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AWIEF announces finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honor the impact of women entrepreneurs in driving innovation, promoting gender equality, and contributing to Africa’s economic development. 20 Sep 2024 Read more

US and AWIEF successfully launch 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Lesotho, Eswatini, and SA
The US Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) are pleased to announce the successful launch of the AWE LESA 2024 programme, which began on Monday, 26 August, with beautiful launch events and impactful sessions held across multiple cities in Southern Africa. This programme is designed to empower women entrepreneurs in Lesotho, Eswatini, and South Africa, equipping them with the necessary tools and knowledge to scale their businesses and drive economic growth. 3 Sep 2024 Read more

US and AWIEF launch 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs in Lesotho, Eswatini, and South Africa
The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa. 30 Jul 2024 Read more

Exciting call for nominations for the 2024 AWIEF Awards
Nominations now open! We are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 AWIEF Awards! This prestigious event celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The AWIEF Awards honor those who drive inclusive economic growth and development through their visionary leadership and innovative business practices. 25 Jun 2024 Read more

Registrations now open for AWIEF2024. Get 30% off selected tickets
Registrations are now open for the 10th edition of the AWIEF Conference, Exhibition and Awards taking place on 28-29 November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa. 8 Mar 2024 Read more

AWIEF and Victoria's Secret partner to launch Growth Accelerator in Nigeria - Call for applications
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with iconic global brand Victoria's Secret & Co. 22 Feb 2024 Read more

AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa in partnership with Nedbank - Call for applications
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for applications for the 2024 cohort AWIEF Growth Accelerator for South Africa, in partnership with Nedbank. 8 Feb 2024 Read more

Winners of 2023 AWIEF Awards announced
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced the winners of the 2023 AWIEF Awards during a glamorous awards ceremony that took place on Friday night in Kigali, Rwanda. 14 Nov 2023 Read more

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura to receive inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce that FIFA's first female and non-European secretary general, Fatma Samoura, has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural AWIEF Lifetime Leadership Award. 2 Nov 2023 Read more

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces finalists for 2023 AWIEF Awards
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is delighted to announce the finalists for its 2023 AWIEF Awards. 21 Sep 2023 Read more

Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe to deliver keynote at AWIEF2023 Conference in November in Kigali
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has confirmed that esteemed South African businesswoman, philanthropist, and fashion entrepreneur, Precious Moloi-Motsepe will deliver a keynote address at the 2023 edition of their prestigious annual AWIEF Conference and Awards. 22 Aug 2023 Read more

Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura to speak at Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2023
Amid the excitement around the Fifa Women's World Cup 2023, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is thrilled to announce Fatma Samoura, Fifa secretary general, as a keynote speaker at the AWIEF2023 Conference in Kigali. 8 Aug 2023 Read more

AWIEF2023 speakers: Meet the driving forces behind Rwanda's emergence as an economic and digital hub
Join us at AWIEF2023, the premier conference empowering women in African business leadership and entrepreneurship, happening in Kigali, Rwanda on 9 and 10 November, in partnership with Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Rwanda Convention Bureau. 2 Aug 2023 Read more