POST EVENT REPORT
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BOLD
31 JULY - 1 AUGUST
Discover the latest trends, success stories, and thought leadership in our 24th edition of Impumelelo Top Empowerment
YOUR CONFERENCE MODERATOR
Leanne Manas: Your Partner in Empowerment
From Oprah Winfrey to Nelson Mandela, Leanne has interviewed an impressive range of public figures, heads of state, thought-leaders and local and international celebrities. She has also been at the forefront of bringing South Africans some of the biggest News stories over the last 2 decades
“Whatever I do, I do with passion.”
She is instantly recognisable as the face of Morning Television as anchor of Morning Live, a hard-hitting news broadcast that she has been hosting since 2004. She has been the face of the Vast majority of Breaking news events in an ever changing South Africa, most Notably the death of Nelson Mandela, the dramatic resignation of Jacob Zuma as RSA President and the death of the Mother of the nation Winnie Madikizela Mandela.
Leanne Manas
South African Award Winning Journalist & TV Presenter
Leanne Manas
Leanne Manas
@leannemanas
@LeanneManas
Group Managing Executive: Personal & Private Banking, Nedbank
Govender Executive Head: Transformation Nedbank
Acting Director-General, Department of Employment and Labour
SPEAKERS
Zuko Godlimpi
Jacky Molisane
Ciko Thomas Deputy Minister, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Kershini
Join the #TopEmpowerment family and be part of the movement shaping economic transformation! Whether it’s through our Conferences, Awards, or Publications, we celebrate trailblazing leaders and organisations making an impact.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
ATTENDEES OVER TWO DAYS
500
ATTENDEES OVER TWO DAYS
GROWTH 2024 GROWTH 2023
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SHOWCASE COUNTERS
530
ATTENDEES OVER TWO DAYS
SHOWCASE COUNTERS “EMPOWERMENT THROUGH BOLD TRANSFORMATION
54
NUMBER OF SPEAKERS
15
“EMPOWERMENT
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https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ entries-close-soon-nedbank-oliver-topempowerment-awards-2025-815653a
https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ nedbank-announced-as-platinum-partnerfor-the-2025-nedbank-top-empowermentconference-and-awards-703732a
THE JOBURG REPORTER
https://thejoburgreporter.com/2025/08/10/ nedbanks-khensani-nobanda-embodiesmarketing-excellence-and-leadership/ https://thejoburgreporter.com/2025/08/03/ bp-southern-africa-ceo-taelo-mojapelo-reflectson-5-years-of-leadership-transformation/
https://thejoburgreporter.com/2025/08/10/ nedbanks-khensani-nobanda-embodiesmarketing-excellence-and-leadership/
https://thejoburgreporter.com/2025/08/03/ bp-southern-africa-ceo-taelo-mojapelo-reflectson-5-years-of-leadership-transformation/
https://joburgtimes.co.za/2025/08/01/ nedbank-empowerment-awards-2025/
JOBURG TIMES
https://joburgtimes.co.za/2025/08/01/ nedbank-empowerment-awards-2025/
AFRICA UPDATE
https://omny.fm/shows/africa-update/ vaxowave-one-of-the-companies-inattendance-at-the-nedbank-2025-topempowerment-conference
https://omny.fm/shows/africa-update/focuson-sanlam-nedbank-top-empowerment-2025conference
YFM
https://www.yfm.co.za/2025/08/01/ prestigious-awards-highlight-urgent-need-foryouth-empowerment/
