Rita Kavashe is transforming Kenya’s auto industry through strategic leadership and local empowerment. Rita Kavashe, Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, is one of the prominent figures shaping …
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Meet Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group, SA’s top construction firm.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFelicia Msiza is leading Raubex Group through strategic growth and greater inclusion in the SA construction industry. Ntombi Felicia Msiza, a South African executive, is the Chief Executive …
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Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Taelo Mojapelo expands bpSA’s retail footprint, steers inclusive growth.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesTaelo Mojapelo contributes to South Africa’s energy landscape by driving BP Southern Africa’s (bpSA) growth strategy and championing gender equity and economic empowerment. Since June 2020, Taelo Mojapelo …
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Folake Soetan—the woman leading Nigeria’s largest power distribution company.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFolake Soetan is the Chief Executive Officer of Ikeja Electric, Nigeria’s largest electricity distribution company, which serves over a million customers across six business units in Lagos and …
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Mabel Suglo is creating jobs for people with disabilities in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSystemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …
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Sibongile Sambo sold her car to launch South Africa’s first black-owned aviation company.
Sibongile Sambo is a notable figure in South Africa’s aviation sector. As the founder and CEO of SRS Aviation, she became the first Black woman in South Africa …