Student Profiles

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Brian Chilufya	Mishek Muma
Musa Chinyanta	Gibson Muswema
Aaron Chipile	Kamfwa Mwaba
Manix Chipimpi	Kabaso Mwale
Julius Chungu	Jean Ndashe
Richard Daka	Michael Nosiku
Jackson Hara	Zacharius Shaba
Mike Kabwe	Allan Sikawakwe
Stephen Kayula	Wyclef Singogo
Quency Kazika	Obby Tambatamba
Miguel Mbasela

My name is Brian Mwenya Chilufya, born on the 7^th November 1985 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Nchelenge District Luapula Province. I am the first born in a family of five, I’m the only boy and young sisters, Melvis 18, Purity 11, Emeldah 9 and Ethel 4 years respectively. I live with my father who is an Assistant Accountant with TATA Zambia Ndola Branch, while mom doesn’t work.

I started primary school in 1992 at Mapepo Primary School in Kabushi, Ndola. After spending 7 years at Mapepo, I wrote my grade 7 in 1998 and qualified with flying colours to grade 8 at Lubuto High School. I immediately joined the Debate Club and rose through the ranks from Senator, Publicity Secretary and Club Vice- President in grade 12. I was taking pure sciences but decided to sit for physical science. I obtained a good GCE Certificate at grade 12 in 2003. I am currently studying a two-year City & Guilds Diploma course in Auto mechanics at Mechanics for Africa Zambia.

I enjoy playing and watching soccer, listening to music, playing chess, playing pool and watching movies in my free time. Although going to church and studying the Bible is a routine activity for me. I have been brought out as a Jehovah’s Witness and I have spiritual ambitions of getting baptised as soon as time and matters allow.

My past work experience are not much to write home about. However, I worked as a Casual worker for Zambezi Paper Mills form September 2005 to February 2006. I also worked for Hybrid Poultry Farms as a Chicken feeder maker for about 3 months. I know how to weld using the arc-welding machine as well as how to use a drilling machine and an angle grinder. I worked at a certain workshop at Kaunda Square stage 2 market were I learned how to make Grill Doors, Gates, Window flames, Door flames e.t.c.

My priority areas after successfully completion of my Automotive Mechanics Course are to look for decent formal employment immediately. Then start assisting my parents to educate my young sisters. I intend to form my own Workshop with 3 to 4 years of formal employment as well as advancing in my studies. These are some of my priorities knowing the good Lord has, is and always will be by my side as I try to shape my destiny in life.

I was born on 20^th July 1985, at Ndola Central Hospital in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. I started my primary education at Temweni Primary in the year 1993 to 1999. At Temweni I served as a class monitor, member of Anti- Aids Club and Debate club. In 2000 to 2001, I did my junior Secondary education at Chifubu Secondary, where I was involved in the Junior Engineers and Technicians Club as Chairperson. I later moved to Kansenshi High School in 2002 to 2004 for my senior education. My GCSE O’Levels Certificate where in English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Metal Work and Technical Drawing.

My childhood laid down goals for education and life are to respect and to read, as they are key elements for success. My working hard at school and participation in various extra curriculum has given me challenges in life to work extra hard to reach higher heights. My ambitions has been to became a Mechanic with most of my inspiration coming from my father who is a mechanic and his higher levels in engineering arte mine to challenge.

In 2005 to 2006 I served, as an Assistant mechanic in the workshop at Munkutanga Motors, were I was recommended to be hardworking, friendly and keen to learn employee. This lighted my path towards engineering. I come from a Christian denominated, happy and caring family of nine, being father, mother, two sisters and four brothers. In my leisure time I enjoy playing football and going to the Cinema to watch movies.

Currently, I am a first year student at Mechanics for Africa Zambia, studying Motor Vehicle Engineering. My goal is to become the best competent mechanic and be able to touch other people in my life.

My name is Aaron Mwila Chipili, born in Nchelenge District in Luapula Province at St. Paul’s Mission Hospital in Kashikishi in 1979, 11^th March. I am from the same parents Mr. Aaron Chipili and Mrs. Abigail Mwandwe Chipili. I come from a family of 7, which 4 are males and 3 are ladies. This year 2007 in March I attaining the age of 28. I am the sixth born in the family.

