We believe mental fitness should reach every corner of society — including underserved rural communities. Stars in Villages brings customized, culturally sensitive mental health and wellness programs to rural areas, helping individuals and families build emotional resilience, overcome stigma, and thrive together.
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Board Chairman
Meet Allan Brian Chibisa, Board Chairman
Allan Brian Chibisa is a seasoned Organizational Effectiveness (OE) Specialist with over two decades of hands-on experience spread across the manufacturing, mining, energy, telecommunications, financial services, construction, and retail sectors. As Board Chairman, he brings cross-border consulting depth, grounded strategic thinking, and a systems-oriented mindset shaped by extensive engagement across Southern and Eastern Africa.
Academic Background
Chibisa’s academic portfolio blends the analytical rigor of knowledge systems with practical organisational insight:
· MPhil in Information and Knowledge Management, Stellenbosch University
· B.A. in English and Communication Studies, Zimbabwe Open University
· Diploma in Labour Relations, Institute of Personnel Management in Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
· Diploma in Environmental Health, Health Professions Council
· SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course), NOSA
Professional Journey
Chibisa’s foundation was in SHE (Safety, Health & Environment). Translating the systems rigor of that area, he transitioned into the areas of human resources, knowledge management, and organizational effectiveness. He enjoys working with start-ups and has a passion for Africa, strategy, food production, and health.
His unique strength lies in blending people dynamics with systems thinking – crafting solutions where human capability and organizational structures align for sustained impact.
Deputy Chief Happiness & Productivity Officer (DCHPO)
Meet Faith Dube, the Deputy Chief Happiness & Productivity Officer (DCHPO).
Faith Dube is a strategic communications and administrative specialist with nearly 30 years of experience advising high-level stakeholders, spearheading internal & external communications, and managing cross-functional teams. She has had proven success in strategic advisory roles, managing high-profile projects, organizing impactful events, and fostering partnerships with governments, donors, and influencers.
Faith is adept at translating complex data into actionable insights and compelling narratives. In addition to local languages spoken in Zimbabwe and South Africa, Dube speaks multiple international languages including French and Portuguese. She is global citizen with professional experience in the corporate, NGO, UN and public sectors in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Faith Dube’s lived experiences, diverse professional network and unique skillset bring substantive value addition to her role DCHOP.
Chief Happiness & Productivity Officer (CHPO)
Meet Bhekilizwe Bernard Ndlovu Chief Happiness & Productivity Officer (CHPO)
Academic Background
Professional Journey
Ndlovu’s career has been marked by a passion for learning and growth. He began as a primary and high school teacher, later transitioning into human resources management, where he worked with several blue-chip companies in Zimbabwe. He then moved to South Africa, where his experience included working with NGOs such as Dramatic Need, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, and Drama for Life—the Applied Drama Division of Wits University.
After 13 years in South Africa, Ndlovu returned to Zimbabwe to serve as Human Capital Director for a property development company before founding Happiness & Productivity Co., which he currently leads.
Happiness & Productivity Co.
Under Ndlovu’s leadership, Happiness & Productivity Co. has developed innovative programs and services, including:
– Unique Employment Agency: A specialized agency that requires candidates to complete specific modules before being considered for placement.
– Global Mental Fitness Peer Educators for High Schools Program: A flagship online program designed by Ndlovu, focusing on mental fitness education for high school students.
Driving Happiness and Productivity
As CHPO, Ndlovu is driven to empower individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential by prioritizing happiness and productivity, which he asserts have a scientific relationship. His expertise in mental fitness, behavioral change, human resources management, and applied drama makes him a unique thought leader in his field.
