HLENGIWE MKETIWA

Deputy Director @NEWTON PRIVATE LIMITED

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A versatile leader and academic with a passion for institutional growth, community empowerment, and sustainable entrepreneurship. With two Master’s degrees—one in *Development Studies* and another in *Educational Management*—I combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to leadership and business development. *Key Professional Milestones* * *Educational Leadership:* Co-founder, Director, and Deputy Principal of *Newton Primary School* in Bulawayo. I have been instrumental in designing administrative frameworks, teacher assessment protocols, and student leadership programs. * *Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness:* Founder of *Faithstreet Farming*, where I specialize in high-yield hybrid road runner breeding (Black Australorp, Orpington, and Light Sussex). I have successfully scaled this from a local project to a regional poultry enterprise, providing fertilized eggs and chicks to clients across Bulawayo and beyond. * *Advocacy & Public Speaking:* A dedicated motivational speaker and coach, I focus on empowering women to achieve self-sufficiency through structured entrepreneurial activities and leadership development. *Core Expertise* * Strategic School Administration & Curriculum Development * Agribusiness Management & Sustainable Poultry Breeding * Community Development & Women’s Empowerment * Public Speaking & Leadership Mentorship