capturing frameworks. As a certified GHG accountant and ESG consultant, Akash has helped clients reduce emissions, secure grants and align with global standards. Serving on the G20 Youth Agenda (Y20), Akash also mentors youth on climate advocacy and grant writing. His outreach includes temple-based environmental workshops and agroecology in
Mpho Sam Nkambule
“WORK HARD WITH PURPOSE; PLAY HARD WITH PASSION. BALANCE FUELS SUCCESS.”
rural Limpopo. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Life and Environmental Science – Zoology & Human Physiology, University of Johannesburg Achievements Designed a Temperature-Driven Carbon Capture & Energy Generation (TCCEG) System Securing high-value grants for the Seriti Institute for institutions like Citibank, ILO, Morgan Stanley and Sustainable Seas Trust Leading the Giyani Water Project (Water Research Commission) – implemented sustainable water supply systems in seven villages Represented the Seriti Institute at the BRICS Agriculture & Trade Investment Summit 2025 in Durban ESG & GHG Consulting- developed carbon-offset strategies in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Appointed to the official G20 | Y20 Working Group Member for the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Mentors One of the individuals I admire most is my beloved partner, Bellinka Maharaj. Her presence in my life has been profoundly transformative. She taught me that true strength comes from within and reminded me that my power lies in who I am – even during times when I struggled to believe in myself. Her unwavering belief in me, especially during the most challenging moments of my personal and professional journey, has had a lasting impact on the way I see myself and the world around me. Bellinka is one of the strongest women I know. She leads with compassion, resilience and quiet determination – qualities that have deeply influenced my own values and leadership style. Through her support, I have learned to navigate adversity with grace and to rise with purpose. This award, or any recognition I receive, is a reflection not only of my efforts but also of the encouragement and strength she has given me. I dedicate it to her, and to all the women – past, present and future – who inspire, nurture and lead in ways that make the world a better, more humane place.
Profile LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpho-sam-nkambule- ph-d-mba-8bb665116/?originalSubdomain=za Mpho Sam Nkambule is powering Africa’s transition to smart, sustainable infrastructure – one project, one principle, one innovation at a time. From Burgersfort to the continent’s biggest energy corridors, he leads electrical, control and instrumentation (EC&I) engineering across complex industrial developments. At 32, Mpho has worked on flagship projects including the Kamoa and Khoemacau copper mines and the Henkries Renewable Energy Project, delivering high-performance systems aligned with safety, quality and sustainability. Armed with a PhD in electrical engineering and an MBA (both cum laude) from the University of Johannesburg, Mpho combines technical expertise with strategic oversight. As a postdoctoral research fellow, he explores AI-driven energy optimisation and hybrid renewable systems, helping shape Africa’s clean-energy future. Named 2023 Engineer of the Year by the SA Institute of Electrical Engineers, Mpho believes growth begins where comfort ends, often repeating his guiding mantra: “Start before you’re ready.” Whether in control rooms or classrooms, Mpho’s legacy is measured not just in megawatts – but in the minds and missions he energises. Qualifications • PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Johannesburg • MBA , Johannesburg Business School (*cum laude) • MEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (cum laude), University of Johannesburg • BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (cum laude), University of Johannesburg
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