MAIL AND GUARDIAN
https://mg.co.za/article/2025-08-08nedbank-top-empowerment-conference2025-driving-bold-transformation-throughpartnerships/
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OVER 50 SPOTS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA
CAPE TOWN - WESTERN CAPE
GAUTENG - KRUGERSDORP
“EMPOWERMENT
N1 NORTH FREEWAY - GAUTENG
GAUTENG - SANDTON
N1 SOUTH FREEWAY - GAUTENG
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COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE
Accenture
African Bank
African Greeneurs
African Graphix
African Hustle
AFROSAI-E
Afrocentric Health
Aganang Administrators
Andi Beauty
AQ Rate
Assmang
African Greeneurs
African Graphix
African Hustle
AFROSAI-E
Afrocentric Health
Aganang Administrators
Andi Beauty
AQ Rate
Assmang Khumani
Association of B-BBEE Professionals
ATPlay interactive Talent
Aurik Enterprise Development
B-BBEE Commission
BEE123
BASA
Bidvest
Black Management Forum (BMF)
BLVD 96
Bloomberg
BMG
Bongani Rainmaker
Bongani Rainmaker (Pty) Ltd
Bono property Group
BOSTON CITY CAMPUS
bp Southern Africa
BP South Africa
BP South Africa Promoter
BPESA
Bradshaw Le Roux Consulting
Briefly News
Bridgestne
Bridgestone
Brytech Holdings
BTS
Bubbly Agent
Business Day
Cardinal 8
Carnival Creations
Caterpillar Industries
Central Energy Fund
CETA
CFE stakeholder
Chartall Business College
CHEP
Chrisyd Advisory Services
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan
Municipality
Clientele
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA)
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA)
Coface South Africa
Collies Group / Hloba Clothing
Concilium Technologies
Consulting By Bongi
Corner Circle Consulting
Cornerstone Institute
Cr8 Strategy
CSOS
Data Centrix
DeafTouch
Department of Basic Education
Department of Employment and Labour
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (the dtic)
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
Desmond tutu association
DHL Global Forwarding
Dibiya Virtual Law
Digify Africa
Discovery Central Services
Diversifi
Douglas Knowledge Partners
DZANA Investments
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs, Inc
Ellipse
Empact
Empowerworx
Enel Green Power
Enviro Sublime Services
EOH
Eqstra
Espin Capital
ETHICORE
EWSETA
Famous Brands
Fasset
Financial Sector Transformation
“EMPOWERMENT
First Rand Limited
Council
Fix Forward Trust
First Rand Limited
FSTC
Funda Wande
G4S Secure Solutions
Gauteng Tourism Authority
GEMS
Geeks4Learning
Get Corporate Ready (Pty) Ltd
GI Adviosry (Siyanqoba)
GMCA
Godrej Consumer Products
Good Governance Africa (GGA)
Gordon Carbon Solutions
GovGrowth (Pty) Ltd
GPF
Green Leafy Growers
Grundfos Pty Ltd
Guest
Huawei IDC
Ikigai Engineering
Ikigai Engineering/Unnati Training
Academy
Imaplus
iME
Impact Nexus NPC
iME
Imaplus
Inala Software Pty Ltd
INSETA
Inspiredex
Inspiredex Pty Ltd
Inqubeko
inrise consult
International Finance Corp
International Finance Corporation
IPSOS
iME
Isanti Glass
IT Web/Brainstorm
iCharles
Joe Gqabi District Municipality
Jonathan Ball Publishers
Joburg Times
Keigh Royal
Kfox 2nd Couture Board Company
Khula Education
Kumba
Kwetso Foundation
Labournet
LEAP
Lesaka
Letsema
LifeLine Zululand (NPO)
Loreal
LoveworldSat
Lutendo Group
LUXFIAT (PTY) LTD
LYAF Property Services
Mabeba Group
