Meet Us
The People Who Make it Happen
Dr. Francis Mwape Ndilila
Founding Partner
Mwape is a Registered Architect with Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA). He holds a Doctorate in Architecture from the Technical University of Aachen (Germany). With over 40 years of practice, Mwape possesses vast management experience, and a wealth of professional knowledge with regards to implementation and supervision of building projects of varying categories and sizes. Aside from his position as Partner at Ndilila Associates Architects, Mwape is an active member of the local industry, serving on various boards within the construction and commerce industries.
Irene Ndilila
Founding Partner
Irene is a Registered Architect with Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA). She holds a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Weimar (Germany). As a German national, Irene migrated to Zambia in 1980 and has over 40 years of practice within the local industry. As a founding partner of Ndilila Associates, Irene takes the role of Lead Consultant and Project Architect in the design and supervision of projects of varying categories and sizes.
Chobela Ndilila
Principal Architect
Chobela is a Registered Architect with Zambia Institute of Architects (ZIA). She holds a Master of Science in Architecture from the Technical University of Aachen (Germany); a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of Kent (UK) and a Diploma in Building Design and Technology from TAFE College (Western Australia). She has over 10 years' professional experience within the local construction industry.
Abraham Banda
Assistant Architect
Abraham holds a Bachelor of Architecture with Credit from the Copperbelt University. He combines creativity and academic knowledge to design aesthetic and functional spaces where people can live and use for different kinds of activities. His work reflects the phrase “simplicity is the essence of design”.
Andrew Masakata Kabaye
Assistant Z.I.A Registered Architect
Andrew holds a BSc. (Hons) in Architectural Design from City University of Malaysia accredited by The Board of Architects Malaysia (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia – L.A.M) in which he was awarded the Academic Excellence Award. He strives to positively impact the architectural landscape with functional and sustainable design. Andrew is a Registered Architect with Zambia Institute of Architects.
Davies Mubanga
Office Administration Assistant
Davies holds a double major Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science and Development Studies from the University of Zambia. He has three years’ experience in administration and supports the technical team in administrative planning and in the management of electronic and manual job records.
Mukumbi Musong'a
Accounts
The most recent member of the team, Mukumbi brings with him over 5 years of work experience ranging from accounting to financial management. Mukumbi holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Zambia.
Mukumbi assists the technical team in the management of office expenses and income.