [3] [4]
Mudolo co-founded the African Development Funding (ADF) Group, where he is President of Global Operations. The group is involved in private equity and fund management, with interests in construction, mining, oil and gas, and consulting. Media reports have credited him with participating in investment mobilization for projects including Egypt's New Administrative Capital. He is a stakeholder in companies such as the African Development Funding Group (ADF) and the RP Energy Fund. [5] [6] [7] [8]
Mudolo was a member of the Patriotic Front (Zambia) in the mid-2000s, though his focus at the time remained on business. In 2020, he founded the National Economic Transformation Party (NETP), promoting an economic reform agenda. [9] On 28 August 2025, he announced his intention to contest the presidency in the 2026 Zambian general election. [10] Mudolo has been described as an Honorary Ambassador to the Pan-African Parliament for Energy and Humanitarian Advancement, where he has promoted energy initiatives and humanitarian programmes. [11]
Mudolo established the WJ Mudolo Foundation, which funds development and community empowerment projects in Zambia and other African countries. The organisation’s initiatives have focused on health, education, and poverty alleviation. [12]
Mudolo has been a co-accused in a high-profile case in South Africa alongside pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, relating to allegations of fraud and money laundering. He has denied wrongdoing and maintains that the accusations are politically or personally motivated. In December 2024, he lodged complaints against members of the prosecution, alleging misconduct and perjury during the proceedings. [13] [14] [15] [16]
Mudolo is married to Zethu Mudolo, a South African national, and they have three children. He is a practicing Christian and has spoken publicly about the influence of faith in his personal and professional life.