Africa

Tivesh Nair lost almost everything through covid, but managed to persevere through the tough time and adapt. He managed to evolve his business towards the e-commerce space. Creating, what is now one of South Africa’s leading online beverage sites. In doing so he has always focused on the upliftment of staff as well as promoting… read more »

Ash is a dynamic entrepreneur whose ingenuity knows no bounds. At the heart of all his achievements lies Strawtown (https://strawtown.co), a revolutionary sustainable housing solution. Harnessing agricultural waste, Strawtown turns it into carbon-negative building materials, providing affordable housing in developing nations. Founded in January 2021, Strawtown is Ash’s brainchild. His leadership, relentless innovation, and fervour… read more »

Siya Ntsumpa holds an MA in creative Writing from Rhodes University Siya Ntsumpa began his work on community development as a volunteer at Vukanibantu Primary school in 2012 where he established a food garden and recycling project to engage learners during breaks and after school. The aim was to close the hunger gap he observed… read more »

 Murendeni Makhado is a highly trained professional, passionate about driving growth through best practices in ESG.  She currently holds the following positions: ·       Corporate Water Specialist at Implats Holdings which is one of the largest PGM-producing companies globally. In this role, she is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of water stewardship… read more »

Matema Thosago turning 37 years old, has a Diploma in Tour Guiding, NQF level 2 in Field Ranger Law Enforcement and environmental education. She did a Business management certificate with the University of Johannesburg and Currently completed basic project management with the Open University Of Uk 2010 She successfully established a non-profit organisation named Progress’… read more »

Cameron Service holds a bachelor’s Degree. Mail and Guardian Greening the Future Award Winner. Cameron has managed to transform a passion project aimed at cleaning plastic from the rivers in Durban, into a project that has over 75 staff working across the country in rivers- collecting over 25 tonnes of plastic per month- as well… read more »

Hulisani Mushiane is completing her master’s in environmental management and holds a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration. She has a project management qualification from Wits. Hulisani is a 34 year old lady running her own environmental consulting company. She is a political activist and she also serves as a board member of South African National… read more »

Mashupe Phala is currently studying towards an MFA at AFDA Finishing a Post Graduate Diploma in Media Management with Rhodes University BA Honours Degree in Arts and Culture Management from Wits University Advance Certificate in Radio from Wits Radio Academy Mashupe Phala is very passionate about theatre and Arts. he works daily towards the development… read more »

Khali Collins, now De Villiers has been working since the age of 13 where she started out at party land, finishing Matric at 16 she worked closely with her dad who was a model maker and set builder, although Khali did not have any formal training, she did get to work at Damelin as part… read more »

Farah Moosa holds a National Diploma in Events and Marketing at CPUT UCT higher certificate in Project Management A certified Vision creation practitioner from Udemy Academy A Business Coach certificate from Udemy Academy Farah has been inspiring and uplifting communities and the youth from a very young age. She started her own business in 2017… read more »

Londiwe Ndwandwe is a marketing management graduate who studied at DUT and Unisa. She also did a short course in Project Management. She is passionate about Events Management which she has been doing for the past 15 years. Oprah Winfrey said ‘Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you… read more »

Nonkululeko Mahlangu-Ratseke has years experience in the Real Estate Agency field,Automotive  industries and she has the following academic qualifications; Higher Certificate in Business Principles and Practices (Varsity College Pretoria) 2014-Health Safety and Environmental (Nosa Emalahleni) 2022-Entrepreneurial Programme (MikTA Embassies and SEDA) 2023-Export Trade Training Programme(JCCI, TFSA & UK Government) 2023-The Women Creating Wealth FASSET Programme(Graça… read more »

As the world’s first “edumagineer”, Lindsay lives to bring to life a vision of inclusive, relevant, impactful education that serves the core needs of both teachers and students. As a former high school teacher, Lindsay identified teachers as the tipping point of the education system in need of much reform. At the age of 33,… read more »

Dr Thabo Pitse – Profile ·           DOCTOR (Doctorate) in Humanitarianism with a focus on human Independence ·           National and International Award-winning ENTREPRENEUR AND CEO ·           “Coveted” GLOBAL HUMANITARIANISM WINNER (Founded 1962, won on 17 June 2023 in Atlanta, USA, for his humanitarian work of the past decade across Africa) ·           Global Award-winning MASTER TRAINER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ·       FOUNDER AND… read more »