Chilufya Mutale-Mwila
Zambia

Chilufya Mutale-Mwila is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of eShandi, a credit-first Pan African Challenger Bank driving financial inclusion across Africa. Under her leadership, eShandi has expanded into Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Kenya, providing accessible microloans, investments, and digital banking solutions for underserved communities. A multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Chilufya has been recognized as one of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Leaders and among the Top 5 Women in Fintech. She is celebrated for her contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has been featured by the Tony Elumelu Foundation as one of the top 50 key entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s economic landscape.