Chileshe Kapwepwe

Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe, is a Zambian accountant and corporate executive, who serves as the Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), effective 18 July 2018. She made history as the first woman to be elected to the position,following her election at the 20th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit in Lusaka, Zambia's capital city.

Immediately prior to her current assignment, she was the chairperson of Zambia Revenue Authority. She replaces Sindiso Ngwenya, from Zimbabwe, whose two consecutive terms in office, had expired.

Background and education Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe was born in Zambia on 10 July 1958. She has a twin sister, Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe, who is an author and co-founder of the Zambian Women's History Museum. Chileshe Kapwepwe holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Chartered Certified Accountant.

Kapwepwe was the first woman to serve as the chairperson of the Zambia Revenue Authority.