Student Profiles

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Bright Bwalya	Winfant Mkandawire
Timothy Bwalya	Edward Mumaena
Jairo Chama	Sakanya Mununga
Karim Chembwana	Francis Musialike
MacEdrick Chiluba	Naomi Musonda
Mukuka Chinama	Ernest Mutale
Claude Kakaya	Ephraim Muwowu
Headson Kambue	Tobias Ngoma
Derwin Lombe	Justine Sememba
Marvine Mambwe	Noble Sikalangwa

My name is Bright Bwalya; I was born in October 1983 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. I am the fourth born in the family of six, two boys and four sisters and our elder sister died in 2004.

I started my primary education in the year 1991 at Ndola Modern High School. I went to do my junior secondary at Chilengwa Basic School from 1998 to 1999. I proceeded to senior secondary school at Masala Secondary School, where I completed in the year 2003.

In the year 2004, I started working at a Private clinic as a Receptionist for 2 years. My Boss promised to help with the payment of part of the fees; towards the course I wanted to study. I decided to study mechanics, which I had desired to do. I consulted around from different people to the best place to undertake my studies. And all advised me to go to Mechanics For Africa, so I applied and was accepted as a first year student

I am single currently and a single orphaned young man living with my mother, who does volunteer work at our local clinic in Mushili. As a family we congregate at St. Peters Catholic Church in Mushili. I am a secretary in our small Christian community section. My hobbies are writing letters, listening to gospel music, playing badminton, cycling and making new friends.

I was born on 21^st June 1983 and I’m the fourth born and the only living one in the family in the family of four.

Mum died earlier than my father, when I was so young. And died when I was in grade seven, and this disturbed my learning but I managed to finish. I am a first year student at Mechanics for Africa.

I did my primary education in Ndola at Dambo Primary School, and my secondary education in Luanshya at Roan Antelope Secondary School.

The death of my father has made me to realise that there is some one above, who is God Almighty. The creator and provider for the needs of the people. I even started going to church (catholic) and under went spiritual guidance now a born again. I am a strong Christian and a member of Saint Vincent- De- Paul, which helps vulnerable people in communities.

The 30^th November 1983 unveiled the thought of my life as mom travelled about 350 kilometres to give birth to her baby boy. This was in the capital city of Zambia, Lusaka. I was born and grandfather named me Jairo.

At six months we travelled back to Ndola to join Dad and my only elder sister Theren. After me come two brothers and sisters namely Debbra, Stephan, Stave and Harry of ages 22, 19, 16 and 2 respectively. We are all staying together with both parents.

Am a religious person with all my faith in God. At church am committed to Drama Ministry. I enjoy writing plays and poems when free.

I did my primary education at Kaloko Basic School from 1988 to 1994 after which I qualified to go to Masala Secondary School, where I did my junior and part of senior secondary. After being sent away from school due to non-payment of fees, I joined my mum to manage a small business. Though it turned out to be an experience, and God was still faithful to me.

In 2001 I got a job at a service station, where I worked for two years. I then started a business from my savings after the closure of the station but I decided to invest in education due to reasons. I did Information technology certificate level last year at Mobile Mission Maintenance Vocational Training Centre. It was at this college where I heard about Mechanics for Africa (MFAZ). As I had a greater interest in engineering, I applied and thank God, for opportunity to study. I am a first year student at MFAZ fulfilling my ambition.

My name is Karim Chembwana and I am a male Zambian citizen aged 22. I was born in a friendly city of Ndola. I started my school in 1991. I did my primary, junior and senior school at the following schools: Kalweo Middle Basic School form 1991 to 1998, Mahati Magandhi secondary from 1999 to 2000 and Chiwala High School form 2001 to 2003. I obtained the following; primary level certificate, junior level school certificate and Ordinary level school certificate respectively.

Moreover, I am a Muslim by religion and I’m single. My parents came from different backgrounds in the sense that my father was from Muslim background while my mother was from a Christian background. Unfortunate, they both past on. I come from a family of ten (10), five (5) females now only four (4) as one passed on and five (5) males, me being the eighth (8) born.

Currently I’m doing a first year mechanics at Mechanics for Africa (MFAZ) and I live with my sister who does not work but she is married. The husband to my sister is my sponsor.

I was born on 6^th September 1974. I have a younger brother and eight sisters, four elder and four younger. My father and mother have since passed away, being four and two years respectively.

I graduated from high school in 1992 with a full school certificate. My father was a Mechanical Engineer and from him I learnt to appreciate and love machines and engines. Whenever it was possible I worked with him and over the years. I found I was keener on motor vehicle engineering. Today it has become necessary for me to be trained in this career with Mechanics For Africa.

I am barely a month at this college but I believe I am at the right place. The activities and curriculum is to my liking and it suits my plans for the future.

Well, when tomorrow comes, being fully a qualified motor vehicle engineer, I pray that I am the answer for God’s will in my country.

Lastly, I go to Bethel City Church in Ndola a branch of the Apostolic Church in Zambia. And I’m very much single at the moment.

First and foremost, I would like to appreciate for this opportunity of writing a profile. I am single young man aged 23. I completed my secondary school in 2003 and obtained a certificate.

