
A powerful gathering of influential female leaders
The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is an event that brings together the who’s who of female leadership on the continent and beyond – from the world of business, politics, art, sports, civil society and life; a unique collection of female trailblazers who are distinct in their thinking but single-minded in their purpose – all for a new, equal and thriving world!

The 2025 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit

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What to Expect at this Year's Summit!


FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit is a one-day event taking place on 5 March 2025 at the Time Square, Pretoria, South Africa.

1000+
Attendees

50+
Countries

30+
Speakers

1 Day
Duration
2024 SPEAKERS
2023 Speakers

DR Naledi Pandor
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa

Thamani Thothe
Founder and Creative Director, White Label Fragrances

Aisha Ayensu
Founder & Creative Director, Christie Brown

Amina Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group

Arunma Oteh
Nigerian economist

Ashira Solomon
Global Speaker, Running Start Advisor

Aya Chebbi
Founder, Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem), Pan-African feminist and Tunisian diplomat

Ayakha Melithafa
South African activist

Clare Akamanzi
Leading Growth In Africa's Most Gender-Equal Country

Dr. Funmi Adewara
Founder/CEO Mobihealth International

Dr. Helena Ndume
Head of Ophthalmology Department, Windhoek Central Hospital

Edna Montse
Group Chief: Transformation & Sustainability Officer, African Bank

Eliane Umahire
Rwandan Actress

Elke Brink
Director, Wealth advisor PSG Wealth, Moneyweb advisor

H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Former President, Liberia

Elsa Majimbo
Kenyan comedian living in LA

Fatima Babakura
Creative Director and Founder, Timabee Inc

Funeka Montjane
Chief Executive Officer for Consumer & High Net Worth Clients, Standard Bank

Hajer Sharief
Libyan Human Rights and Peace Activist

Hellen Dausen
Founder, Nuya's Essence & Former Miss Universe Tanzania

Irene Kiwia
Co-Founder and CGO, Adanian Labs

Naseem Banu Lahri
Managing Director, Lucara Diamonds, Botswana

Lehlogonolo Machaba
First openly transgender woman to enter Miss South Africa

Maureen Williams Mtonintshi
Director of Operations, McDonald's SA

Melanie Campbell
Marketing Director at Edward Snell & Co

Nomcebo Zikode
South African Grammy Winner, Singer Songwriter

Louisa Mojela
Co-Founder and Group CEO of WIPHOLD

Naana Frimpong
Partner, DLA Piper’s White Collar Defense Group

Dr Nataliey Bitature
Chief Of Staff, SIMBA Group

Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni
Managing Director, RichAfrica Consultancy

Nikita Kering
Kenyan musician and actress

Nolitha Fakude
Chairman of Anglo American’s Management Board in South Africa

Nonkululeko Gobodo
CEO of Awakened Global

Nongcebo 'Noni' Langa
Winemaker at Delheim

Palesa Mokubung
Founder and Creative Director, Mantsho

Patricia Scotland
The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC Commonwealth Secretary-General

Patricia Obozuwa
Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability, Africa, Coca-Cola Company

Patricia Pillay
CEO, Beer Association of South Africa

Salima Mukansanga
Rwandan Referee

Dr. Shamim Nabuuma Kaliisa
Founder, Chil Group companies

Sima Sami Bahous
Executive Director of UN Women

Singhita
Singer-songwriter, model, actress and avid equestrian

Yolenda Jawe
Founder, Yolz Beauty

Tasneem Karodia
COO and co-founder at Mzansi

Thami Nkadimeng
The Message Architect

Thami Banda
Brand Ambassador - Africa, The Macallan

Thembi Kgatlana
South African Soccer Player

Tumi Morake
Award winning comedian, actor, writer and producer

Tunde Oyeneyin
New York Times Bestselling Author, Peloton Instructor, Nike Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Host and Correspondent

Unathi Mtya
Group Chief Information & Digital Officer, African Bank

Vimbai Masiyiwa
Executive Director, Batoka Hospitality Limited

Wouter Kellerman
2x GRAMMY winning South African Flautist, Producer and Composer & Musician

Yvonne Themba
Chief People Officer at McDonald’s South Africa

Kaitlin Rawson
Tik Tok Influencer
Speakers From Past Years
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FORBES WOMAN AFRICA AWARDS | Past Winners
Celebrating the courageous accomplishments of female leaders whose dedication and selfless impact will inspire future generations.




The FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Awards celebrates the continent’s most inspiring women excelling in different sectors and industries across Africa. These are women who have dismantled stereotypes to create a new narrative in entertainment, sport, business, finance and science. They have challenged authority to bring about change and created a new discourse that will enable future generations to live in a better and more equal world.




