Nonhlanhla Joye (South Africa)
Founder of Umgibe Farming Organics and Training Institute, Joye developed an innovative ‘plastic bag system’ for farming, enabling sustainable agriculture and empowering over 3,600 individuals through cooperative development.
Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin (Ethiopia)
As the founder of BlueMoon, Ethiopia’s first youth agribusiness incubator, Dr. Gabre-Madhin fosters innovation and supports young agripreneurs, contributing significantly to the country’s agricultural transformation.
Megan Angus (South Africa)
Owner of Woodview Wagyu, Angus has positioned her farm as a leading producer and supplier of premium beef in Africa, specializing in Wagyu and Angus cattle.
Quinty Rabophala (South Africa)
Founder of Kenokatha Farms, Rabophala combines her academic background in Agricultural Economics with practical farming, focusing on sustainability and community impact since 2020.
Dr. Agnes Kalibata (Rwanda)
As President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Dr. Kalibata advocates for inclusive agricultural transformation, emphasizing the critical role of women in agribusiness.
