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    Eng.Lightness Ladislaus Salema

    Administrative Assistant +255 715 636 678 lightness@FiveStarEquitiesTanzania.com

    Biography

    A seasoned socio-economic development expert with over 17 years of experience in business consultancy and mentorship, particularly focused on empowering women and youth across Africa. She is deeply committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and 17 through innovative solutions that tackle social and economic challenges, enhance community well-being, and promote sustainable growth.

     

    She currently serves as the Tanzania Country Head for Commonwealth Business Women Africa and the Vice President of the African Women in Leadership Organization (Tanzanian Chapter). Her passion for natural resources—especially minerals—led her to found Women in Mining Operations, an association dedicated to mineral value addition in Tanzania, where she serves as CEO.

     

    An accomplished serial entrepreneur, her business interests span multiple sectors including mining, construction, agriculture, environment, and tourism. She is the Chief Executive Director of Dream Developers Company Ltd, Technical Director at Kipindi Thamani Madini Ltd, and Director of Zeem Construction Company.

     

    She is also a professional network marketer recognized for her leadership and commitment to nurturing others. Her work has empowered over 50,000 youth and mentored more than 300 emerging leaders across more than eight countries. Through these efforts, she has received multiple awards and honors from international organizations and institutions.

     

    In addition, she serves as a Climate Change Ambassador for the Sharon Ringo Foundation, advocating for environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

    Areas of Expertise

    2025-Present

    Five Star Equities Tanzania, LTD.

    Administrative Assistant

    2021

    Kipindi Thamani Madini Ltd, Co-Founder

    2015-2019

    Enlightened Christian Gathering Church, Ministering Pastor at Dar Es Salaam branch

    2015-Present

    Founder and Executive Secretary of WIMO (WOMEN IN MINING OPERATIONS)

    Education

    • B.Sc. (Hons) Electrical Engineering, University of Dar Es Salaam
    • Postgraduate Diploma in Facilities Management with Leeds Metropolitan University in the UK
    • Level 2 ACCA – Accounting Studies