I am Lunda of Mwata Kazembe Kingdom in Luapula Province, along the Lake Mweru at Katuna’s village Nchelenge District.

I congregate with Christian Brethrens a branch of Christian Mission in Many Lands (CMML) in Ndeke Township in Ndola. At church I play roles as an Evangelisation Committee member, Lay Preacher/Teacher and a youth Advisor.

I started school in 1987 at Chipili Basic School, which is in Mwense District. I later, moved to schools like Kanshimba, Mununga, Mulanga and finally I wrote my grade seven exam at Ntoto Primary School in 1993 and it is located in Nchelenge. These movements from school to school were due to my sponsor who was a teacher as a civil servant he had to move every time.

I wrote my grade 9 at Nsumbu Basic School in Kaputa District in Northern Province. And in 2002 I sat for my grade 12 examinations at Kaputa High School. In 2003 I joined as Community School as a Volunteer teacher for 2 years. As I intended to further my education, I got the news of Mechanics for Africa through my Brother Samuel Chipili who was studying at the same college. So I decided to apply and I was selected in 2007, I’m studying as a first year student.

However, my future plans after successful in my training, is to work and gain some experience. I intend to further my studies and establish my company. This will help me to create employment to others and contribute to the nation and my family as well. This will help in answering the question of poverty through eradication through empowerment.

My name is Manix Chipimpi, male Zambian. I was born on 25^th December 1982 in Ndola Central Hospital. I am a Christian and I attend church at United Church in Zambia at Chifubu congregation. I’m a Praise Team member in our church and I’m still single.

I started my primary school education in 1993 at St. Bonaventure in Ndola, where I did my grade one to six and transferred to Kawama Basic School in 2000. I did my grade seven at the later school. In the year 2001 I was selected at Chifubu High School for my junior secondary education. I wrote my grade nine examinations in 2002 and in 2003, I qualified to Hillcrest Technical School in Livingstone. I never went there due to minor problems so I opted to continue at the same school until I completed my grade twelve education in 2005.

I applied at Mechanics for Africa in 2006 and I was accepted for 2007 intake. Currently, I am doing my first year at the same college.

I am the second born in family of four boys. We have been brought up by my mother, as the father died along time when we were still young. We all worship to the same congregation.

I am Julius Chungu; I was born on the 21^st June 1982 in Chibunse Village, Chief Lukwesa in Mwense District, Luapula province. I am male who comes from a family of nine (7) 1girl and 6 boys, and I’m the sixth born in the family. Among the seven, only one is employed, the one I stay with, who is a Policeman. We lost one in the family and we are all Jehovah’s Witnesses.

I started school in 1992 at Kapena Primary School and wrote my grade seven in 1998 at the same school. I was selected to go to Mwense High School for my junior education. I transferred to Lukwesa High Schools were I did my grade 9 and 12.

When I got my results I came to Ndola to stay with my brother who is a police Officer. Kafubu Water and Sewerage Company as a casual worker employed me. I worked for 1 year, and saw a poster of Mechanics for Africa Zambia. I decided to apply and was selected and started on 8^th January 2007 as a first year student in Motor Vehicle Engineering.

After finishing my studies, I want to get employed and start looking after my family and help other people who will be in need for help.

My name is Richard Daka, born on the 22^nd May 1982 in Chipata District in the Eastern Province of Zambia. I am the last born in the family of two, the other one being a girl. My father mother separated when I was still very young and my father later on passed away in 1994.

Education: I started my primary school at Ndola Basic School in 1991 and went on to write my primary exams in 1997 at the same school. I was selected to grade eight (8) at Lubuto high School in 1998 and went on to sit for my grade twelve (12) in 2002 at the same school. This year 2007 i am studying mechanics at Mechanics for Africa Zambia in my first year.

Marital status: I am a single young man with a lot of ambitions, hence not seeing anyone at the moment.

