Lumka Kemele

Ms. Lumka Kemele is an economic transformation and B-BBEE policy specialist with more than 15 years of experience in South Africa’s B-BBEE policy environment. As a B-BBEE Technical Expert at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, she provides technical advice and guidance to government, the private sector and businesses on the interpretation and implementation of B-BBEE legislation. Her responsibilities include B-BBEE advocacy, stakeholder relations management, policy development and contributing to the drafting of B-BBEE legislation. Her professional interests extend beyond regulatory compliance to the broader question of how B-BBEE can deliver measurable and sustainable economic transformation. She is particularly passionate about developing sustainable Black-owned enterprises, strengthening enterprise and supplier development, expanding economic opportunities for black-owned businesses, and promoting inclusive participation in the South African economy.