Madia 24 Lifestyle Department
Mail & Guardian
MAMAS Alliance
Mashudu Tinyiko Consulting
Matsetseleko Trading and Projects
Mbikwa Group
MCGERALDS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CENTRE
Mediclinic Souhern Africa
Merchants
Methano Group
Mfundo Development Foundation
NPC
MIH Holdings
Microsoft
MillaSA (Gga Guest)
Mindful Transformation
Minerals Council South Africa
Mk Oziel Sportwear
Mlambo Attorneys
MM Greenfeilds
MONDI Group South Africa
Mosholu (Pty) Ltd
Mpact
MTN
MTN SA
Mustek
Mziwempilo Medicoment Health center
Nanyata
Naspers
National Bargaining Council for the Private Security Sector (NBCPSS)
National Executive Economic Collective(NEXEC)
National Housing Finance Corporation
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)
National Treasury
National Youth Development Agency(NYDA)
Ndabank
Nedbank
Nedbank CIB
Nedbank CIB Property Finance
Nedbank Foundation
Nedbank GMCA
Nedbank Limited
Nedbank Ltd
Nedbank Private Wealth
Nelson Mandela University
Nestle
Newzroom Afrika
Nexia SAB & T
Nexia SAB & T / Cilo Cybin
Nexia SAB & T / Concilium Technologies
Nexia SAB & T / Letsema
Nexia SAB & T / Mustek
Nkosinathi Ndlovu
Nsync Dimensions
Obomvu
Old Mutual
Optimi Workplace (Pty) Ltd t/a
Media Works
Ore & Metal
Orzoflash
Outlook Lodge & Safaris
Palamo Fund Managers (Pty)Ltd
Phutipoyana
POWERFM98.7
PPS
Primedia Out of Home
Private Chef
Progression
Proudly Developing
Proudly Developing (Pty) Ltd
Provest Group
PSIRA
Public Affairs Research Institute
Yes4Youth / Naspers
YFM
Youth employment services
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Youth Employment Service (YES)
South Africa (PARI)
Public Service Commission (GGA Guest)
Pula Management
Q Rate
Raizcorp
RAPULANA ATTORNEYS
Red Dune Consulting
RedMPS
Retina Sa
Retina South Africa
Reverside & Geeks4Learning
ROCVEST Systems
Rotenda Media and Events
Saab Grintek Defence
Sable Black
SAGE
SALGA
Sanlam
SANPARKS
Sanofi
Santam
Sasol
SASL Intepretor
Save The Children South Africa
Script Holdings
SDMS/ Carnival Creations
Seed of Africa
Sekunjalo Engineering Solutions
Shankara People Solutions
Shaper
Signa Group
Signa Group Pty Ltd
SIHLOMILE SECURITY GUARD
Sinfotech (PTY) Ltd
SIOC Development Trust
Siyanqobangamandla Holdings
Social Butterfly
SoluGrowth
SoluGrowth (Pty) Ltd
South African Airways
South African BRICS Youth
Association
South African BRICS Youth
Association (SABYA)
South African Disability
Development Organisation
South African Future Trust
South African National
Accreditation System (SANAS)
South32
Soweto TV
St Strate
Stand Builders
Step Ahead Staffing
STS
Sun International
Swiss Re Africa
Synergy Transformation Solutions
Tangible Cloud
TCTS AUTOBODY
TEG
Tendai ICT
Thabang Chiloane
The Babanango Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company
The Dawn OHSE Consultants (Pty)
Ltd.
The Economist.
The Gordon Group
The Joburg Reporter
The News Gazette
THISABILITY Newspaper
TIBS
TKL Cleaning Solutions
Total Serve Facilities Management
Tracker
Tractor Outdoor
Trebloc
Tsipi Entle
Tsebo Solutions
Tshegosview
TTI Group
Tswelopele Local Municipality
Twotuff KN t/a UrbanCiv
UCA
Ulinzi Security (Siyanqoba)
Universal Healthcare
University of Limpopo
UWC
UXI Mpowered
valleygroup
Vantage Advisory
Vaxowave
Vukile Property Fund Ltd
Wabtec
Wazee
Webber Wentzel
WMN Attorneys Inc.
