Africa’s Visionary Women Agribusiness Leaders Empowering Innovation and Growth in 2025
In a world where hunger remains one of humanity’s greatest challenges, it is rare to encounter a leader who seamlessly combines compassion, innovation, and cultural wisdom to create lasting change. Karmini Pillay Rangan, Director of Pulse Afrika, is one such leader. Her story is not only about agricultural transformation but also about the power of values that transcend generations.
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Karmini Pillay-Rangan
Director, Pulse Afrika
In the heart of Sandton, South Africa, a powerful transformation is taking root—one that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge innovation, between individual compassion and systemic change. At the center of this movement stands a woman whose journey from banking corridors to agricultural fields exemplifies the profound impact of purpose-driven leadership in Africa’s evolving food landscape.


Nthabiseng Moshoeshoe
CEO ,Moshoeshoe Property Fund and Investments
In the landscape of South African property development, few leaders have mastered the delicate balance between profit and purpose quite like Nthabiseng Moshoeshoe. As CEO of Moshoeshoe Property Fund and Investments, Nthabiseng has pioneered an approach to township development that transcends traditional metrics one that places spiritual alignment, community dignity, and generational wealth at the heart of corporate strategy.
Maha Jouini
Tech Policy Expert and VP of African and Francophone Agency for AI (AFRIA)
My journey into AI and digital governance is driven by a deep commitment to justice, inclusion, and African agency. As a Tunisian with a background in public communication, I was first exposed to the power of digital advocacy through my work on the African Union’s End Child Marriage Campaign, becoming the first North African woman to join the AU Youth Volunteer Program.


Pierrette Kengela
Founder & Executive Director | JOY4ALL NPC & J4A Public Health Consulting
Pierrette Kengela has never approached her work conventionally. Beginning as a nurse in a public hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, she witnessed suffering that could have been prevented—experiences that ignited a determination to address not just symptoms but systems. From those early days to her current position as Founder and Executive Director of both JOY4ALL NPC and J4A Public Health Consulting, Kengela has built a career dedicated to dismantling barriers to health equity across more than 40 countries.