Industry organisation the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has elected Dr Rethabile Melamu as its new CEO and Chanda Nxumalo as its new chairperson during the organisation’s tenth annual general meeting held on June 9.
Melamu is a chemical and environmental engineer by training and has become renowned for her international expertise in the green economy and energy sectors.
She has leveraged both the theoretical and practical to harness innovative smart technologies to mitigate the impact of climate change in society, with a dedicated focus on African sustainable development, SAPVIA said.
“The new board has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and we are grateful for their willingness to commit their time, energy and expertise to building SAPVIA and the photovoltaic industry,” Melamu said.