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A quarterly published in French and English and reaching the 53 African nations. A magazine that focus on the promotion of inter- African trade and investment and speak to businesses that have identified African market as part of their growth. Book your space, subscribe or speak to your audience by co-branding the cover page.

Special Endorsement by

The Queen Mother Semane B Molotlegi of The Royal Bafokeng

“It is my distinct honour to help launch this inaugural issue of Leading Women of Africa Magazine. In course of my work and travels, I am always struck by the ease with which women all over the world--regardless of language, nationality, or faith—relate to one another’s concerns and challenges. We have our own backgrounds, experiences, and personalities, but as people who are frequently overlooked, excluded, discriminated against, and even subjected to violence, we have nevertheless persisted in leading our companies, our communities, and our societies. Perhaps this collective struggle is what makes it so easy to recognize ourselves in others, to feel at ease amongst new friends, and to give encouragement to those who are still finding their feet. Our challenge is our blessing, in a sense, and I know many of you, like me, find ample reason for optimism in the strength and resolve of women.

In these pages, you will encounter stories of women leaders, some familiar names, others new. I hope you will see yourselves in their struggles and their achievements. It is a huge challenge to be a successful woman leader in Africa today, but most of us know that there is no other way. We possess the talents, the energy, the values, and the will to make things work, and to drive positive change, so why should we not get busy and do what needs doing? It is essential though that men’s goodwill is gained in this process of change. They should not feel that they are being marginalized, because if they believe that this is the case, resentment and resistance will ensue. We must never forget that trouble shared is trouble halved.

There is an old Sufi story that I'd like to share with you. It is about a blind man and a disabled man who stumbled into each other in a forest. They were both lost, and they struck up a conversation, sharing their stories about wandering through the forest for long as they could remember. The blind man said "I cannot see to find my way out" the disabled man nodded and responded, " I cannot get up to walk out". As they sat there sadly talking, the disabled man cried out "I’ve got it; you hoist me up on to your shoulders and I will tell you where to walk!" Together they found their way out of the forest. One sign of maturity is the ability to be comfortable with people who are not like us.

I salute the women featured in the Leading Women of Africa Magazine, as well as the Magazine founders, for providing a forum for the sharing of our collective wisdom. May it serve as a lightning rod for the passion and determination that we bring to Africa and the world.