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Lusaka Summit 2026

Trust, Resilience and Sustainable Growth: Advancing Governance, Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention in Africa.

About the Conference

The Africa Governance, Risk, Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention Conference is a high-level convening bringing together senior leaders from government, regulatory authorities, central banks, and financial institutions.

Hosted in Lusaka, Zambia, this is a secure, professionally curated platform for strategic dialogue on the critical challenges facing Africa today.

Executive Forum

This is not a general conference. It is a transformational, decision-maker-level forum for those shaping Africa's governance and integrity agenda.

Conference Theme

Trust, Resilience and Sustainable Growth

A global approach to building resilient institutions and advancing next-generation risk management. The theme reflects that:

  • Financial crime prevention is an outcome of strong governance
  • Compliance is effective only when embedded within enterprise risk management
  • Sustainable growth requires institutional trust and accountability
Why It Matters
  • Rising regulatory expectations
  • Accelerating technology & cyber risk
  • Increasing financial crime threats
  • Pressure for sustainable growth
Who Should Attend
  • Government Ministries & Agencies
  • Central Banks & Regulators
  • Boards & C-Suite Executives
  • Heads of Risk & Compliance
  • Technology & Cyber Providers

Programme Overview

Day 1
Governance & Leadership

Ministerial keynotes, reform, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Day 2
Risk & Resilience

Enterprise risk, compliance expectations, culture, and controls.

Day 3
Tech & FinCrime

Cyber risk, digital trust, data governance, and intelligence.

Value & Benefits

  • Engage directly with policy-makers and regulators
  • Insight into emerging governance and risk expectations
  • Practical approaches to enterprise and cyber risk
  • Build relationships across public and private sectors
  • Contribute to shaping Africa's governance agenda
Dr. Foluso Amusa
Dr. Foluso Amusa

Host / Convener

Chair, GRC and FinCrime Prevention Summit and Awards

Mothophatlheng Philip Rakgwale
Mothophatlheng Philip Rakgwale

Keynote Speaker

President/Chairman, Council for the South African Institute of Government Auditors

Helen Lunda
Helen Lunda

Keynote Speaker

Executive Director, Commercial Banking & Public Sector Access Bank Zambia Limited

Mizinga Melu
Mizinga Melu

Keynote Speaker

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Absa Bank Zambia

Dr. Nishal Khusial
Dr. Nishal Khusial

Keynote Speaker

Chief Strategy Officer Cyber Alliance EMEA

Mr. Mulilo Kabesha
Mr. Mulilo Kabesha

Keynote Speaker

Attorney General Republic of Zambia

Dr. Denny Kalyalya
Dr. Denny Kalyalya

Guest of Honour

Governor Bank of Zambia

Lesego Bannalotlhe
Lesego Bannalotlhe

Panel Speaker

Chief Risk Officer FNB Botswana

Beauty Mtonga
Beauty Mtonga

Panel Speaker

Executive Risk Human Capital

Elijah Chulu
Elijah Chulu

Panel Speaker

Director, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Zambia National Building Society

Lydia Nasilele Simakando
Lydia Nasilele Simakando

Panel Speaker

Group Chief Executive Officer & Postmaster General Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST)

Grace Tabea Letseka
Grace Tabea Letseka

Master of Ceremony (MC)

Head of Resilience & Data FNB South Africa

Sisiku Nasinda
Sisiku Nasinda

Moderator

Associate Director, Climate Change & Sustainability Services Ernst & Young (EY)

Common Questions

Senior stakeholders: government officials, regulators, board members, executives, heads of risk and compliance, and technology leaders.

No. The delegate fee covers the conference, materials, and meals. Accommodation and travel are the delegate's responsibility.

Yes. Please contact events@grcfincrimeawards.com for group registration inquiries.