Category: Class of 2024

Dorcas Ndegwa

She is Pumela Salela…

Pumela Salela leads Invest Global, an organization facilitating collaborations that drive trade and investment across Africa and beyond. With an extensive network encompassing international partners, investors, and businesses, Salela harnesses her expertise to connect opportunities and catalyze investments in emerging markets. Invest Global acts as a pivotal link for investments, connecting visionary entrepreneurs and international …

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Get to Know Naguib Sawiris

Naguib Sawiris is the Chairman of Weather Investments‘ parent company and formerly served as Chairman and CEO of Orascom Telecom Holding and Orascom Investment Holding S.A.E. Born on June 15, 1954, in Cairo, Egypt, Naguib Sawiris is the eldest son of businessman Onsi Sawiris, founder of the Orascom Group, and Yousriya Loza Sawiris. His brothers, …

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He is Mulualem Syoum

Mr. Mulualem Syoum, Founder of the AeTrade Group, is committed to fostering robust collaboration and partnerships between the public and private sectors across various domains. Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, the AeTrade Group is an African Diaspora-led social enterprise dedicated to scaling up digital trade across the continent. Central to its mission is promoting impact investment …

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Meet Mike Ogbalu III FCIB

Mike Ogbalu III is currently serving as CEO of Pan African Payment Settlement System,(PAPSS) in Afreximbank. He leads efforts to develop a continent-wide payment infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing trade and economic growth across Africa. He is a seasoned Electrical/Electronic Engineer with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years across Technology, Banking, and Payments sectors. His …

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Introducing Miishe Addy

Miishe Addy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, an e-logistics company based in Tema, Ghana. Jetstream Africa is a prominent player in African e-logistics, specializing in facilitating the movement of capital and goods across borders with a blend of human expertise and proprietary technology. Miishe began her career as a top-ranked strategy analyst …

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She is Michelle Chivunga…

Michelle Chivunga is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, particularly Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, with a specific focus on their applications in emerging markets and Africa. With over 21 years of experience, Michelle has established herself as a trailblazer in sectors such as Fintech, Digital Assets, and Data-driven technologies. Michelle’s career spans …

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Get to Know Michael Gamwo

Michael Gamwo has built a distinguished career as a leader in international trade and investment promotion, particularly focused on fostering relationships between South Africa’s Western Cape region and various countries across Africa. Currently serving as the Head of Africa at Wesgro for the past 15 years, he also holds the prestigious role of Honorary Consul …

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Matlhogonolo Mothibedi Valela

Matlhogonolo Mothibedi Valela is a highly experienced professional in the corporate sector, currently serving in key leadership roles across several prominent organizations in Zimbabwe and beyond. Mr. Valela holds the position of Chairman for African Distillers Ltd. and serves as the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Delta Corp. Ltd., a role he has held …

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M. Ali Adji Mahamat SEID

M. Ali Adji Mahamat Seid is a distinguished professional with a robust background in accounting, commerce, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as the President of the Executive Council of PACCI (Pan African Chamber of Commerce and Industry), his career spans leadership roles in various associations and significant achievements in education. Professional Memberships: Vice-President of the National …