EMPOWERING TOP WOMEN IN Africa
Inside, you’ll find a guide to the sessions, speakers, and highlights of this year’s event. May it serve as your companion as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and the power of women driving change.
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“THAT’S A DUMB IDEA”
That “dumb idea” has helped a continent of young girls feel like they belong.
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EMPOWERING Top Women in Africa
Dr Urishanie Govender
Chief Sustainability Officer, Harmony Gold
Reshni Singh
CEO, BPESA
Sally Nhlanhla
CEO, Rekindle Learning
Chief People, Culture and Purpose Officer, KFC Africa
Managing Executive/ Big Data, AI &RPA, Vodacom
Business Developer, Brand Ambassador, Mrs South Africa Semi-Finalist
Director, Jenna Clifford
General Manager, KFC Africa
Ntokozo Maseko
Editor-In-Chief, Robb Report Africa
Charlotte Kepadisa
Nolo Thobejane
Akhona Qengqe
Natasha Perold
Summer Clifford Kotzé
Philippa Feher
Manager: Western Cape, merSETA
COO, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism And Film Authority
Founder, SheRef Her Legacy Foundation
Executive/ Employment, ENS
Co-Founder & Executive Director, Vaxowave
Head of People, Discovery Vitality
GirlCode
CEO & Founder, Pink Drive
Chief Stakeholders, Projects & Advocacy Officer, Good Governance Africa
General Manager, Guerbet South Africa
Kume Luvhani
Noelene Kotschan
Bronwin Abrahams
Jackie Motsepe
Akhona Makalima
Sundrie Naidoo CEO,
Zandile Mkwanazi Global Supply Chain Coach
Lebo Letsoalo
Chrissy Dube
Mia De Lange News Editor, ENCA
Mataboge Mashetla
Pareen Rogers
EMPOWERING Top Women in Africa
Adv Nthabiseng Sepanya Mogale
Chairperson, Commission For Gender Equality
Zanele Gigaba
Transformation Manager, South African Insurance Association
Director External and Regulatory Affairs & Chairperson/ Vodacom Foundation, Vodacom South Africa
Caroline Nhlane
Head of Communications, Enel Green Power South Africa
Dr Sarah Babb
Co-Founder and MD of Stimm
Mpho Letlape
Interim HR Executive, South African Airways
Vice President Finance, Merchants Eteboheng
CEO, Bridging & Associates
Kirtida Bhana
Head of the Academy for Learning and Development, Plastics SA
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Antoinette Roberts
Takalani Netshitenzhe
Kefilwe Mabote
OUR PHENOMENAL SPONSORS & PARTNERS
We extend our gratitude to our esteemed sponsors and partners for their invaluable support in making the conference a resounding success
MIGRAINE WELLNESS CLINIC
Inspiring a World of Difference
For 123 years, Barloworld has walked alongside communities, and today, we are proud to stand with women who lead, uplift, and inspire change across industries and societies.“Empowering women goes beyond achieving parity-it’s about creating meaningful opportunities and enabling sustainable growth for women in every community we touch.”
— Nopasika Lila, Group Finance Director
Women Leading the Way
These milestones represent more than progress — they represent women shaping a more inclusive future.
Beyond Our Walls
Through initiatives like Mbewu and Siyakhula, women-led enterprises are gaining mentorship, funding, and resources to grow. From black women-owned businesses like Too-See Engineering to Africa’s first gender-linked bond, we are creating pathways that amplify women’s impact far beyond the workplace.
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
Mentorship is at the heart of our vision — helping women gain the skills, confidence, and networks to thrive as the next generation of leaders.
When women rise, communities thrive.
Barloworld Women — Shaping a World of
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CELEBRATING WOMEN OF SIBANYE-STILLWATER
Driving inclusion and empowerment
We recognise that a diverse and equitable workplace is essential to attracting talent and driving innovation. The Company believes that diverse perspectives are invaluable to support the long-term growth and success of our business.
We remain committed to championing equity at every level of our organisation, from implementing fair policies to creating inclusive environments where all employees, regardless of gender, can do their best work.
Together, let us continue building a business that reflects the full potential of the people and communities we serve.
Youth Power. Community Impact.
The CorpsAfrica Way.
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Securing the best leadership talent in the market
Great leaders don’t just fill positions — they shape the future. Our Executive Search uncovers talent that inspires growth.
We go beyond simply filling vacancies
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Optimize hiring costs through efficient processes. Quickly mobilize resources for urgent hiring needs.
Act as a strategic recruitment advisor, not just a service provider.
About CCBSA
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.
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CHANNEL AFRICA
Channel Africa is South Africa’s international public broadcast radio station whose primary audience is the entire African continent.
Our secondary audience is the rest of the world, where we harvest our news and information. As an International Public Broadcaster, our core values subscribe to the highest journalistic ethics which find expression in fairness, accuracy, and impartiality.
Channel Africa is a platform through which Africa is engaged in debate with itself, and recognises South Africa as a role player in continental and international a airs.
Vision: “The African Perspective” Mission: “to promote the regeneration, revival, and rejuvenation of Africa, through the production and broadcast of dynamic, stimulating, and interesting programmes”.
Contact Information:
Tel: 011 714 2997 Fax: 011 714 2072
Email: info@channelafrica.co.za
Web: www.channelafrica.co.za
Twitter: channelafrica1
Instagram: channelafricaradio DSTV:802
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