Denomination: I am a fully baptised Christian. My congregation being the St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Chifubu

Nationality: I am a Zambian, Ngoni by tribe coming from the Eastern part of Zambia.

Hobbies: My hobbies include going to church, playing soccer, exchanging photos, watching TV, playing Volley ball and visiting new places.

I am the eighth born in the family of eleven children, of which two passed away. Amongst the nine children still alive, five are ladies and four are men. A brother, sister and myself still live with our parents. Both my young brother and a sister are still in grade eleven in different schools.

I was born in 1986 in Ndola Central Hospital. I have been raised in a family of Jehovah’s Witnesses, in exception of my father and two of my elder brothers. I started grade one in 1993 at Ndola Old Main School were I did grade one to three. As I was a problem at school, Dad transferred me to Kanini Basic School were he heard of a very tough teacher. This teacher managed to transform me into a good pupil. I started attending Christian meetings, which helped me to change my life. I left Ndola to go to Chipepo Secondary. I was sickly most of the time as school was so remote and far from health centres, Dad transferred me to Monze, as he was a Doctor. So I completed my junior grade there.

I was born in family of two (2) girls and four (4); and I am second, born on 29^th May 1984. My parents were both Bembas from Northern Province of Zambia. My father used to work for the Mines at Ndola Copper Refinery while, my mother was a good housewife. I did my primary school level at Chilengwa Basic School form 1992 to 1998 and went to do my junior secondary level at Mpongwe Boarding High School form 1999 to 2000.

I completed my senior secondary education level at Lubuto High School from 2001 to 2003. After completion of school I worked for Chilanga Cement Plc for a period of 9 months, before joining Keren Motors a transporting and engineering company. I worked as an Assistant in Mechanical fitting. I now am studying at Mechanics for Africa Zambia as a first year student.

Life is hard being a double orphan and access to education in not what you think if you have never experienced it. My life was near to an end when I lost my parents, leaving us entirely on our own. Things began to be hard on us; we had to face a lot of challenges. Now because of courage, great determination to be educated, I see hope for my future as this will soon be over. There are times when I almost indulged myself in evil vices such as smoking, begging in the street, sniffing petrol and glue. When the parents were alive we got care and support from them.

I took courage to invest in education for the future, when the harvest will be big. At times we slept on empty stomach, at times failed to raise funds for school fees, but I never quitted school. I have come to find the power of living on hope. The biggest room in this World is room for improvement and I feel that only those who go the distance have managed to find where they are or belong.

I am a good oriented person with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to learn and work effectively and also a self-motivated and of sober character. I enjoy playing football, reading books listening to the radio and making friends.

My name is Stephen Kayula; I was born on 23^rd March 1978 in Ndola. Iam the first born in the family three (3). I have two (2) sisters. My father died several years ago and mother is still alive.

Education: I did my primary education at Kanini Basic School and Ndeke Primary Schools respectively. I completed my primary course in 1993 and qualified to grade 8 at Lubuto High School where I completed my junior secondary school and proceeded to grade 10.

College: I am currently a first year student at Mechanics for Africa Zambia, studying Motor Vehicle Engineering.

Denomination: I am a baptised Catholic member, in the church I’m a Catechist and a Sunday school Teacher who prepares children and new converts for baptism. Iam a Zambian and Bemba by tribe.

My name is Quency Kazika; I was born on 20^th May 1982, in Ndola Central Hospital. I am male aged 25 and Zambian Citizen. I live in Chifubu Township with my Uncle as my father died in early 1989. My mother lives in Senior Chief Mushili’s Kingdom in Ndola Rural. I am a Lunda by tribe; I am single and not seeing anyone. My parents come from Chief Sailunga, Mukanda village in Minilunga North Western Province of Zambia.

My Uncle works at Epslon Industry formally known as Colgate Palmolive. I started school in 1993 at Chifubu “A” Middle Basic School where I finished my grade seven (7) in 1999. Thereafter, I went to Chifubu High School, form 2000 to 2004 when I completed my secondary education respectively. I engaged myself to do a small business until the time I was accepted at Mechanics for Africa. I am currently a first year student. We are eight (8) in the family and I’m the fourth born child, two gentlemen and six ladies. I am a Baptist believer who has accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my lord and saviour.

