Our People

The USAID Southern Africa Trade Hub is supported by a long-term team of regional and international experts based in Gaborone, Botswana.

Albert Makochekanwa

Albert Makochekanwa

Trade Analyst
Amantle Nyemo

Amantle Nyemo

Accounts Assistant
Aron Gaokgosi

Aron Gaokgosi

Driver
Bridget Senthufhe

Bridget Senthufhe

Office Manager
Cosmas Mamhunze

Cosmas Mamhunze

AGOA Trade Specialist
Cuan Opperman

Cuan Opperman

Agribusiness Value Chain Specialist
Daniel Wolf

Daniel Wolf

Market Linkages & Investment Specialist
Emile Matthee

Emile Matthee

Finance and Investment Advisor
Gina van Schalkwyk

Gina van Schalkwyk

Communications Advisor
James Maringwa

James Maringwa

Trade Analyst
Joyce Madimabe

Joyce Madimabe

Administrative Assistant
Kedibonye Mmalane

Kedibonye Mmalane

Driver
Kevin Kabunda

Kevin Kabunda

Private Sector Engagement Specialist
Lawrence Kubanga

Lawrence Kubanga

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Letsiwe Dlamini

Letsiwe Dlamini

Trade Capacity Building Advisor
Magdeline Mabua

Magdeline Mabua

Transit Specialist
Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett

Textile and Apparel Value Chain Specialist
Monjie Kathurima

Monjie Kathurima

Finance Manager
Natasha Ward

Natasha Ward

Trade in Services Advisor
Nelson Chisenga

Nelson Chisenga

Agricultural Economist / Food Security Specialist
Nomasomi Mpofu

Nomasomi Mpofu

Gender Integration Specialist
Osadi Kebasitile

Osadi Kebasitile

Grants Manager
Ranga Munyaradzi

Ranga Munyaradzi

Senior Customs Advisor
Reginald T. Selelo

Reginald T. Selelo

Investment Promotion/FDI Specialist
Romance Sampa

Romance Sampa

Energy Advisor
Tomasz Iwanow

Tomasz Iwanow

Trade Economist