Leading Women of Africa
LWA-G20 Webinar Series | October–November 2025
As part of our ongoing commitment to amplifying African voices in global affairs, Leading Women of Africa (LWA) seeks to create an inclusive platform where the perspectives of African citizens, scholars, and professionals, those often excluded from formal policymaking spaces, can be heard and documented.
LWA will be hosting a series of webinars on the upcoming G20 Summit during October and November 2025, under the Beyond Boundaries initiative.
SAVE THE DATES
- Thursday, 30 October 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
Will the Spirit of Ubuntu Turn the 2025 G20 Summit into Real Gains for Africa? - Thursday, 6 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
Debt, Inequality, and the Development Dilemma: Who Pays for Global Justice? - Thursday, 13 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
Harnessing Africa’s Critical Minerals: From Extraction to Transformation - Thursday, 20 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
Energy Transition and the Just Future: Financing Africa’s Green Ambition - Thursday, 27 November 2025 – 11:00 a.m. SAST
Ubuntu Diplomacy in Action: Africa’s Voice at the G20 Table
BUSINESS MISSION: JOIN THE AFRICAN WOMEN LEADERS BUSINESS MISSION TO LONDON – SHOWCASE, NETWORK & EXPAND YOUR IMPACT
Date: 22–23 October 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
In-Person Event
Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is pleased to invite you to join a special Trade Mission to London, hosted in strategic partnership with The African Forum for Responsible Inventions & Innovations (TAFRII) and The Pan-African Women Inventors and Innovators Network (PAWIIN), both divisions of GLOBALWIIN.
This mission forms part of the prestigious GlobalWIIN Summit of Roundtables, Showcase & Awards Ceremony. It offers a powerful platform for African women entrepreneurs, innovators, and producers to showcase their products, explore new market opportunities in Europe, and build transformative business partnerships that support inclusive and sustainable growth.
This high-level business mission offers a unique platform for African women entrepreneurs, producers, and innovators to:
• Showcase products to European markets
• Engage in pre-arranged B2B meetings
• Explore frontier technologies & sustainable innovation
• Be recognised at the GlobalWIIN Awards 2025
Call for nominations: Inventors, creatives, scientists, technologists, and changemakers are invited to submit!
Express your interest and secure your place here:
REGISTER NOW
Join the Go Global Awards 18 -19 November 2025 – Nominate African Excellence on the World Stage. Powered by LWA’s Future is Female & Male Champions
Date: 18–19 November 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
In-Person Event
We are pleased to invite you to take part in one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for global business recognition – the Go Global Awards 2025. In proud partnership with the International Trade Council (ITC), Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is inviting nominations of African entrepreneurs, innovators, business and public leaders through our flagship programme:
Why Participate?
• Gain international recognition for your business or innovation
• Connect with 500+ companies and 76+ government agencies
• Join exclusive B2B & B2G meetings for trade and investment
• Attend a world-class gala and media spotlights in a royal setting
• Leverage visibility through interviews, photography, and press coverage
Whether you are a startup, an SME, a multinational, or a visionary public-sector leader, this is your opportunity to represent Africa and expand your reach globally.
Submit your Expression of interest here:
REGISTER NOW
WEBINAR: WOMEN IN GEOPOLITICS – NAVIGATING GLOBAL DYNAMICS FOR A RESILIENT AFRICA
Date: 21st March 2025
Time: 20:00 (SAST)
Virtual
As global geopolitical challenges continue to evolve, Africa stands at a pivotal moment where diplomatic engagement, economic resilience, and governance reforms are crucial. This session will bring together distinguished female leaders from diplomacy, government, and the corporate sector to explore:
The impact of global conflicts on Africa’s economy and politics.
The role of women in diplomacy and governance to drive Africa’s transformation Strategies to build Africa’s resilience and self-sufficiency How African women can strengthen Africa’s influence on global affairs
This webinar will also serve as a preview to the in-person LWA International Women’s Month Celebration 2025, inspiring participation in the full event.
Register Now: https://lu.ma/womenleaders
LWA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION 2025 – WOMEN IN GEOPOLITICS
Date: Saturday, 29th March
Venue : Pretoria
Registration fee: R3,500
Register here : https://lu.ma/utg370kt
For inquiries, contact : admin@leaderdingwomenofafrica.com.
Dont miss this impactful conversation on women’s leadership in global affairs.
Future is Female and LWA Men Champions Awards Shortlisted Nominees and Honorary Awardees Announced
Leading Women of Africa (LWA) is proud to unveil the shortlisted nominees for the 2024 Future is Female Awards and LWA Men Champions Awards.
This year’s awards attracted over 100 nominations from 20 African countries, spanning across four main categories: Public Sector, Corporate Sector, Civil Society, and Entrepreneurship. The independent selection committee, comprised of highly respected female and male leaders from across the continent and the Diaspora, meticulously reviewed the entries. Following rigorous research and deliberation, the adjudicators shortlisted 30 nominees for the Future is Female Awards and 18 nominees for the LWA Men Champions Awards across the four categories. Additionally, 12 Honorary Awardees have been selected for special recognition.
The winners will be revealed at the highly anticipated 2024 Africa Partnership for Growth (APG) Symposium & Awards Gala, set to take place on the evening of 23rd November 2024 in Cape Town. The gala will serve as the grand finale of the APG Symposium & Exhibition, which runs from 20th to 22nd November 2024.
Meet the judges of 2024 LWA Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the Future is Female and Men Champions Awards have reached incredible heights and are now officially closed! With over 100 nominations received across four main categories—Public Sector, Corporate Sector, Civil Society, and Entrepreneurship—the competition is stronger than ever.
An esteemed and independent panel of adjudicators, consisting of highly respected male and female leaders from across Africa, will now begin the meticulous process of reviewing the entries. These distinguished judges bring a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring that the best of the best will rise to the top.
LWA Future is Female & LWA Men Champions Awards
Endorsed by the late Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, who served as the Patron of LWA, the Future is Female and LWA Men Champions Awards are Africa’s most distinguished and prestigious accolades. They aim to raise awareness of the pivotal roles female and male leaders play as transformative agents of change. These awards recognize outstanding female and male leaders who have been instrumental in unlocking the potential of women and acknowledging them as equal partners in sustainable socio-economic development.
The LWA Annual Awards provide an esteemed platform for both female and male leaders to demonstrate their unwavering support for the advancement of women across Africa.
The core objective of the LWA Champions Awards is to shine a light on the contributions of both men and women in empowering women, while recognizing their influential roles in driving socio-economic change across the continent. The awards honor excellence, encourage good governance, and promote a culture of integrity in African societies.
PAST EVENTS
The Leading Women’s Economic Summit & Exhibition 2024 – Malawi was designed to open-up economic opportunities to a growing and increasingly well-placed women entrepreneurs engaged in business in Malawi. The event marked the launch of Leading Women of Africa – Malawi. The Summit has provided an historical platform for women of Malawi to position themselves as agents of change in the country.The event was a high-level gathering of Government leaders, policy makers, as well as women change agents. It offered a platform for first class networking between women entrepreneurs from Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zimbia. In addition, women were given a platform to showcase various products and investment opportunities.
CONTACT LWA TEAM
General Attendance Enquires: admin@leadingwomenofafrica.com
Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages: invest@lwacorporate.com
Media & Communications: communications@leadingwomenofafrica.com
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