WOA Fuels & Oils cc
Worx Group
Xcelerate Verification Agency (Pty)
Ltd
Y-Brand
Yes4Youth
Yes4Youth / First Rand Limited
Yes4Youth / Naspers
YFM
Youth employment services
Youth Employment Service (YES)
Youth Employment Service (YES)
SOME TITLES IN
ATTENDANCE
Act. COO
Act. Deputy Director: Training & Communication
Advice Specialist: Fiduciary
Aquaponics Production Manager Associate
Associate Project Administrator
B-Bbee Supply Chain Specialist
B-BBEE & EE Advisory Consultant
B-BBEE and Transformation Specialist
B-BBEE CO-ORDINATOR
B-BBEE Consultant
B-BBEE Product Owner
B-BBEE Specialist
BASA
BD Manager
BEE C ordinator
BEE manager
BEE TFM
BBBEE & Transformation Manager
BBBEE Manager
BBBEE Transformation Manager
Board Member
Brand
Business Advisor
Business Banking and Retail
Business Developer
Business Development Associate
Business Development Director
Business Development Executive
Business Development Manager
Business Manager
CEO
CEO / Principal
CFO
Chairman & Managing Director
Chairperson
Chief Executive Director
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Information Officer
Chief Legal Counsel
Chief Legal Officer
Chief Officer
Chief Operations Manager
Chief Procurement Officer
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Transformation Officer
CI & Project Manager
Client Relations Manager
Client Relationship
Cluster Head: Enterprisewide Risk Management
Comms Administrator (exhibitor)
Commercial Manager
Communications & Stakeholder
Engagement Specialist
Communications Officer
Communications Specialist
Consultant
COO
COO and Transformation Specialist
Corporate Manager NC
Corporate Secretary
Council Chairperson
Council Member
CSR Manager
CTO
Customer Service Front
Deputy Director
Deputy President
Designer
Digify Africa stand Director
Director Fiance
Director HRSense
Director of Innovations
Div Exec: Business Enablement
ED - Exhibitor
EH
Enterprise and Supplier
Development
Equity Equivalent Programme
Manager
ESD Specialist
ESD Superintended
Espin Capital
Events
Exec Head:Marketing Operations
Delivery
Executive
Executive Chairperson
Executive Head CSI
Executive Head: Marketing
Operations Delivery
Executive Head: Nedbank
Marketing
Executive Head: Public Affairs
Executive Head: Sales and Service
Executive Head: Workforce
“EMPOWERMENT
Optimisation and Engagement
Executive head: regulstory advocacy and policy
Executive Director & Founder
Executive: Billings
Financial Advisor
Financial Director
Finance
Founder
General Manager- Sustainability & B-BBEE at MTN
GM Comms & Stakeholder
Group CFO
Group Communications Manager for
Group Head :Advisory
Group Head: litigation
Group Legal
Group Learning Manager: Skills &
Youth Development
Group Transformation
Head Governance and Operations
Social Impact
Head Leadership and Engagement
Head Legal
Head Money Management
Head of CX/XM
Head of Global Business Centre SA
Head of Human Capital and
Transformation
Head of Human Resources
Head of Projects
Head of Sales
Head of Staff Volunteerism
Head of Sustainability
Head of Transformation
Head Regulatory Advocacy
Head Strategy and Investor Relations
Head: Business Development
Head: Corporate Communications
Head: External Communications
Head: Financial Inclusion and Public
Policy
Head: HR South Africa
Head: Market Development
Head: People Development
Head: Strategic Partnerships
Head: Transformation Advisory
Head: Workplace Experience and HSE
HR Business Partner
HR Executive
Impact and Marketing Manager
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Internal Comms
Intern
Jnr Digital Marketing Manager
Junior Cloud Engineer
Key Account Manager
Learnership Administrator
Legal Advisor
Manager
Manager Corporate Branding (exhibitor)
Manager: CEO’s Office
Manager: Regulatory Compliance and Skills Development
Managing Director
Managing Executive
Managing Executive: Operations, Collection
Managing Knowledge Partner
Manning the cart
Marketer
Marketing Marketing & Data Manager
Marketing Head
Media
Medical Dr, Director
MD,Skills
NCIB PF - COO
