Mwenya Mutale
Kudlow Advisory | Chief Technology Officer
February 2025-Present

Areas of Expertise: ICT Technical Consultant.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contact: mwenya.kudlow@opportuneur.co.uk

Professional Summary Mwenya Mutale is a highly experienced ICT Technical Consultant with over 20 years of expertise in the telecommunications and regulatory sectors. He has a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and contributing to the formulation of ICT policies and legal frameworks. His experience includes spectrum management, licensing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, gained through his extensive work at ZICTA (Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority), where he held various leadership positions, including Acting Director General.

Key Competencies

• ICT Policy and Regulation
• Spectrum Management and Licensing
• Cybersecurity and Legal Frameworks
• Digital Transformation and Strategy
• Project Management and Implementation
• Technical Analysis and Engineering
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration

Professional Experience
ICT Consultant & Software Development
February 2022 – Present

• Provided expert consultancy on ICT policy and regulation in the converged ICT ecosystem for the Ethiopian Communication Authority (ECA) in partnership with the World Bank/AFRALTI.
• Consulted on digital transformation in the public sector for the ITU.
• Advised on satellite communications and spectrum management, legal basis of spectrum management, wireless technologies, satellite filings and coordination, digital innovation ecosystems, and spectrum monitoring for various organizations including the ITU and the Uganda Communication Commission/AFRALTI.

ZICTA (Zambia Information Communications Technology Authority) Acting Director General
August 2021 – February 2022

• Oversaw the development of the 2022-2024 Strategy.
• Spearheaded the development of the 5G Roadmap for Zambia.

Director Technology & Engineering
October 2017 – May 2021

• Initiated and coordinated the 800MHz Auction, raising $26 million.
• Played a critical role in the formulation of Cyber Laws.
• Conceptualized the Integrated Electronic Communication Equipment Registration System (IECERS).
• Initiated and secured $10.4 million in funding for the upgrade of the Radio Spectrum Management and Monitoring System (RSMMS).
• Oversaw the upgrade of the Quality of Service Monitoring System.
• Played a critical role in the formulation of the National Cyber Security Policy.

Director Projects & Strategy
January 2017 – October 2017

• Developed the ZICTA Corporate Dashboard.
• Developed the Strategy Map & Stakeholder Map.

Head ICT Development & Strategy
January 2015 – December 2016

• Project Manager for the Smart Zambia Phase 1 Tier III Data Centre.
• Oversaw the Ndola ICT Centre of Excellence Phase I.
• Played a critical role in the E-government Master Plan.
• Developed the ICT Technology Park Master Plan.
• Led the team on Computer Assembly Plant & Software Development Business Plan.

Manager Standards Engineering & Technology
August 2008 – January 2015

• Conducted National Coverage Analysis of 1009 towers.
• Developed the ZICTA Project Management Framework.
• Project Manager for the Radio Spectrum Management Monitoring System Phase II.
• Introduced the New Type Approval Framework in Zambia.

Telecoms Engineer
July 2002 – August 2008

• Managed the Radio Spectrum Management System Phase I.
• Managed the National Numbering Plan Migration.
• Handled Interconnection Management.

Education & Certifications

• Master of Communication Management –KIST/Coventry Rwanda, 2006
• Bachelor Degree Electronics and Telecommunications –University of Zambia (2001)
• Registered Engineer – Engineering Institute of Zambia

Notable Projects & Thought Leadership

• Smart Zambia Phase 1 Tier III Data Centre: Project Manager for this multi-million-dollar project involving the development of a Tier III Data Centre.
• 800MHz Auction: Successfully conducted the first ever auction of the 800MHz spectrum in Zambia, generating $26 million in revenue.
• Radio Spectrum Management and Monitoring System (RSMMS) Upgrade:Secured $10.4 million in funding and oversaw the upgrade of the RSMMS.
• Cyber Laws Formulation:Played a key role in the development and implementation of Zambia's Cyber Laws.
• 5G Roadmap Development:Spearheaded the development of the 5G Roadmap for Zambia.