Sicelo Dube is a passionate scientist and entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in the field of business. She is currently the founding director of LEC Suppliers Pvt Ltd (trading as LEC Biotec), a leading supplier of science education and research equipment, chemicals, and consumables. Sicelo is also a senior lab technician and part-time Science teacher at Hellenic International Academy, where she actively contributes to science education in the country. She is actively involved in advocating for the adoption of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Through LEC Biotec, she conducts technical training and development workshops for lab technicians throughout Zimbabwe. Sicelo holds a BSc in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, an MSc in Biotechnology and is currently studying for her MBA. Upon completion of the Nelson Mandela Fellowship, Sicelo plans to start a science institute that will be open to passionate scientists of all age groups.
Velile Dube is an avid marketing practitioner with a passion for relationship building. He is employed as the regional marketing manager of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce, where he is responsible for lobbying and facilitating to create a favorable environment for business development in Zimbabwe. Velile went to Rhodes Estate Prep School and Plumtree High School, Zimbabwe. He majored in Marketing at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). He aspires to be a chartered marketer and doctor in Philosophy of Marketing. A renowned speaker, trainer, and presenter, he is a member of Toastmasters International, Junior Chamber International (JCI), Customer Care Association of Zimbabwe (CCAZ), Zimbabwe Institute of Management (ZIM), and Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ). He has a passion for children and upon return from YALI, he aims to spearhead foreign direct investments for Zimbabwe through synergies and partnerships.
