Leadership
Our Mission
To bridge the gap in mineral trade between Africa and international markets, delivering reliable products and services through dedication, efficiency, and competitive pricing, while fostering long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships.
Meet the team
Mustapha Osuman
Founder & Board Chairperson
Mr. Mustapha K. Osuman is a distinguished entrepreneur with a remarkable track record spanning over 30 years. He has founded, led, and been a shareholder and director of numerous companies across diverse industries, including telecommunications, real estate, wood treatment, chemical supplies, and mining. His visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping businesses that drive economic growth and innovation across Africa and international markets.
He is the founder of Itsalat Group of Companies (Zambia), where he remained a shareholder until 2019. Under his leadership, the company became one of Africa’s foremost distributors of Samsung electronic products. Over the past decade, Itsalat and its affiliated and subsidiary companies in Ghana, Mauritius, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zambia collectively generated a turnover exceeding USD 1.3 billion, solidifying its position as a major player in the industry. Mr. Osuman is the head of Mansman Mining Company with a team of Board members and Board Advisors.
Currently, Mr. Osuman leads Dyna Pro Limited, a holding company comprising six subsidiary companies across various industries. Partnered with experienced industry leaders, Dyna Pro is dedicated to driving impactful business solutions while fostering economic development. Additionally, the company is aligned with Food Secure Africa,a non-governmental organization committed to addressing food security challenges across the continent.
Through Dyna Pro and his extensive business ventures, Mr. Osuman continues to bridge Africa with global markets, fostering innovation, sustainability, and transformative growth.
Chukwuemeka Dimanochie, CPA, MBA
Board Member
Chukwuemeka Dimanochie is a seasoned financial executive, business strategist, and consultant with over 25 years of experience spanning corporate banking, financial management, and business advisory services. He has a proven track record of driving profitability, optimizing business operations, and leading high-performing teams across multiple industries.
As the Director of Nescro Management Consultancy, Chukwuemeka advises clients in healthcare, energy, the public sector, and financial services across West and Southern Africa. He specializes in portfolio growth, financial structuring, risk and credit management, and strategic planning, helping businesses scale and improve operational efficiency
Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of UBA Zambia, where he successfully transformed the bank from a loss-making entity into one of the most profitable banks in the country within three years. His tenure at UBA also included leading corporate banking operations, structuring high-value credit facilities, and driving revenue growth.
Before joining UBA, Chukwuemeka held senior financial roles at Biotronik Canada, Smiths Medical Canada, Access Bank, and Diamond Bank Plc, where he managed financial planning, risk assessment, and operational strategy.
Chukwuemeka holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nigeria. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Colorado. His expertise in financial analysis, stakeholder relations, and strategic execution continues to drive business success and sustainable growth for organizations he partners with.
Alicia Lewis
Advisor and Board Member
Alicia Lewis is a strategic business leader with a proven track record in operational excellence and global business development. As a key Advisor to Dyna Pro Limited, she drives business growth and ensures the seamless execution of the company’s diverse projects through her expertise in business management, partnerships, and organizational leadership
With a career spanning international markets, Alicia has built and scaled successful companies while advising governments, businesses, and NGOs on global strategies. Her work blends high-level advocacy and diplomatic engagement with nuanced economic and political insight.
Alicia is passionate about connecting people, businesses, and countries. She has worked extensively with the United Nations, where she led the UN CITO’s global Public-Private Partnerships program and contributed to the UNDP’s South-South Cooperation initiative
A seasoned board member and advisor, Alicia currently serves on the board of Mansman Mining, where she also provides strategic counsel, and acts as an advisor to Shield Chemical USA. She previously sat on the board of DATTALION and now contributes her expertise to Food Secure Africa.
An entrepreneur at heart, Alicia is the founder of Zaza Meats in Europe—linking farmers and meat processors to buyers and distributors—and Zaza Precious Metals and Trade, an ethical gold trading company based in Dubai
Blessed Mulenga Silavwe
Operations Manager
Blessed provides essential support to the Mansman Mining Board with he extensive experience in private sector development, organisational development and Corporate governance. With experience of over 30 years across public sector, civil society and private sector, she brings her rich expertise in strategic partnership collaboration, project management and building sustainable growth at all levels of enterprise development.
Her experience as a global level focal point resource in organisation development and capacity strengthening and as lead consultant for various international Organisations in the same capacity, positions her strategically to spearhead the multifaceted dynamic projects which Dynopro as a holding company is engaged in at a global level. Blessed is founder of Avidore Holdings Limited, Sephira Foundation and DevCorp Consulting and is Board member for various local and international, private and civil society organisations including FoodSecure USA.
We strive to create value
Mansman Mining is committed to contributing to the economic growth and development of Zambi
We Believe in Best Quality
Mining is to be a leading provider of high-quality minerals while adhering to the highes
We Believe in Good Relation
We strive to create value for our stakeholders by maximizing the potential of Zambia
We Believe in our Abilities
Setting industry benchmarks for operational excellence, social engagement, and environmental preservation.