Nedbank Private Wealth - Exhibitor
- Acquisition Banker
Nedbank Private Wealth - Stand
Supplier
Operation Director
Operations Executive
Philanthropy Specialist
PMO Graduate
Portfolio Head
PP Head
Presidency: Protocol
Principal
Principal Advise: High Net Worth
Principle
Procurement Manager
Procurement Officer
Production
Programme Manager
Project Administrator
Project Coordinator
Project Manager
Public Affairs
Public Relations Specialist
Regional Head: Night Net Worth: North
Regional Sales Manager Gauteng
REMCO Member
Sales Associate
Sales executive
Sales Manager
Sector Lead: Holding Entities &
Private Equity
Senior Economist
Senior Legal Advisor
Senior Manager
Senior Manager Agric CVP
Senior Manager Brand & Marketing
Strategy
Senior Manager Business
Development
Senior Manager Financial Education
Senior Manager Governance, Planning & Reporting
Senior Manager Quality Assurance
Senior Manager Skills and Economic Inclusion Programmes
Senior Manager: Financial Wellness
Senior Manager: Head of Regions and Provincial
Senior Project Manager
Senior Reward Specialist
Senior Technical Advisory Analyst
SIU stand
SIU- Exhibitor
Skills Development Consultant
Skills Development Specialist
Skills evelopment Facilitator
Skills Head
Skills Social Specialist
SM-Socio Political and Policy Analysis
SM: B-BBEE
Social Media
Social Media & PR
Speaker Manager
Stakeholder Engagement and CSI Manager
Strategic Account Manager
Strategic communications
Strategy Analyst
Supervisor
Support: Stand build: Nedbank
Private Wealth stand
SWC Chairperson: FS
SWC Chairperson: GP
SWC Chairperson: KZN
SWC Chairperson: LP
SWC Chairperson: MP
SWC Chairperson: NC
SWC Chairperson: NW
SWC Chairperson: WC
SWC National Chairperson
Technical Trainer: Salesforce & Software Development
TFM
Transformation Administrator
Transformation Executive
Transformation Manager
Transformation & Talent Manager
Transformation Manager
FUNCTIONAL AREAS IN
ATTENDANCE
Finance
Marketing
HR
Legal
Risk
Strategy
Operations
IT
Sustainability
Transformation
Compliance
Research
Client Insights
Competition Law
Regulatory Affairs
CSI
Events
Comms
Social media
Brand
Product
Amex
Analytics
Learning and Development
External Relations
Socio-Economic Transformation
Procurement
Clinical Science
Rewards and Performance
Project Management
Sustainability
Agri-Business
Quality Control
Governance
Health and Safety
Information Technology
Information
Analytics
Excellence
Operations
Business Development
Public Relations
Corporate Liaison
Resourcing
Financial Services & Banking
Human Resources
Marketing & Communications
BTS DEI Global
Regalia HR and Business Solutions
Industry Transformation Advisory
B-BBEE
Talent Management
Economic Development
Financial Education
Sustainability
People & Culture
ISO Compliance
Sustainability
Economic Development
B-BBEE
Transformation
Financial Education
Impact & Sustainability
Membership Sales
Government Affairs
Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability
Careers & Development
Data & Analytics
OTHER Journalists
Photographers
DJ’s
Entrepreneurs
Diplomats
Sustainable Finance Experts
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KHENSANI NOBANDA
Group Executive, Group Marketing and Corporate Affairs: Nedbank
BERENICE LUE MARAIS
Deputy Chairperson: The BLM Company
CARINA WESSELS
Executive Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability: Alexander Forbes
CHRISSY DUBE
Programme Head: Governance Insights & Analytics, Good Governance Africa - Good Governance Africa
JOY-MARIE LAWRENCE
Founding Director: Boardvisory
DIONNE KERR
Founder and Chief Executive Officer: Siyakha Consulting
ANDREW TSURO
Managing Director: The eHub
GUGULETHU “GUGU” NDEBELE
Executive Director: Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
PARMI NATESAN
Chief Executive Officer: Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA)
Meet our esteemed judges, respected industry experts and thought leaders, responsible for evaluating and honoring your outstanding achievements in empowerment & transformation.
