SINANI ENERGY

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Sinani Energy is an integrated energy and utilities solutions business driven to achieve financial savings for its clients. It is built on the principle of creating bespoke energy solutions that optimise clients’ energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower reliance on the national grid – ultimately improving profitability and sustainability. The Sinani team believes that the work they do in the energy and utilities sector is making a positive contribution to Africa and its people.

www.sinanienergy.co.za

ABONGA NKWELO

2019 FELLOW

CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR  |  SINANI ENERGY

Abonga has a degree in Organisational and Industrial Psychology from Rhodes University. In 2008 he founded Kanelo, a procurement business for a diverse group of businesses across a multitude of sectors. He moved on to be business manager of Wakaberry. After its acquisition by Famous Brands, Abonga was appointed Regional Ops Manager for Steers, Debonairs and Fishaways. Learning a great deal about systems from the corporate environment, Abonga co-founded Sinani Energy. Abonga’s passion for driving business sustainability is rooted in businesses becoming more energy efficient. However, his passion for people is not lost – he has started a programme called Man in the Arena, which seeks to address the mental health issues sports people go through during and after their playing days.