Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia appointed MD of Mwananchi Communications Limited
What you need to know:
- Prior to joining MCL, Ms. Rosalynn was the CEO of Inspire Ventures Ltd, a consultancy she founded. She also held several senior leadership roles at Vodacom Tanzania PLC, including Corporate Affairs Director and CEO of the Vodacom Tanzania Foundation. Her earlier career included senior roles at Maersk Line, where she led national sales operations.
Dar es Salaam. Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Nation Media Group (NMG), has announced the appointment of Rosalynn Mndolwa-Mworia as its new Managing Director, effective April 29, 2025.
The appointment marks a significant step in MCL’s ongoing transformation to become Tanzania’s most trusted and innovative digital-first content platform.
With over 23 years of executive leadership experience spanning telecommunications, logistics, financial services, and insurance, Ms Rosalynn brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of driving strategic growth.
Ms Rosalynn succeeds Bakari Machumu, who retired in August 2024 after 20 years of service.
Also read: Machumu to leave MCL after two decades at the company
Since his departure, the role had been held in an acting capacity by Victor Mushi for the past eight months.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, during a joint meeting between the Board of Nation Media Group (NMG)—MCL’s parent company—and MCL staff.
As Rosalynn assumes the leadership role, Mr Mushi will now transition to the role of Executive Editor, Digital Innovation at Nation Media Group, where he will oversee content and audience engagement strategies across NMG’s operations in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
“Rosalynn’s appointment is a major milestone in MCL’s transformation,” said David Nchimbi, Chairman of the Board at MCL. “Her proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, drive digital innovation, foster a customer-first culture, and deliver sustainable growth positions her perfectly to steer MCL into the future.”
Prior to joining MCL, Ms Rosalynn was the CEO of Inspire Ventures Ltd, a consultancy she founded. She also held several senior leadership roles at Vodacom Tanzania PLC, including Corporate Affairs Director and CEO of the Vodacom Tanzania Foundation. Her earlier career included senior roles at Maersk Line, where she led national sales operations.
In her new role, Ms Rosalynn will lead MCL’s overall operations and strategic direction, focusing on enhancing digital capabilities, growing existing business lines, and exploring new opportunities in the evolving media and content landscape.
She currently serves on the Board of Assemble Insurance Tanzania, where she chairs the remuneration and compensation committee, and has previously chaired the investment committee.
She has also served on boards of public and non-profit institutions, including the Marine Parks Reserves Unit under the Government of Tanzania and Railway Children Africa, underscoring her commitment to community development and sustainability.
Ms Rosalynn holds an MBA and a BSc in Accounting & Management Information Systems from Wayne State College in the United States. She is also a certified Executive Coach from the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) and is widely respected for her expertise in strategic leadership and corporate communications.
“We are excited to welcome Rosalynn to the MCL family,” the company stated in its announcement. “We look forward to her leadership in driving the company’s continued success and transformation.”
Her appointment comes at a time when MCL is expanding its digital footprint and strengthening its role in delivering impactful journalism and content to diverse audiences in Tanzania and beyond.
