Nkosinathi Maneli is a Business Consultant with experience in the Alternative Energy, Mining, Aviation, Agriculture and Media sectors. Since 2017, he has been building relationships with USA-based stakeholders interested in African development and investment.  He is one of the pioneers of the Welkom International Airport and  Aviation Academy. This is a vision to see the Free state province turn into a vibrant business hub through increased passenger and air freight services.

Nkosinathi’s other interests have seen him forge ventures throughout the continent in countries such as Sierra Leone, Ghana, Uganda, The Kingdom of Eswatini, Namibia and DRC Congo.