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Our Team

Java Foods is led by a team of passionate, experienced professionals who share one common commitment: to build a world-class Zambian food company.

Monica Musonda

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Monica Musonda is a multi-sector entrepreneur and corporate lawyer focused on Africa’s economic transformation. She founded Java Foods in 2012 and it is best known for its fortified eeZee instant noodle brand. She previously held senior legal roles at Clifford Chance, IFC and the Dangote Group. Monica serves as a non-executive director on several boards, including as Chair of Zambian Breweries, and sits on the Advisory Board of Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AfDB). Her accolades include the 2017 African Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year and 2021 Leading Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year awards. A sought-after speaker, she has delivered keynotes worldwide, including a widely viewed TEDx Euston talk. 

Yobe Mwale

General Manager

With over 20 years of commercial experience across FMCG and telecommunications, Yobe drives Java Foods’ business growth and brand performance. He has held senior roles in sales, trade marketing, key accounts, and brand strategy, consistently delivering measurable results. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and brings a disciplined, results-first approach to everything he leads.

Rachel Chinku

Finance Director

A fellow member of both ACCA and ZICA, Rachel brings over 15 years of financial leadership in Zambia’s FMCG sector. With previous roles at Parmalat Zambia and Nestlé Zambia, Rachel joined Java Foods in 2016 and was promoted to Finance Director in 2021. She has been central to strengthening financial controls, improving cost efficiency, and preparing the business for growth and investment.

Kalolo Musonda

Head of Supply Chain

Kalolo has led logistics, warehouse operations, and supply chain optimisation at Java Foods since the company’s founding in 2012. With over 20 years of experience across international markets and qualifications from institutions in China and the UK, he is the operational backbone of the business, passionate about building efficient systems that enable sustainable growth.

Stephen Opondo

Production Manager

A registered engineer (R.Eng – IEZ) with over 22 years of manufacturing experience, Stephen joined Java Foods in 2019 and has since led major engineering, commissioning, and process improvement projects. With a background at Indomie Kenya and Coca-Cola Juices Kenya, he brings deep expertise in world-class manufacturing, food safety systems, and people development.

Mundia Ngubai

Head of Sales & Marketing

Mundia brings over 14 years of FMCG experience in sales strategy, brand development, and market expansion. Having held key roles at Coca-Cola, Zambian Breweries, and Pepsi (Varun), she has a strong track record of delivering growth. She holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Project Management, and leads Java Foods’ efforts to expand brand reach, deepen distribution, and connect meaningfully with consumers.