I was born in a Christian family and my father was a pastor. As he was on the Lord call for ministry in another province. On his way, he was involved in a road accident and died in the year 2003.

I did lost hope of ever going to study at a college, thanks to my mother who kept encouraging me to pray to God. In 2005, I applied at MFAZ and I was selected as a first year student.

We are six in the family and I am the only boy. Besides my mother does a simple business for home consumption.

I am aged 21, and the first born in a family of five (5), three (3) brothers and a sister. Iam staying with both parents, Mum being a Teacher by professional and Dad a medical Doctor. Iam a Christian, we go to Seventh Day Adventist Church in Kansenshi, Ndola.

I went to Kansenshi Basic School for my grade 1- 7. I did my junior grade at Chifubu Secondary School. I proceeded to senior secondary at St. Andrews High school. After I completed school I started doing basics in computer programming certificate at Mobile Mission Maintenance Vocational Training College.

It was while at this college I heard of Mechanics For Africa College, and applied and was accepted. I’m currently a first year student and enjoying my lessons at this college.

I’m Headson C. Kambeu, in first year at Mechanics for Africa (MFAZ). I’m sponsoring myself for the course. I’m courting and hope to get married as soon as I finish my training. I’m a born again Christian and since childhood I’ve been brought up under the reverence of God. I’m a third born in the family of nine (9) I live in Mushili and I still go for work at PG BISONITE after attending college. I go for work at nighttime. My work schedule is 4 days nighttime and 4 days off duty. My parents are based in the rural part of Ndola.

My desire to do mechanics are based on two facts. Firstly it is my desire since childhood and this time I’m striving to acquire the knowledge about machines and to be acquainted with parts of vehicle and engine parts. Secondly I want to establish my own firm for repairing vehicles

My congregation is Baptist and I go to Masala Baptist and my pastor’s name is Pastor Adamson Shamfuti.

I am Derwin Lombe aged 27 years. I stay in Ndola, Lubuto West Township. My father died in 1988 and remained with mum, who used sell at the market for our education. I completed my grade 12, in 1996. I wanted to go to college, but could not afford the fees. However, I started fundraising by working as a Mini-bus driver without a driving licence. I have a licence and became competent on the road now.

Here in our country, working as a Mini-driver, you have no job security. I attempted the in information technology to change my life. After finishing the computer course, I went back to driving. All this time I prayed to God to give me a job, which had security. I met my friend who introduced me to Mechanics for Africa and also drove the 2005 Soapbox Team in a hired bus to Livingstone. I did apply and was accepted, now I am studying as a first year student

After finishing my course I want to help people who are underprivileged and my country Zambia. I am married with a son. Thank you for understanding my background.

I was born in 1980 in Ndola Central Hospital, and started my school when I was eight years old. After I wrote my grade seven exams, unfortunately, my mother died.

I made it to grade eight and stopped briefly for sometime. At this time I never lived with my Dad, but my mother’s sisters. However, when I started living with my Dad, he sent me back to school continue with learning. I was very happy to be back at school. After completing my grade 12 in 2003, I spent two years without going to any college. I was selected to study at MFAZ this year.

I go to United Church of Zambia, while my Dad works at Zambia Telecommunication Limited. He has since remarried. I have 6 half brothers and a niece.

My name is Ernest Mutale born on 4^th July 1981. I am the first born in the family of six (6). I am single and staying with my mother, who is a widow. My mother sells second clothes, for support of the rest of the family. Before I came to Mechanics for Africa, I used to help sell the clothes.

I completed my grade 9 at Eagle High School in Mufulira, Copperbelt Province. I finished my senior level at the same school. I did computing in Computer Application programme and obtained a certificate. I could not find any job, so continued to do some distance learning with the University of Zambia and got an Advanced certificate in Information Technology.

At the moment, I am at Mechanics for Africa in the first year pursuing a technical skill in motor vehicle engineering. Currently, I live with Pastor George Bweupe here in Ndola.

My name is Winfant Mkandawire; I was born in 1982 in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province. I come from a family nine (9) and I’m the seventh (7) born. My father was a teacher and mum used to work in a shop in town. My father died when I was in my eleventh (11) grade. I started school when I was six (6) at Miseshi Primary School. And for my junior level I went to Ndeke Secondary School. When I was in grade 11, my father got transferred to another school and I remained to stay with my sister who was married with two children.

After finishing school I applied to a number of colleges and I was accepted from some but I could not afford for fees they were asking for. While I was wondering to whether I will ever get college education, I heard about Mechanics for Africa. I heard of their affordable fees and good curriculum, I applied and was fortunately accepted as a first year student. The interviews were not so simple as over 90 of us came and only 20 places were available.

My sister is the one paying for my college fees, which are very affordable. I thank Mechanics For Africa and all its partners for according us this rare opportunity. At the time of writing this profile I’m already two months old at this college. And already getting familiar with mechanics and enjoying my studies.

As stated above, I am Edward Mumena. I am a Zambian Male citizen born on 10^th November 1980. I’m single and come from a family of seven (7), that is two (2) boys and five (5) girls. I’m the second born in the family; both parents are alive and unemployed.

I started my grade one at Mabungo Primary School in 1987. I wrote my grade 7 exams in 1993, and from 1994 to 1995, I was doing my junior level at Kanini Basic School. I went on to Lubuto secondary School where I completed my senior grade from 1996 to 1998. Ever since my completion of school, I have not had an opportunity of attending any college until this year 2006, when I was selected to come and study here. The reason is that my father could not afford to pay for higher education. I could not get anything at that time as all companies wanted a qualified persons to employ.

I am a Christian and congregate with the Catholic Church in Twapia, Ndola. My hobbies is listening to the radio and watching movies. This was a dream come true when I was accepted to come and study here at MFAZ. I’m a first year student, for now I can say; my career in mechanics is about to be fulfilled.

My name is Sakanya Tabby Mununga; I was born on the 8^th March 1984 in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. I am the third born in a family of seven. I did my primary education at Sacred Heart Convent School in Ndola and Ndola Middle Basic School. I proceeded for my junior secondary at Kayele Basic School in 1999.

I further went to do my senior secondary at Lubuto High School. My interests include site seeing, travelling, reading and singing. My favourite games are volleyball and chess. I was a member of the press club during my school days, scripture union and volleyball player.

I am currently studying motor vehicle engineering with view to establishing a garage of my own in future. I live with my single mother (widow). My father passed away in 2004. I worship or fellowship with New Apostolic Church.

I am a 25 year old Zambian born on the 20^th February. I am the last born in a family of 8 girls and 2 boys. My father worked as a Miner for 35 years and now retired. Both my parents are now Peasant farmers.

I did my primary education seven years and my senior education from 1997 to 1999. I am single and a born again Christian, I believe and received Jesus Christ as my Lord and personal Saviour. I believe in the triune God, God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit and in the baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues. I fellowship at the Potters House Christian Faith Church. This is a Pentecost Church.

At church I am a Sunday School Children’s Teacher. I believe in whatever God leads to do, I should do it to the glory of God. I am currently doing my first year at MFAZ.

My name is Ephraim Muwowo, I am 24 years old. I was born at Mulilo Rural Health Centre in Isoka District, in the Northern Province of Zambia. I started my grade 1 at Shemu Primary School in Nakonde District, same province in 1989. And completed my grade 12 in 2004(senior secondary).

I am married to Christine and have one child name Mercy. My wife does a small business at home. Both my parents are alive, living in the village in Isoka. We were 13 in our family, and 9 passed away. While four of us are alive, one is working and another doing grade 12 and the last one at home with my parents. I am currently studying at Mechanics For Africa in the First year.

We are Jehovah’s Witness (J.Ws). My elder brother is the one looking after us here in Ndola.

My name is Naomi Musonda; I was born in 1983 on 21^st August at Ndola Central Hospital in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. I was raised by both parents and currently stay with my elder sister who is a housewife and a Tailor. She works within the confines of the house.

I started my school in 1991 and completed my secondary education in 2002. And from 2003 to 2005, I used to help in my sister’s shop. I haven’t done any course before due to lack of funds to continue. However, I thank God he has given me an opportunity of being a student at Mechanics for Africa Zambia as a first year student.

I am a full time Christian and raised in a Christian family. And I’m single concentrating to shape my future.

I started school in 1991 at Kalewa Primary School. In 1995, I was then transferred to Bethel Primary School. After the examination in December 1997, I qualified to junior secondary school at Kayele Basic School. After two years I made it to senior grade at Lubuto High School in 2000 and completed in November 2002.

I am the third born in the family of six (6) and live with both my parents. I am a member of the New Apostolic Church, and I’m a Sunday school Teacher and Youth Leader.

I studied Business Administration with the Copperbelt University of Zambia, from June 2003 to July 2004 and attained an advanced certificate. I am a first year student at MFAZ, pursuing Mechanics course.

My name is Justine Sememba, born on 13^th July 1979 in Ndola Central Hospital. I’m 1.6 metres tall, Zambian by nationality and single. My parents are both living but unemployed. I am the fifth (5) born in a family of nine (9) at the moment three (3) have since past away. We were 12 before, I come from a Christian family and I’m a born again Christian. We congregate at Chifubu Baptist Church. I am the Youth Financial Secretary.

I started school in the year 1986 at Kansenshi Basic School. In grade 4 I went to Northrise Primary School. In 1993 to 1994, I was at Kamba Basic School. I stayed a year later at home as I could not manage the school fees. I later, continued at Chifubu Secondary School where I completed secondary education.

I got my first job with Aupie Agro- Foam Suppliers in the year 2002, where I worked as a Sales Representative. This was not my area of interest from childhood and other reasons like conditions of service being bad. I did resign and my friend introduced me to Mechanics For Africa Zambia. I’m a first year student and want to do my best in this course.

I am a man aged 26 and a Zambian by nationality. In a family of nine I am the sixth with six brothers and three sisters. I am married with two sons. The first is 5 years and the last is 10 months old.

I did my secondary school at Lubuto secondary in 1995. I am a believer baptised in the Holy Ghost and congregate with Pentecostal church (House of Restoration)