Warren Bafana Dlamini, Deputy Director: Finance, Supply Chain at the Central Bank of Eswatini, is set to feature as a panellist at the CIPS Africa Conference & Awards 2025, Connect & Engage, taking place from 6 to 7 August at The Houghton Hotel in Johannesburg.
Dlamini will join a high-level panel discussion on Public Private Partnerships in Supply Chain Development, moderated by broadcast journalist Katleho Sekhotho. The session brings together five regional leaders whose work bridges public priorities and private sector innovation. Panellists include Vuledzani Nemukula, Botho Nkawana, Molefe Mathibe, Vincent Moola and Dlamini himself.
The discussion will explore how collaborative financing models, shared value contracts, and blended governance frameworks can unlock infrastructure, increase SME participation, and accelerate regional economic growth. Attendees can expect an exchange grounded in real world experiences, ranging from structuring bankable PPPs to implementing transparent, ESG aligned procurement practices.
Warren Bafana Dlamini MCIPS, is a Chartered supply chain strategist with over 15 years of cross sector experience in banking, humanitarian relief, telecommunications, manufacturing, and government. At the Central Bank, he leads procurement reform efforts aligned with national development priorities.
A former Vice Chairperson of the CIPS Eswatini Branch (2016 to 2019), Dlamini holds a Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply and is currently pursuing an MBA. His expertise includes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and digital procurement solutions. Known for driving ethical, compliant, and performance driven procurement, Dlamini’s leadership has led to cost savings, better contract coverage, and logistics improvements.
At the conference a rigorous exchange grounded in the lived experiences of the panellists is going to take place. Topics will include structuring bankable Public Private Partnerships, navigating regulatory hurdles, and deploying technology to enhance transparency and long-term value for both citizens and shareholders.
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