EmpowHER: Creatingaccess to markets for entrepreneurs.
26 JUNE 2025
KWAZULU-NATAL
The Capital Zimbali Resort
EMPOW HER
The EmpowHER Development Series is aimed at building communities and creating access to networks for entrepreneurs.
Travelling across provinces, 10 pre-selected entrepreneurs pitch their promising business models to a well rounded panel of high level thought leaders and business experts in the form of a 3-minute elevator
pitch followed by an interactive 5-minute Q&A where participants receive feedback on how to successfully grow their businesses into market leaders.
The winners from all the regions are then entered into the annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards and 1 Winner walks home with the trophy and a R50 000 cash prize. n
“It has been an incredibly good event. It is very professional. Each speaker has added so much value.
What I love the most is it has been a really relaxed environment, beautiful decor, gorgeous entertainment and food but most importantly it is the vibe with the women, you can sense the joy and excitement in the room.”
Cindy Norcott CEO of ProTalent EmpowHER Speaker
CONTENTS Table of
Welcome to the official Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference 2025.
Welcome
An Introduction by the CEO of Topco Media, Ralf Fletcher
13. Speakers
Have a look at the speakers lined up for the day.
17. Judges
Have a look at our esteemed panel of judges.
10.
Schedule
A brief breakdown of the events of the day.
14. Finalists
Meet the finalists of this year’s Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Conference.
18.
Sponsors
We thank each & every one of our partners for their contributions.
“THAT’S A DUMB IDEA”
That “dumb idea” has helped a continent of young girls feel like they belong.
Khulile Vilakazi-Ofosu | Sibahle Doll Collection
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SCHEDULE Conference
11h00 - 11h30 Fast track networking session – “Turning conversations into connections”
11h30 – 12h30 LUNCH
13h30 – 15h45
The Pitching Den Begins Good luck to all of our finalists
15h45 – 16h00 Closing remarks with Mokoena Moloto, Corporate Moderator & MC
16h00 – 18h00 NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION
Good Luck to All of our Finalists!
E mpow HER: Creating access to markets for
ENTREPRENEURS
Thank you to each and every one of our EmpowHER Speakers for your contributions in making today possible.
Fikile Msiza
Head, Region, Business Banking, KwaZulu-Natal
Cindy Norcott Entrepreneur & CEO of Pro Talent Mrs.
Esay
Reddy CEO, KZN Oils
Your Conference Host
FINALISTS Gauteng
Have a look at our Standard Bank Top Women EmpowHER Entrepreneurs who qualified as our finalists this year.
Zimisele Afrika Consulting
Sonto Cheryl Sikhakhane
Ozel Group Nokwanda Dlamini
Honeylog Nosipho Ntuli
Move Africa Lesego Mpyana
Yolanda Mbanguzi
Foot Motion Podiatry
Alisha Lalbeharie
JUDGES Our Esteemed
Thank you to each and every one of our EmpowHER Judges for your contributions in making today possible.
Maria Sinomhlobo Ngcaweni
Provincial Head: Enterprise Banking, KZN, Standard Bank
Jackie Motsepe Chief Operations Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority
Marketing Director, Unilever Southern Africa
Mrs. Esay Reddy CEO, KZN Oils
Ralf Fletcher CEO, Topco Media
Elizabeth Mokwena
Phenomenal
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
KZN Tourism Robertsons
Refresha Trading
Procter & Gamble
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