2025 Speaker Speakers

Naomi Ettrick 2025 Speaker

Policy Advisor - Critical Minerals , Department for Business and Trade UK

Naomi Ettrick is a Policy Lead at the UK Department for Business and Trade, focused on building responsible and resilient critical mineral supply chains in partnership with Africa. She brings…

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Naledi Madala 2025 Speaker

Senior Policy Advisor , Ministry of Finance, Botswana

"Ms. Naledi Madala is a Senior Policy Advisor in the Ministry of Finance responsible for advising the Minister and Senior officials with fact-based economic and financial policy analysis to support…

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Najwa El Iraki 2025 Speaker

Managing Partner AFRICADEV & Senior Advisor IR, Mediterranean Capital Partners , AfricaDev Consulting Ltd

"Najwa El iraki is a business, development & financial services expert in Africa; Managing Partner of AfricaDev Consulting Ltd, a business development and financial advisory firm dedicated to the African…

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Nadia Scharen-Guivel 2025 Speaker

Investment Director , U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)

"Nadia is Director of Investments in DFC, focusing on origination and structuring debt and equity with private investors, debt funds, NBFIs, microfinance, and fintech, primarily in the Africa region. Prior…

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Nabil Fawaz 2025 Speaker

Principal Business Development Officer , MIGA - World Bank Group

"Nabil Fawaz serves as Principal Business Development Officer, overseeing MIGA’s political risk insurance initiatives to facilitate foreign direct investment in the manufacturing, agribusiness, and services sectors. He also acts as…

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Mukwandi Chibesakunda 2025 Speaker

Chief Executive Officer , Zambia National Commercial Bank PLC

"With a career that spans over two decades, Mukwandi has held a multitude of high-ranking positions within Zambia's financial sector. Currently, as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of…

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Mukwami Wainaina 2025 Speaker

Associate Director , Novastar Ventures

"Mukami is an Associate Director at Novastar Ventures East Africa Advisors Limited, Nairobi. Mukami began her career at Aldridge Wealth Family Office in London before co-founding Chui Ventures, an early-stage…

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Mujaahid Hassan 2025 Speaker

Co-Head: Hybrid Equity , Old Mutual Alternative Investments (Pty) Ltd

"Mujaahid is the Co-Head of Hybrid Equity, a business unit within Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) and oversees the investment process, strategic direction and operational running of the business. In…

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Mugwe Manga 2025 Speaker

Senior Advisor Green Finance , FSD Kenya

Mugwe Manga is a seasoned green finance expert with over 15 years of experience in renewable energy, carbon markets, and enterprise development. At FSD Kenya, he serves as Senior Green…

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