My hobbies are watching football, singing gospel songs, reading the bible and other good Christian books and also watching educative movies.

I am Miguel Mbasela and I was born on 10^th October 1985. I’m 22 years old, born in a family of ten. I had two sisters and eight brothers, a sister and a brother have since passed away and I’m the ninth born in the family. I was born at Roan Antelope Hospital in Luanshya and started school at Roan Primary School. Later, I moved to Chingola where I did my junior secondary at Chingola High School.

I came back to Ndola to do senior secondary at St. Andrews School, run by the United Church of Zambia.

I am a believer who goes to Ndola Baptist Church. I am an ordinary member with no position at the church. I did work after completing my school at a Boutique selling clothes. Later I worked at Total Filling Station in Ndola town.

I am a first year student studying mechanics at Mechanics for Africa Zambia. I have high ambitions of furthering my studies to a degree level and open my own garage.

My name is Misheck Muma; I was born in 1980, in Luanshya at Thomson Hospital. I grew up with my parents in Mikomfwa Township in Luanshya District, in Copperbelt Province. I started my school at Mpelembe Primary School; later in 1990 I went to Eastern Province in Malambo, Mfuwe to stay with my grand pa who retired from Zambia Railways. I continued with my primary school at Chiwawatala Primary School and in 1995 I was selected to go to grade 8 at Mfuwe Secondary school. My grandpa started facing financial problems so he sent me back to Luanshya. I continued my grade 8 at Mikomfwa Basic School. In 1997 I was selected to go to grade ten at Roan Antelope Secondary School. In the year 2000 I completed my grade twelve.

In 2001 I went to Ndola to stay with my brother, here I started work with Jolly Bee Trading as a Cashier. When the main branch was closed we were laid off. In 2003, in December I was introduced to Kaniki Bible College by Peter Peterssen and started work as a Gardener. I had a lot of desire to do mechanics, I applied at Mechanics for Africa and was accepted and started my course. My study was short lived in March 2005 as I was expelled to go and reflect on my attitude towards training. I faced a lot of financial problems, which was hard to explain what I was going through at that time.

I went back to Luanshya to raise the finances, in the same year I got involved in road accident was I was doing my piecework and broke my femur. I did reapply again and I was selected, currently I’m doing first studies in mechanics. My God has seen me through in all life situations; I believe he will see me through.

I was born on the 6^th July 1981 in Kasempa District in North Western Province. I come from a family of six and I’m fifth in the family. My father died sometime back and my mother is alive settled in the village in Kalulushi.

I did my primary education in Kalulushi at Kafubo Primary School from 1988 – 1994. Then in 1994 I passed to grade eight (8) and went to Chati Secondary School. In 1999,I completed my grade twelve (12) at the same school.

In the year 2002 I started working with Contractors at Konkola Copper Mine and ended up with Lucknar Enterprise as a Supervisor.

I am a Christian by faith and congregate with the Evangelical Church in Zambia in Chifubu. This year 2007 I’m at Mechanics For Africa Zambia, doing City & Guild in Motor Vehicle Engineering course as a first year student. I hope to finish this course and excel to another level in the same career. At the end of it all is to contribute to the nation’s economic growth and the community I live in.

My name is Kamfwa Mwaba; I’m a male Zambian citizen. I grew up in Chifubu Township in Ndola. I was born on 10^th October in 1983 in Ndola Central Hospital.

I started grade one at Temweni Basic School in 1991. I also did my grade nine (9) at same School. I passed and went to Chifubu High School, where I did my senior secondary education.

I’m in the family of eight (8) with same father and mother, we are four boys and four girls in family and I’m the fifth born. My father and mother are deceased, and I’m now stating with my Uncle by the name of Happy Chungu in Old Mushili Township in Ndola.

I’m a Christian and congregate at Potter’s House Church, which is situated at Mushili Bonano Extension near Masala. Our Pastor is Gunton. My Uncle goes to Roman Catholic Church in Mushili.

