About Us
Muno Battery is pioneering Africa’s transition into a new era of mobility as the first to supply Sodium-Ion technology in the automotive sector for 12V and 24V starting batteries for light passenger and heavy duty vehicles
Powering Africa's Future
To empower South African mobility by providing high-performance, longer-lasting sodium-ion batteries that deliver superior reliability and sustainable value for customers.
Strategic Pillars of the Muno Mission
Engineering Resilience
High-performance power engineered for Africa’s extreme heat.
Driving Accessibility:
Making sustainable, premium energy affordable for every driver and fleet.
Operational Reliability:
Superior cranking power and cycle life for total peace of mind on any route.
Championing the Transition:
Leading South Africa’s shift to sustainable, mineral-independent automotive energy.
Meet the Founders
The Right Blend of Expertise and Experience. Bet on the team with the expertise to execute.
Chief Technology Officer
Mulanga Maphada
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PhD Candidate at University of Western Cape's Energy Storage Innovation Lab (ESIL)
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Chemical engineer with MSc in Energy Transition and MBA
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Registered Engineer with extensive Operations Excellence experience (Shell)
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Business Development leadership (Boleng Engineering) and strategy consulting (McKinsey & Company)
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Responsible for cell manufacturing and technical execution
Head of Product Development and R&D
Ellen Kwenda
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PhD Candidate in Chemistry at Durban University of Technology (final phases)
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Technical expert with strong background in materials research
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Significant work experience in Fuel Cell research at Mintek
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Focused on translating strategic vision into battery active materials development
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Ensures R&D directly serves commercial goals