‘Ceiling crashers’ celebrated keynote address was given by KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala.
The 2020 Forbes Woman Africa award winners were honoured after the Leading Women Summit
INFLUENTIAL women from across the continent were awarded at the 2020 Forbes Woman Africa gala dinner at the Durban ICC on Friday.
The awards ceremony was held directly after the Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit which was hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal government and presented by Mastercard.
“I’d like to extend congratulations to all the 2020 award winners for truly embodying this year’s summit theme, ‘The Ceiling Crashers 2.0: Power with Purpose’,” said Renuka Methil, the managing editor of Forbes Woman Africa.
“It was the perfect end to a day of enlightening panel discussions and ‘In the Spotlight’ talks that showcased the strides being made by women everywhere.
“We hope these well-deserved awards serve to highlight the impact being made by these women and provide inspiration for our future leaders.”
Rakesh Wahi, founder the ABN Group, welcomed this year’s attendants to the glamorous ceremony.
The opening address was given by KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, and the
The 2020 Forbes Woman Africa award winners were:
Technology and Innovation
Award: Dr Aisha Pandor, co-founder of SweepSouth, South Africa.
Gen Y Award: Nthabiseng Mosia, founder of Easy Solar, Sierra Leone.
Entertainer Award: DJ Zinhle,
South Africa.
Entrepreneur Award: Olajumoke Adenowo, founder of Ad Consulting, Nigeria. Male Gender Advocate Award: Bafana Khumalo, co-founder of Sonke Gender Justice, South Africa.
Social Impact Award: Charmaine Mabuza, co-founder of Zamani Holdings, South Africa.
Pioneer Award: Irene Charnley, founder and deputy chairperson of Smile Telecoms Holdings.
Chairperson Award: Ibukun Awosika, chairperson of First Bank of Nigeria.
Legacy Award: Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, South Africa.