Costa Mwansa

Costa Mwansa is a Zambian journalist who has been practicing for the last 20 years. A passionate, patriotic, and ambitious young African, Costa regards himself as a change maker determined to make a difference and impact on the global media landscape. In 2017 he founded Diamond Media, Zambia’s leading private media power house., a station he owns and runs as its Chief Visionary Officer. The station serves as a platform for African storytelling showcasing news, current affairs,lifestyle, and general entertainment content across five Sub-Saharan African countries. These include Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, and Namibia.

Costa is the current President of the Media Owners Association of Zambia, An association comprising leading private media houses in the country (Radio, TV, Print and Online). The association champions sustainable media development and sector growth. Costa is also a lawyer and media investment entrepreneur who loves fitness workouts and also does avocado farming.