Source: Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)
AWIEF Awards 2024 Ceremony Marks the Grand Finale of a Celebratory Conference
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 2, 2024/ — The 2024 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards (www.AWIEForum.org) celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of African women entrepreneurs during a prestigious ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Held on Friday evening, the glamorous event honored six remarkable winners, chosen from a distinguished pool of 18 finalists, and presented Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, with the esteemed Lifetime Leadership Award.
Showcasing African Women’s Entrepreneurial Excellence
This year’s finalists and winners underscored the remarkable innovation, talent, and leadership of African women entrepreneurs, who are driving economic growth, creating opportunities, and transforming their communities. Representing countries such as South Africa, Tunisia, and Nigeria, the finalists spanned a diverse range of industries, highlighting the vast potential and ingenuity of African women entrepreneurs.
Business Loans as a Key Driver for Small Business Success
The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony served as the crowning moment of the AWIEF2024 Conference, a two-day event that attracted over 500 delegates from more than 50 countries. This dynamic conference provided a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and recognition of the transformative contributions women entrepreneurs are making to Africa’s economic and social landscape.
Celebrating a Lifetime of Leadership
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Leadership Award to Dr. Naledi Pandor. A trailblazer in leadership, Dr. Pandor has made an indelible impact through her decades-long career, during which she significantly shaped South Africa’s domestic and international policies. As Minister of International Relations and Cooperation from 2019 to 2024, she championed South Africa’s diplomatic efforts, fostered peace-building, and advanced global cooperation. Her visionary leadership continues to inspire current and future generations across the African continent and beyond.
AWIEF Awards 2024: Honoring Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs
The awards recognized the following exceptional women for their contributions and achievements in various categories:
- Young Entrepreneur Award: Mpho Hlongwane – MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
- Agri Entrepreneur Award: Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries & Investment (Nigeria)
- Creative Industry Award: Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana – Thabo Makhetha CC (South Africa)
- Empowerment Award: Creseldah Cassandra Ndlovu – CLM Clothing & Textile (South Africa)
- Tech Entrepreneur Award: Ynes Hafi – ARSELA (Tunisia)
- Social Entrepreneur Award: Temitope Mayegun – Avilla Naturelle (Nigeria)
A Beacon for Women’s Empowerment in Africa
The AWIEF Awards continue to highlight the contributions of African women entrepreneurs, celebrating their creative ingenuity and significant roles in promoting sustainable development and economic prosperity across the continent.
For more details about the AWIEF Awards and Conference, including profiles of the finalists and winners, visit www.AWIEForum.org.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF).