I’m an intercessor in our church that’s the group, I belong to at church. I have my other family members in Chifubu including my young brothers and sisters in the family house. My father bought the house before he died. I stay with my Uncle in Mushili because it’s near to the college.

My name is Kabaso Mwale a male Zambian citizen. I was born in 1982 the 16^th day of January. We are eight in the family of which five are boys and three are girls. I am the second from the last that is I am number seven.

I started my school in 1989 at Kanyembo Primary School in Luapula Province. I was there for up to 1992 when I was doing my grade four. I changed because my father was a Teacher and then he was transferred to Kenani Primary School where I did the rest of my Primary education.

At Kenani School I did my junior secondary school and that was in 1996 to 1997. When I qualified my grade nine I went to senior secondary school at Nchelenge Secondary in Luapula Province. In 1998 I started my grade 10 and finished my grade 12 in the year 2001. I was supposed to finish my school in 2000, but this was so because I did not well in my grade nine examination. I had to retake the exam to proceed to grade eleven.

I am not married and I have no child. Mechanics for Africa Zambia is my first college I’m attending. I am now doing mechanics as a first year student. My hobbies are playing volleyball, listening to music, watching soccer and making new friends.

My name is Jean Ndashe, I am 21 years old. I’m a first year student at Mechanics For Africa Zambia studying Motor Vehicle Engineering course. I completed my secondary education in Mufulira, Copperbelt Province in the year 2004. I started my grade one in 1993 at Mutundu Primary School right there in Mufulira. I completed my primary education in 1999, and went on to complete my high School in 2004.

While, at school I had been taking much interest in subjects that involved the production of fuels like petrol, kerosene and others. I had always thought of being a mechanic because I used to admire my father who was an Engineer in the Mines. I have keen interest in this field, so I am looking forward to becoming a great Engineer.

I am the last born in a family of 4 children. Our eldest sister in Mporokoso working as a Teacher, our second born is in Mufulira working as a Tailor, the third is in Mufulira working as a Teacher. I’m the last born studying to become a mechanic.

My father was always encouraging me to fulfil my goals, unfortunately he died in 2006 and this time around we have just been left with our mother.

I was born in Kabwe on 16^th March 1980. I have never known my father since I was born, this means I come from a single parent home of six (6) children, two (2) boys and four (4) girls.

I started school in 1986 at Tagore Primary School in Monze District in Southern Province of Zambia. At this time my mother was working for Zambia Railways now known as Railways Systems of Zambia as a Station Master. In 1989 she lost her job through retrenchment and we moved to Ndola. I continued my primary education at Milemu Primary School, until I was transferred to Kitwe to stay with my Uncle in 1991. I did my grade five (5) at Kitwe Primary school.

A year later I went to stay with my sister in Livingstone and continued my grade six (6) at Holy Cross Basic School. In 1993, I was accepted to grade 8 at the same school. After writing my grade 9 exams, my sister requested that I go to a boarding school and I was accepted at Chiwala High School in Ndola. In 1998 I completed my grade 12 at the same school, and back to Kitwe where I found work with YMCA Norfred House (Guesthouse as a waiter for the period of two years.

Later, I did join a number of contracting companies such as Genrec that had its operations in the mines; this was a South African Company. After my contract was terminated with Genrec, I started work with Wade-Walker Electrical and transferred to Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi. I went back to Kitwe and started work with R.J. Southey, a Scaffolding Company that transferred me to Mufulira. While in Mufulira I resigned and joined E.N.I Electrical on the same project in February 2006. In September my contract ended and I come to Ndola to re-apply at Mechanics for Africa Zambia.

I was accepted after making second attempt at the college, and now I’m happy, as I will leave this college a fully knowledgeable person in mechanics. Now I know I will make a break through in education and continue to advance in Motor Vehicle Engineering, eventually a degree in mechanical engineering. At the end I will get married raise a family and assist the other family members. The future, is still inside me, tomorrow comes after the dark.

I was born on 20^th December 1979 in Lundazi District in Eastern Province of Zambia. I started my primary education in 1985 at Mphamba Primary School in Lundazi District. I wrote my primary examination at the same school being grade seven (7) in 1991.

