Monica Katebe Musonda (Zambia)

Monica Katebe Musonda,

(Founder and CEO of Java Foods)

www.java-foods.com 

Monica Katebe Musonda, an esteemed entrepreneur and businesswoman hailing from Zambia, has made significant strides in the food industry as the founder and CEO of Java Foods. Founded in 2012, Java Foods aims to revolutionize the food sector in Zambia by providing accessible and nutritious food products. 

Born and raised in Zambia, Monica's unwavering dedication to transforming the food industry stems from her deep-rooted passion for her country's development. Her academic journey is noteworthy, having obtained a law degree from the University of Zambia and later pursuing a Master's in Law from the University of London. Monica further honed her legal expertise through employment with esteemed organizations such as the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. She is a dual-qualified English solicitor and Zambian advocate with over 16 years post qualification experience

Motivated by a desire to address Zambia's food security challenges and contribute to its progress, Monica ventured into entrepreneurship. Recognizing the untapped potential within the food industry, she established Java Foods, driven by a mission to offer nutritious and cost-effective food options to the people of Zambia. The company's product range includes fortified porridge for school feeding programs and emergency relief programs, eeZee instant noodles, and corn snacks. Java Foods’ core mission focuses on “nourishing families through the provision of high-quality nutritious products made from locally sourced raw materials, hereby improving livelihoods.”

Monica's remarkable leadership abilities and unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards have earned her both local and international recognition. She has been honored with prestigious accolades such as the 2017 African Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the 2019 Yale Greenberg World Fellows Program Fellowship. 

Detailed information about Monica Musonda's background, achievements, and the success story of Java Foods can be found in various reliable sources, including interviews, articles, and official company profiles.

(Information from Java Foods, Partners In Food Solution, World Bank Live)