Team

Founder | CEO

Stephen Tembo

Founder | Director

Dennis Chiwele

Consultant

Kelvin Munjile

Consultant

Jacob Chisha

Consultant

John Kunda

Consultant

Dalitso Tembo

Consultant

Taonga Mwale

Consultant

Nankula Chiwele

Skillset

Expertise in Development and Sustainable Solutions

The RuralNet Associates team comprises seasoned development consultants with extensive expertise in program planning, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), agricultural and rural development, and policy analysis. The team specializes in participatory approaches, the design of management information systems (MIS), and integrating cross-cutting issues such as gender, environmental management, and climate change into programs. With over 34 years of collective experience, the team has successfully implemented projects across Zambia and the SADC/COMESA regions, enhancing smallholder livelihoods and promoting poverty alleviation.

The firm’s multidisciplinary expertise spans natural resource management, stakeholder facilitation, and capacity building at regional, national, and community levels. Members are active in professional networks like AfrEA and the Economic Association of Zambia, ensuring the highest standards of industry practice. As a trusted partner, RuralNet combines technical excellence with a deep commitment to sustainable development, making it a preferred choice for impactful and innovative development solutions.

M&E
95%
Rural Business Development
98%