Strategic African Women In Leadership
Nominations for the SAWIL Vision 2030 Trailblazers are closed.
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2020 marks the inauguration of the SAWIL Top 30 trailblazers Awards celebrated in line with our campaign #SAWILVision2030. We asked you to nominate leader(s) who are pioneers of Transformation, Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in their respective fields. Women who understand the importance of lifting as you rise and actively champion the empowerment of women and girl children.
Africa, here they are. Your Finalist for the SAWIL Trailblazers Awards 2020 are:
Zozibini Tunzi
Miss Universe 2019. Former Miss South Africa. Nominated for the Southern African Women In Leadership Trailblazers Awards: Honorary Recipient.
Based in New York.
South Africa
Ayanda Thabethe
Ronel Jooste
Award Winning Entrepreneur, Author and Speaker. Qualified Chartered Accountant. Financial Consultant.
South Africa
Nomso Kana
Nuclear Scientist. Managing Director, Commissioner of 4IR at the Presidency (ZA)
Dr Stella Bvuma
Melu Mizinga
Dr Faith Mashele
Chartered Procurement & Supply Professional.
Head: Procurement Centre of Excellence - Nedbank.
South Africa.
Jazz Mbanjwa
Businesswoman, executive coach, radio personality, conversational moderator and mentor.
South Africa
Keabetswe Jan
Globally recognised Social Media Influencer.
Famous Tweet: "O jewa ke eng?"
South Africa.
Jacki Mpondo-Hendricks
A seasoned Business strategist, Marketer and Social Activist.
President: Johannesburg chamber of commerce and industry.
South Africa.
Zanele Thabede-Vilakati
Women's Rights Advocate
Acting Director: Women and Law in Southern Africa- Eswatini
Swaziland
Onke Dumeko
Corporate and Brand Communications Content Strategist. Editor-in-Chief: thebar. Magazine & DESTINY Magazine.
South Africa
Lianne Du Toit
Moreblessing Barker
Dr Tebogo Mashifana
Academic Engineer.
Senior Lecture - University of Johannesburg. Professional Engineering Technologist.
South Africa
Rapelang Rabana
Internationally Renowned Tech Entrepreneur.
Founder and Chairperson - Rekindle Learning.
South Africa
Nompumelelo Mbonane
Nangamso Maponya
Investment Banking and Project Finance Professional at the Development Bank of SA.
South Africa
Dorcas Dube
Thandeka Nombanjinji-Nzama
Kuda Tshiamo-Kgati
Legal Executive.
Head of Legal Services - Botswana Telecommunications Corporation. MD - Linc-Later Investments. Co- founder - Botswana Youth Entrepreneurs.
Botswana.
Nollie Maoto
A visionary and results-oriented Executive.
Exec. Head of Business Intelligence, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring:
First National Bank (FNB) Contact centre.
South Africa
Senamile Masango
Nuclear Physicist
Board Member at NECSA. Chairperson of the Research and Development Subcommittee at NECSA.
South Africa
Dr Xolelwa Zulu Magwenyane
Manager: Strategic Research, Development & Innovation -Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
South Africa
Moloko Komane
Seasoned ICT Executive.
Group Head of Business Advisory: Multichoice (Africa).
South Africa
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako
Versatile Public Sector Professional. Accounting officer - Umdoni Local Municipality. Published Researcher.
South Africa
Lavina Ramkissoon
Pioneer Technologist.
Chief Executive: R.AI (socil impact – responsible AI), trusource.ai, tutti.ai, Cognax, Rainbow Telecoms Ghana.
South Africa
Prof Philiswa Nomngongo
Science Professor
Associate Professor - University of Johannesbur. DSI/NRF SARChI Chair - Nanotechnology for water.
South Africa