PRECIOUS GONDWE
Founding Partner and CEO: Precious & Partners
ZINHLE THUPANA
Group Executive: CEF
SUMMER CLIFFORD KOTZÉ
Content Creation Manager and Photographer: Jenna Clifford
ASHIKA KIRPAL
Director: Transformation and Naspers Labs - Naspers
THANDI KUNENE
Head: Corporate Affairs and Engagement South AfricaL’Oréal
GAVIN FITZMAURICE
Managing Partner: Webber Wentzel
WEZI KHOZA Past Board Chairperson of CHIETA and Non-Executive Director: Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)
LESEGO CHARLIE
Head of Communications: VISA
ZANDILE MPOSELWA
Corporate Affairs Director: Kellanova
The Finalists
•ORGANISATION AWARDS•
The organisation awards look to celebrate the successes of top empowered companies exemplifying transformation, impact, vision and action in South Africa.
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: FAST GROWTH BLACK-OWNED SMME OF THE YEAR AWARD
Big Eye Minerals & Energy
Blu Water Technologies
TCTS AUTOBODY
Wallace & Green
AND 310 EMS Projects (Pty) Ltd
Mlambo & Associates
Maphikwana Group (Pty) Ltd
Bubbly Agent
Trade Capital Finance
Vantage Advisory
Ambesha Africa
Bono Property Group
Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions
Insurazo Risk Partners (Pty) Limited
EconoBEE
Muncho
AMBESHA AFRICA
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nestlé ESAR
Tyrec (Pty) Ltd
Schneider Electric Merchants
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings
Shared Value Africa (SVA) & Shift Impact Africa
RCPM Industries
Sanofi
HG Travelling Services Pamodzi Unique Engineering Ethekwini Municipality Y-Brand
Isanti Glass Gordon Carbon Solutions
Nexia SAB&T VEA Road Maintenance
Schneider Electric
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Vaxowave
Old Mutual
Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions
Konica Minolta South Africa
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Boxfusion
Limitles Engineer T/A BUY BRICS+
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: PUBLIC SECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS)
Breede Valley Local Municipality
Ethekwini Municipality
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd
Sasol Merchants
Nestlé ESAR
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Reverside Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Royal Mndawe Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A ROMH Consulting
Sanlam
Dentsu
Konica Minolta South Africa
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: ENTERPRISE AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
City Lodge Hotels Ltd
Group
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
SLG (Pty) Ltd
Isanti Glass
Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd
Oceana Group Limited
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Nexia SAB&T
Ntiyiso Consulting Group
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: JOB CREATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
TotalServe Group (Property and Facilities Management)
Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings
AND 310 EMS Projects (Pty) Ltd
Icebolethu
Sasol
Isanti Glass
AECI
Afrizan People Intelligence (Pty) Ltd
Geeks4Learning (Pty) Ltd
Trade Capital Finance
HomeComing Events
Y-Brand
Agent
City Lodge Hotels Ltd
Royal Mndawe Holdings (Pty) Ltd T/A ROMH Consulting
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
SLG (Pty) Ltd
Oceana Group Limited
Ntiyiso Consulting Group Merchants
Mashudu Tinyiko Consulting
Glass
Isanti
Bubbly
Sanlam
ICT-Works (Pty) Ltd
MBVIT
TOP EMPOWERED COMPANY: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
SPONSORED BY NEDBANK
Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
City Lodge Hotels Ltd Merchants
RedM Professional Services (Pty) Ltd
Sanlam
Youth Bridge Trust
Liquid Intelligent Technologies
HomeComing Events MBVIT
Geeks4Learning (PTY) Ltd
Pamodzi Unique Engineering Schneider Electric
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Nexia SAB&T
Powering women in business.
One investment at a time.
Nedbank is proud to have invested R2.25 million in 50 dynamic women-led businesses through the 2024/25 WomX Accelerator. This year-long, programme combined mentorship, peer learning, and financial literacy to drive real change. In just 12 months, the Woman in Business Accelerator delivered powerful results, including the creation of 268 jobs. We're proud to stand with women who are not just doing business, but changing the face of it.
The Finalists
•INDIVIDUAL AWARDS•
The individual awards aim to showcase the top individuals in South Africa. From CEO’s to young achievers climbing the corporate ladder, we celebrate leaders who are making a clear impact in the world of tech.
