Azola Mhambi

Azola Mhambi is an experienced professional in local economic development, currently serving in the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs department since December 2022. Previously, Azola worked as a Local Economic Development Officer in the same department from July 2020 to November 2022, focusing on project coordination and sustainable economic initiatives post-COVID-19. Azola's background includes roles as a Tutor at the University of Fort Hare, Administrative Assistant supporting various committees, Committee Secretariat and Stakeholder Relations Officer at the National Science and Technology Forum, and Research Analyst at the South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Academic qualifications include a Master of Agriculture in Rural Development from the University of Pretoria, a Bachelor of Agriculture (HONS) in Agricultural Economics, and a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare.