New York, USA – At the prestigious gathering of the 2024 International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL), held at the Harvard Club of New York City, Her Excellency Nomvula Paula Mokonyane, Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), South Africa, is listed on the distinguished Africa Power 100 list. This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to political leadership, social advocacy, and nation-building in South Africa and across the continent.
In addition to being honoured on the Africa Power 100 list, H.E. Mokonyane serves as a speaker at the forum, delivering a keynote address on “Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Sustainable Development.” Her leadership in championing gender equality, social justice, and inclusive governance cements her as a key figure in shaping South Africa’s political landscape.
A Trailblazer in Political Leadership
With decades of experience in public service and leadership within the ANC, Nomvula Mokonyane has been a prominent advocate for social reform, economic equity, and environmental sustainability. Her tenure in various government positions, including as Minister of Environmental Affairs and Minister of Water and Sanitation, demonstrates her commitment to addressing critical issues like resource management, poverty alleviation, and women’s empowerment.
As the Deputy Secretary-General of the ANC, H.E. Mokonyane plays a pivotal role in shaping party policies and driving South Africa’s progressive agenda, particularly around nation-building and economic transformation. Her influence extends beyond South Africa, contributing to regional efforts to tackle shared challenges such as climate change, inequality, and sustainable development.
Africa Power 100
The Africa Power 100 is a prestigious list celebrating Africa’s most influential leaders, visionaries, and changemakers. It recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact across various sectors, from politics and business to social development and environmental sustainability.
High-profile figures, including H.E. Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga, Former Prime Minister, Republic of Kenya; Ms. Reta Jo Lewis, President and Chairman, U.S. Export-Import (EXIM) Bank; H.E. Sen. Douye Diri, CON, Executive Governor, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; H.E. Mr. Agbu Kefas, Executive Governor, Taraba State, Nigeria; H.E. Martin Gama Abucha, Hon. Minister, Ministry of Mining, Republic of South Sudan; Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor, Central Bank of Barbados; Mr. Harry Kalaba, President, Citizens First Party, Zambia; Senator Barr Sunday Marshall Katung, Senator for Southern Kaduna, Nigeria; Mr. Stephen L. Hightower, President and CEO, Hightowers Petroleum Co. (HPC), USA; Dr. Benedito Paulo Manuel, Director General, Sociedade Mineira De Catoca Lda, Angola; Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Managing Director, National Petroleum Authority, Ghana; Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu, Managing Director/CEO, First Bank of Nigeria Limited; Eng. Victor B. Mapani, Managing Director, Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (ZESCO); Mr. Daniel Asiedu, Managing Director, OmniBSIC Bank Limited, Ghana; and Dr. Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi, CEO, KOM Group of Companies, Tanzania, were in attendance.
About the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL)
The International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership (IFAL) is an annual event organised by African Leadership Magazine, bringing together global leaders to foster collaboration and explore transformative solutions to global challenges, particularly between Africa and the Caribbean.
About African Leadership Magazine
African Leadership Magazine is published by African Leadership (UK) Limited, a company registered in the United Kingdom. The magazine focusses on bringing Africa’s best to a global audience, telling the African story from an African perspective, and evolving solutions to the unique challenges the continent faces today. Since its maiden edition, African Leadership Magazine has become a leading pan-African flagship leadership-focused publication, read by over 1,200,000 targeted international investors, business executives, government policymakers, and multilateral agencies in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. It is distributed at major international and African leadership forums.
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King Richard Igimoh
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African Leadership Organisation
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