Broadcast Media Awards - Southern Africa 2025

Jacqueline Lawrence Mwakyambiki is an accomplished entrepreneur and Director of Mbeya Highlands FM Radio, a leading media company in Tanzania. Born and raised in Mbeya, Tanzania, Jacqueline developed an early passion for business and entrepreneurship. After completing her studies in International Business and Finance, she gained experience in various fields such as project formulation and planning, economic trend forecasting, and international marketing.

With her diverse skill set and entrepreneurial spirit, Jacqueline’s holds a leading role in Mbeya Highlands FM Radio, a media company dedicated to bridging communication gaps between different sections of society and informing people through critical analysis of public policies, social and cultural issues. She ensures that her company serves the purpose of its editorial policies and upholds the roles of media as a mirror of society to inform the people.

Jacqueline’s passion and dedication to her work have not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized as a Captain of the Industry by TAYPA in 2015, a Young African Leader MWF Alumni of the US STATE Program, and a Laureate Global Fellow Alumni of the International Youth Foundation Program. In 2021, her company was awarded Best Communication Company by TWCC.

Beyond her work in media and broadcast management, Jacqueline is committed to making a positive impact on society. She has volunteered for various community development initiatives, including organizing mentorship programs for young entrepreneurs and supporting education and healthcare initiatives in her community.

Jacqueline’s leadership, vision, and dedication to her work have made her a respected figure in Tanzania’s business community. Her passion for entrepreneurship and commitment to making a positive impact on society serve as an inspiration to many young people in Tanzania and beyond.

Marcolene Roach, originally from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, embodies the mantra “knowledge is power,” a principle she has upheld throughout her life by continuously equipping herself with knowledge and skills.

Currently, Marcolene serves as the Station Manager at Poort FM, a community radio station in Eersterust, Pretoria. She also sits on the Board of the South African Community Radio Organisation (SACRO) and has been an adjudicator for the prestigious Telkom Radio Awards for the past four years.

With a proven track record as a Brand and Marketing Strategist, Marcolene has been instrumental in building both personal and professional brands. Her extensive experience in PR and marketing has given her deep insights into what drives successful campaigns and impactful launches.

Marcolene’s career journey includes roles at top corporate companies, and she is an esteemed alumnus of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Her career has also afforded her international training and work opportunities. Today, she co-owns a thriving Event Management Company (TFM Events), a Media Training Institute called the Media Wave Institute and an Aviation Company (Speedy
Aviation).

Marcolene’s qualifications are as impressive as her experience. She holds certifications as a Certified Master Office Professional (CMOP), Advanced Radio Certificate (Wits Radio Academy), Radio Station Management National Certificate and is a qualified Facilitator, Assessor, Moderator and Skills Development Facilitator (SDF). Her academic credentials include qualifications in Project Management,
Strategic Branding, PR and Marketing, Communication Science, Management Development, and Information and Knowledge Management.

Marcolene Roach is a dynamic leader and an inspiring professional whose expertise and passion continue to leave a significant impact on the broadcasting and corporate landscapes.

Dr Noxolo Kubheka-Dlamini, Founder and Managing Director of Zowiumi Holdings is an experienced professional in ICT, Financial Services, Infrastructure and Logistics with specialisation in ICT Strategy & Planning, Architecture, Data & Analytics, Operations Technology, Telecoms as well as Information and Cyber Security field.

She uses the platform provided by Zowiumi Holdings to empower the next generation of innovative thinkers and entrepreneurs, particularly those who may be socioeconomically disadvantaged from marginalised, underprivileged and poor society with limited exposure enabling them to become the best version of themselves. She is a firm believer that greatness is possible through hard work ethic, dedication and passion.

Ms. Zainab Suliman is a dedicated education innovator who has successfully integrated satellite technology and broadcasting to deliver quality education and skills development opportunities to students and learners across South Africa. With a strong commitment to bridging educational gaps, she has led initiatives that leverage technology to create equitable access to learning resources, empowering communities, and shaping the future of education delivery. A major component of her Management Role includes insightful oversight of the broadcasting studio at Stellenbosch University, thus successfully enabling lecturers to deliver content to students across the world through broadcasting and streaming.

Academic Qualifications:
Ms Suliman holds a BA(Hons) in Business Management from the University of Lincoln and various other management certifications. Esteemed within academic circles as a forerunner, both in Business and as a Woman in Leadership.

Heading up the Telematic Schools Project for over a decade. This project has garnered attention support from partners in South Africa and Internationally. This decade-long project has achieved immense success under her leadership. In addition to her work in schools, Ms Suliman has pioneered educational programs in correctional service centres, equipping inmate and offender teachers with skills and resources to improve their chances of successful reintegration into society. Her work reflects a commitment to transformation, empowerment and using technology as a bridge to opportunity.

Ms Zainab Suliman’s career spans two decades. With over 20 years’ experience within the Education Sector, 15 of those years in a Management position, refining her skill set across management disciplines: Business Management, Project Management, Strategic Management, Organisational Change Management and Training. Zainab is passionate about effecting change, her four pillars that drive this change are: “Diversity through Leadership, the necessary application of Critical Thinking, Quality and Accessible Educational Projects across board, leading to lasting and Impactful Experiences.”

Ms Suliman has successfully implemented, managed and executed the following:

1. Collaboratively Designing a full Operational Online System which manages and tracks all Business Activities.
2. Managing an innovating a state-of-the-art Studio at Stellenbosch University.
3. Assisting the Department of Basic Education (DBE) with an Educational Solution for Correctional Services.
4. Conceptualising, Designing and Managing a Skills Development Programme for Learners, executed nationwide.
5. Organically growing the Telematic Schools Project through innovative ideas and benchmark execution.

Amidst her role in Management in Education, Ms. Suliman has a keen passion for developing Women in Leadership. Testimony to the active and endearing role she plays in this space.