Celebrating the Power of Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has proudly unveiled the finalists for its prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards. These awards honor the outstanding achievements of African women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are driving innovation, fostering gender equality, and playing a pivotal role in the continent’s economic growth.

Diverse Finalists Representing Excellence Across Sectors

This year’s finalists have been selected from a diverse pool of women founders and business owners spanning industries such as agriculture, technology, creative arts, social entrepreneurship, and beyond. These remarkable women exemplify the resilience, innovation, and leadership that are shaping Africa’s business landscape.

Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards

The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, represent the very best of African women entrepreneurship:

Young Entrepreneur Award

  • Mpho Hlongwane – MH Automotive Engineering (South Africa)
  • Adeline Pelage – Madinina Foods (Cameroon)
  • Jessy Radwan – Carerha (Egypt)

Agri Entrepreneur Award

  • Naledi Magowe – Brastorne (Botswana)
  • Ifeoma Okonkwo – Ifgreen Industries & Investment (Nigeria)
  • Cherotich Rutto – Tawifresh Kenya Limited (Kenya)

Creative Industry Award

  • Thabo Makhetha-Kwinana – Thabo Makhetha CC (South Africa)
  • Jenny Edwige Mezile – L’École D’Arts les Pieds dans la Mare de Jenny Mezile (Côte d’Ivoire)
  • Jane Mpholo – Jane Mpholo Pty Ltd (South Africa)

Empowerment Award

  • Fomum Victorine Agum – Global Women Emancipation in Sports (Cameroon)
  • Judy Makira – Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology (Kenya)
  • Creseldah Cassandra Ndlovu – CLM Clothing & Textile (South Africa)

Tech Entrepreneur Award

  • Ynes Hafi – ARSELA (Tunisia)
  • Peace Iraguha – Lifesten Health (Rwanda)
  • Christiana Okere – myStash (Nigeria)

Social Entrepreneur Award

  • Osen Iyahen – Optimal Greening Foundation (Nigeria)
  • Temitope Mayegun – Avilla Naturalle (Nigeria)
  • Tsholofelo Ramokoka – AddressDox (South Africa)

Recognizing Leadership and Impact Across Africa

The 2024 AWIEF Awards celebrate women who are not only excelling in their industries but are also uplifting communities and creating lasting impact. These finalists highlight the critical role women play in driving Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit and contributing to its economic future.

2024 AWIEF Awards Ceremony

The winners of the 2024 AWIEF Awards will be revealed during a special ceremony on November 29, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event, which forms part of the AWIEF Conference, promises to be an inspiring evening dedicated to the transformative potential of women-led businesses across Africa.