TOP EMPOWERED: BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nelly Ndlovu Mondi Zimele (Pty) Ltd
Pieter du Plessis Isanti Glass
Katlego Malatji HomeComing Events
Funani Mojono Provest Cementitious Products (Pty) Ltd
Roxana Ravjee Dentsu
Sindisiwe Dlamini Pamodzi Unique Engineering
Thandeka Mngomezulu TotalServe Group (Property and Facilities Management)
Thoko Tshabalala VEA Road Maintenance
Prakshna Velter The Gordon GroupMigraine Wellness Clinic
Alex Mabunda Ntiyiso Consulting Group
TOP EMPOWERED: RICHARD FLETCHER ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Trinisha Govender TCTS AUTOBODY
Nqobile Valentia Mkhabela Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings Allan Maphanga EconoBEE
Joe Asamoah Trade Capital Finance
Phathutshedzo Madima Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions
Trudy Mkansi Ambesha Africa
Kabelo Ncholo Y-Brand
Kushela Naidoo Wallace & Green
Ntombi Mlambo Mlambo & Associates
Hulisani Khorommbi Blu Water Technologies Luncedo Mtwentwe Vantage Advisory
Uthman Omarjee Muncho
Patricia Tshitema Bono Property Group
Trinisha Govender
TCTS AUTOBODY
Nqobile Valentia Mkhabela
Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings
Joe Asamoah Trade Capital Finance
Allan Maphanga EconoBEE
Phathutshedzo Madima Tshinwelo Innovative Business Solutions
Cllr. Queen
Xulu
uMlalazi Municipality
Cllr. Nondumiso Buda Frances Baard Municipality
Cllr. Tunyiswa ManxilaNkamisa
Mnquma Municipality
bp Southern Africa
National Housing Finance Corporation
FoodBev Manufacturing SETA
About CCBSA
Discover the latest trends, success stories, and thought leadership in our 24th edition of Impumelelo Top Empowerment
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is a proudly South African company which began operating as a legal entity in July 2016, after the merger of six non-alcoholic ready to drink bottling operations.
We are a level 3 B-BBEE empowered company. We employ over 7000 people at 13 manufacturing facilities across the country. As a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) and a bottler for The Coca-Cola Company, our vision is to refresh Africa every day and make our continent a better place for all.
We manufacture and distribute Coca-Cola beverages that make life's everyday moments more enjoyable, while doing business the right way. The result is shared opportunity for our customers, our employees, our communities, and our shareholders.
We conduct our business ethically, transparently and conscientiously. We espouse an inclusive business culture to reflect our African identity. We accelerate sustainable, profitable revenue growth across all categories and offer an innovative portfolio of products that respond to customer needs and consumer preferences.
Profitability is important, but not at any cost.
People matter. Our planet matters.
We do business the right way by following our values and partnering for solutions that benefit us all.
The Awards
•HIGHLY COMMENDED•
The Menu
•NEDBANK OLIVER TOP EMPOWERMENT AWARDS DINNER•
Savour the flavour of success with our exquisite three-course menu, featuring tender beef fillet, & delectable vegetarian options, paired with fine wines and decadent desserts
STARTERS
Mediterranean Vegetable and Goats Cheese Wellington, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Cilantro Cream (V)
MAINS
Marrakesh Braised Lamb Shank with Aromatic Spices
Confit Baby Vegetables, Roast Apple and Butternut Puree, Saffron Risotto Croquette, Harissa Crème
DESSERT
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, Almond Cake, Mandarin Gel, Apple puree & Chocolate crunch
The future of fashion is green
Recycled with purpose. Styled with pride.
We're proud sponsors of the 2025 Celebration of Fashion at the AllFashion Sourcing Summit, which will spotlight designers like Vivacious Eco Vixen, Madi Lucent, and Ambesha Africa. From upcycled leather to bold eco-accessories, they're shaping a sustainable future. #GreenIsTheNewGold
Sydwell Shikweni
