CBDF.

Nonhlanhla Mnisi is the visionary founder of the Cooperative Development Foundation. With over three decades of experience in the field, Nonhlanhla has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of cooperative development.
Prior to founding the Cooperative Development Foundation, she served as the commissioner of cooperatives in Eswatini, where she was instrumental in promoting the growth of cooperatives and improving the lives of rural communities.
Her dedication to promoting the principles of cooperation and mutual support serves as an inspiration to others in the cooperatives industry.

Peggy Dlamini is an accomplished professional with over four decades of experience in the Department of Cooperative Development specializing in media communication in the cooperative space.
Her career has been marked by a steady climb up the ladder, starting from grass-root level as an Assistant Cooperative Officer, responsible for inspection, supervision, and development of cooperative societies in the country.
Over the years, she has risen to the position of Senior Cooperative Officer, where she represented the Commissioner and oversaw the Regional staff, inventory, and cooperative societies within the Region.
She has also acted as the Assistant Commissioner for Cooperative Development, where she was in charge of registering new societies in the country, in addition to overseeing the development of cooperative societies and managing the Regional staff.

Idah Gamedze is a highly skilled and experienced Cooperative Development Specialist with over 40 years of experience in Accounting, Management, Supervisory and Cooperative Law. Prior to joining the COOPBDF she worked as a Regional Senior Cooperative Officer responsible for overseeing the development and management of cooperative entities.
Her expertise in cooperative development has enabled her to conduct supervisory visits to the cooperative entities and conduct training for emerging cooperative groups to ensure they are adequately prepared for registration compliant to Cooperative Act and Regulations.
Idah is committed to enforcing the implementation of the Cooperative Act and Regulations, ensuring that all cooperative entities in the region are operating legally and ethically.

Thembelihle Khoza is a dedicated and experienced Cooperative Auditor with over 38 years of experience working for the Department of Cooperatives as an assistant commissioner responsible for cooperative accounts and audit.
She is also experienced in training cooperatives on basic accounting principles to enable them to present financial statements for audits. Her expertise in cooperative development makes her an invaluable asset to the cooperatives industry, and she is committed to helping cooperatives grow and succeed.

Thembi Xulu is a dedicated and experienced Cooperatives Trainer, with 40 years of cooperative development experience. She has served as a lecturer at the Cooperatives Development Centre and she also served as an Assistant Commissioner responsible for cooperative development and promotion.
Thembi is committed to empowering people through cooperatives. She understands the importance of cooperatives in community development and has dedicated her career to supporting and promoting their growth.

Melisa Dlamini is a young, passionate person who is committed to working with cooperatives, particularly women and young people in remote areas of Eswatini. She is dedicated to empowering women and promoting economic independence and financial freedom.
She has worked as an Intern in the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Trade under the Cooperative Department, where she gained valuable experience in cooperative development. She also worked as a Facilitator and Mentor for young women in a Non-profit Organization HC3.
Melisa's experience in inspections of cooperatives has enabled her to ensure compliance with regulations and taught cooperative members about cooperative legislation, procedures, and requirements

Mandisa Magagula is a highly skilled accountant with a keen eye for detail and a talent for analysing financial reports and tax planning. He is an adept problem solver and conflict resolver, able to motivate teamwork and network to create successful partnerships. His extensive experience in the accounting field and dedication to accuracy and efficiency make him an invaluable asset to the Cooperatives industry.

Thoko Masuku is an experienced Cooperative Developer with 37 years of working with Co-operatives. She is an expert in organizing groups to form Cooperatives as well as providing training on various aspects of cooperatives including consumer cooperatives. She has trained Cooperative Movement staff, Cooperative Board Members, Cooperative General Membership, In and Out of school Youth, and the Public at large.
Thoko has also worked as a lecturer at CODEC and has also acted as CODEC Principal for over two years being in charge of the cooperative training institution. Thoko has also worked as a part-time trainer at The Institute of Development Management (IDM).
In addition to her skills in cooperative development, Thoko is also a skilled individual who can oversee all accounting activities in an organization and ensure tax compliance.

I am cooperative Developer with over 40 years experience and a success rate exceeding 90% assisting start-ups and establieshed cooperatives.
. I consider myself a solution driven individual with high ethical standards who always demands excellence.