Albertinah Kekana was appointed Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) CEO in 2012. Before her role at RBH, she established herself in the finance and investment industry. She qualified as …
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Adenike Macaulay leads Wakanow to enhance travel experiences for Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAdenike Macaulay started working with Wakanow in July 2021, when she became the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this capacity, she was responsible for steering the company’s commercial …
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Rita Maria Zniber drives Diana Holding’s global growth, champions sustainable agriculture.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRita Maria Zniber had no experience in agriculture before marrying Brahim Zniber in 1979, the founder of Diana Holding. After their marriage, she fully immersed herself in the …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeIntrepreneurshipLeadershipWomen in Mining
Zanele Matlala—the woman driving Merafe-Glencore’s global Ferrochrome dominance.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesZanele Matlala is one of South Africa’s top female chief executives. She is the CEO of Merafe Resources, a Johannesburg Exchange-listed company. Her career began in 2005 when she …
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Iman Abuzeid—the Sudanese doctor improving America’s healthcare through a startup unicorn.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNurses are a vital part of the healthcare workforce, making up the most significant professional group within the system. Unfortunately, the United States has been experiencing a severe …
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Bertina Engelbrecht—Clicks Group’s first black female CEO drives retail expansion.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesBertina Engelbrecht is one of South Africa’s distinguished business leaders who steers the affairs of Click Group, one of the country’s top health and beauty retailers. She joined …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentWomen in Mining
Nompumelelo Zikalala—the woman steering global growth at Kumba Iron Ore.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThere is an increasing global demand for high-quality iron ore, a crucial raw material in steel production. As nations accelerate infrastructure development, urbanisation, and the transition to greener …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakersSocial Impact
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …
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Female PoliticiansImpactLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicy
Victoire Tomegah Dogbé—Togo’s first female Prime Minister steering progressive reforms.
For decades, Togo’s leadership was predominantly male-dominated. Although women comprise 51.3% of the population and represent 51.1% of the agricultural workforce, their presence in high-level governance remained minimal. …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakers
Samia Suluhu Hassan—Tanzania’s first visionary leaders and female president.
When Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan assumed office as President of the United Republic of Tanzania on March 19, 2021, following the death of President John Pombe Magufuli, …