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Source: Supplied. In 2023, Debra Mallowah was appointed as Bayer’s first ever female lead in Africa for Crop Science, further reinforcing Bayer’s commitment to building a more equitable and diverse workforce.

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Source: Supplied. Minister of Small Business Development of South Africa, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.

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Source: Reuters/2023. President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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