I went Msuzi Basic School where I wrote my junior education examination in 1993. I qualified to go to Katete Secondary School, where I completed grade twelve in 1996 and obtained a school certificate.

In the year 1997 to 1999, I was working as a Community School Untrained Volunteer Teacher under Open Community Schools of Zambia in Lundazi District.

In the 1999 to 2003, I was working as Un trained social Worker under Care for Children in Need Organisation (CINDI) in Lundazi District.

Later in 2004 I joined Panorama Security Company as a Security Guard, in Ndola. While working for this company I did a driving course at Elancy Driving School in Ndola.

This year I’m a first year student at Mechanics For Africa Zambia doing Motor Vehicle Engineering course. I am the first born in the family of eight (8). My mother is in the village with my stepfather.

I am married with two children all girls, the first-born is in grade one (1) and she is 6 years. While the second born is at a nursery school and she is 4 years.

I was born in 1986 on the 9^th of August. I come from a family of two, a brother and a sister. My father was a businessman and in 1997 and my mother died in 1999 and thereafter, we have been brought up by our Uncle in an extended family.

I started school in 1993 at Kanini Basic School and after the death of my mother moved to Luanshya. I wrote my grade seven at Nkambo Primary School were I qualified to go to grade eight at Nkulumashiba High School in the year 2000. I completed my grade 12 at Nkulumashiba in 2004.

After completing my grade twelve I went to live with my Uncle in Lusaka. I got involved in social work and trained as a Peer Educator in Chilanga. I came back to Ndola to start helping my Uncle who runs a small spare part shop at Main Masala Market.

I always wanted to do mechanics, so I was given a chance to study at Mechanics for Africa. I have taken it as a chance and rare opportunity in my life. Also I want to use mechanics as a trade to earn a living for the family and myself. And in future I want to see myself get advanced to a situation were I will attain some advancement in Motor Vehicle Engineering.

I worship at Living Apostolic Church in Masala. My hobbies are playing football, listening to the music and making friends. And my ambitions are to be in good health, stability and financial security.

I am a Zambian male aged 24 and will be turning 25 years on 27^th February this year. I am a third born in a family of nine in which five are girls and four are boys. My father is a Teacher by profession and my mother is a housewife. I am Namwanga by tribe from the Northern part of Zambia, specifically Isoka District. I was born in the year 1982 on 27^th February in Mpongwe Hospital. My father got transferred to Fiwale Basic School at Fiwale Mission, that is where I started my school until when I was in grade 6. He got transferred again to Muteteshi one of the remote schools in Masaiti District near the borders with Zambia and the DR Congo. In 1996 I wrote my grade 7 exams and came out with flying colours. I went to Chiwala High School for my junior secondary. I briefly stopped for a year and repeated the grade in 2002. We were selected both my brother and I and went to finish our senior level at Tag- Argan High School in the year 2005.

I was encouraged by my friends to apply at Mechanics for Africa College; fortunately I was offered this rare opportunity to do a course I’m now doing. I hope to successfully complete the course and go some further studies. I hope to contribute in our nation as well as looking after the family. This will help to help my parents who sacrificially have tried their level best to make us responsible citizens.

I am Obby Tambatamba and I was born in 1980 in Solwezi District in North Western Province of Zambia. I was brought out in a Christian family. I am the first born in the seven (7) children where three (3) male and four (4) are female.

I started my grade one (1) in 1988 at Kasempa basic School in Solwezi and did my junior secondary at the same school. In 1999, I proceeded to Kasempa Boys Secondary School to do my senior grade, which I completed in 2001.

In the year 2003 to 2005 I worked with Swarp Spinning Mills as a machine operator. In November 2005 I stopped and started my small business. Nevertheless, last year 2006, I applied to study mechanics after the interviews I was selected. This year 2007, I am in the first year at Mechanics for Africa Zambia. I intend to be a great Engineer who can work and teach at any College.

At the moment am single, though I have a fiancé and any time I can marry and have her as my wife. I live with my parents who have settled at the farm not far from where I stay.