DAY 1 | 17 JULY 2024 Africa Rising: Navigating the Path of Inclusive Transformation 08:00 – 08:55
Registration & Refreshments
08:45 - 09:00
Moderators Opening Remarks: Leanne Manas, Award winning South African radio presenter wand television broadcaster, Host of Morning Live
09:00 - 09:05
ORGANISERS INTRO: Lee-Ann Bruce, Associate Publisher, Topco Media
09:05 - 09:20
NEDBANK ADDRESS| Mfundo Nkuhlu, Chief Operating Officer, Nedbank
09:20 - 09:40
KEYNOTE ADDRESS |Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa and current Chancellor of the University of Johannesburg Cross-Continental Synergy: Uniting for Transformation
09:40 - 10:10
PANEL DISCUSSION| 25 Years of Women's Empowerment: Advancing Women as Catalysts for Transformation and Equality Celebrating 25 years of progress in women's empowerment, this discussion centres on the pivotal role of women, especially black women, as key economic contributors in South African households. The session will focus on integrating women more effectively into the B-BBEE and transformation agenda, examining policy enhancements to better support their crucial roles in driving economic and social change. Speakers: ● ●
10:10 - 10:25 Hosted by
Phumzile Langeni, Independent Non-Executive Director, Nedbank Futhi Mtoba CA(SA), Co-Founder, TEACH South Africa, Co-Convenor, WECONA & Business Leader
CASE STUDY | Empowering Women Through Financial Freedom and Support Discover how initiatives aimed at empowering women by providing financial education, access to funding, and supportive networks. By enhancing financial literacy and offering