The African Energy Chamber has announced the 25 Under 40 women who are instrumental in strengthening Africa’s energy industry.
As Africa's energy sector grows, a new generation of women is breaking barriers and redefining leadership in this critical industry. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced this year’s 25 Under 40 Energy Women Rising Stars – a group of outstanding individuals whose innovation, perseverance and passion are transforming the landscape of African energy.
According to AEC, these trailblazers are not only reshaping a traditionally male-dominated field but are also playing a vital role in the journey to end energy poverty by 2030. “The AEC proudly honours these women as they lead the charge toward a more sustainable and equitable energy future.”
In alphabetical order (visit the AEC website for more info on each person):
- Amena Bakr, Senior Research Analyst, Energy Intelligence:
- Amoetsoe Mkwena, Senior Associate, Watson Farley & Williams (Middle East):
- Asha Amani, General Manager, INTERAFCON
- Blandine Biaou, Geological Engineer, Head of Research and Prospection Department, SNH-Benin
- Charné Hollands, Deputy Editor, Energy Capital & Power
- Emokiniovo Dafe-Akpedeye, Managing Partner, Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners
- Fatimat Adenike Olanrewaju, General Field Engineer, SLB
- Gracia Munganga, Senior Technical Advisory, ABT Global
- Ifeoma Adeoye, CEO, IMSE Energy Resources Limited
- Jamilla Massamba, Health Safety and Environment Manager, SLB Congo
- Janice Faria, CEO, Enagol: Energias de Angola
- Jocelyne Machevo, Communication, Commercial & Marketing Manager, Vivo Energy Mozambique
- Lilian Kamanja, Electrical Engineer, Kenya Power
- Kanni Touray, Deputy Director General, Petroleum Commission, The Gambia
- Lizette Bouddhou, Human Resources Manager, SLB Congo and Gabon SLB
- Maggie Mutesi, Managing Editor, Mansa Media
- Marilia Sitoe, Subsea Engineer, Eni Rovuma Basin
- Mervin Azeta, Engineer, SLB
- Munolwisho Elizabeth Ipangelwa, Green Hydrogen Advisor, GIZ
- Ozioma Agu, Partner, Stren & Blan Partners
- Pauline Murari, Contracts Manager SLB Angola, Central and East Africa
- Pearl Enyam Akosua Akude, Business Line Job Delivery Lead, SLB
- Rita Bagaine Kagoro, Talent Acquisition Manager SLB: Angola, Central and East Africa
- Tania Silva, CEO, Angola LNG Marketing
- Tokollo Matsabu, Women Leader in Energy & Climate Fellow, Atlantic Council
