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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF)

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    • L-R: Soraya da Piedade, Winner of Creative Industry Award; Dr Vera Kamtukule, Former Minister of Tourism, Malawi; Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town
    • L-R: Linda Davis, Winner Agri Entrepreneur Award; Chaimaa Benskoura, Project Control Manager, OCP Africa, Morocco Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town
    • Linda Davis, Winner Agri Entrepreneur Award Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town
    • Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, CEO, Falcon Corporation, Nigeria, Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award; Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town
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Winners of 2025 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards Announced as Nigerian Energy Leader Audrey Joe-Ezigbo Receives Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

The glittering gala honoured women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) hosted a spectacular celebration of African women’s excellence at the2025 AWIEF Awards, held on Friday evening at the Cape Town South Africa. The glittering gala honoured women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent. Eight exceptional…

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Opens Next Week in Cape Town for 2025 Conference

OCP Africa, Deloitte Africa, UNDP, UN Women, Nedbank, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) to headline AWIEF’s 11th flagship event

The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) Conference and Exhibition event opens its doors next week, from 30 to 31 October 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. AWIEF2025 will convene entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, corporate executives, and development partners from across Africa…

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Finalists Announced for the 2025 Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards

Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent

The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) announces the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025.  Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent. The aim is to shine a…

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Keynote Speakers for 2025 Conference in Cape Town

BADEA, OCP Africa, DCO, City of Cape Town, UNDP and others to headline AWIEF’s 11th flagship event

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced a powerful line-up of headline and international speakers for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), 30 – 31 October 2025 for the advancement of women in Africa as innovators and entrepreneurs.…

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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards Honouring Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs

These awards spotlight women in Africa who are breaking barriers, building successful businesses, and transforming communities through innovative, sustainable, and impactful initiatives and solutions

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards. As an award-winning pan-African women’s economic empowerment organisation, AWIEF is committed to closing the gender gap by promoting and supporting women’s entrepreneurship and leadership…

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Theme for 2025 Conference

AWIEF continues to provide a powerful platform to promote inclusive economic growth and gender equity across the continent

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the theme for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa, from 30 to 31 October 2025. As a leading pan-African organisation driving women’s entrepreneurship and innovation, AWIEF continues…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited

The tri-party collaboration between AWIEF, AGF, and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited was created with the aim to increase access to finance for WSMEs who are driving solutions in different catalytic sectors in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/home-awief/) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Background Limited access to finance remains a significant barrier for…

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    • Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced as Former South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor Receives Inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award
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Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced as Former South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor Receives Inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award

The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony was the culmination of the AWIEF2024 Conference, a two-day event that brought together over 500 delegates from more than 50 countries

The 2024 AWIEF (www.AWIEForum.org) Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs on Friday night at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The glamorous awards ceremony honored six outstanding winners, selected from a distinguished group of 18 finalists, while also honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of International…

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Announcing the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit

The Summit aims to foster regional collaboration and create new opportunities for business expansion and trade

The U.S. Mission to South Africa, in partnership with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org), is proud to announce the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit. This highly anticipated 3-day event will take place at the University of Pretoria (UP) Future Africa Campus…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards

This year, the finalists have been selected from a diverse group of talented women founders and business owners across the continent, each demonstrating excellence in their respective fields

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/) is delighted to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honor the impact of women…