Ms Mosa Mkhize
Covington & Burling
Policy Advisor (Africa)
Mosa Mkhize is a policy advisor and leads Covington’s Africa Public Policy Practice. Drawing on her experience in government and various roles in the private sector, Mosa provides strategic policy and regulatory advice to clients doing business with and across Africa. Mosa does so by leveraging close to two decades of experience in international trade, public policy and government affairs.
Mosa assists clients on a range of issues including advocacy, strategic policy, regulatory, and dispute resolution advice in various sectors, including technology, energy and life sciences. In addition to this, Mosa’s capabilities include building strategic relationships and coalitions.
Covington & Burling
Policy Advisor (Africa)
Mosa Mkhize is a policy advisor and leads Covington’s Africa Public Policy Practice. Drawing on her experience in government and various roles in the private sector, Mosa provides strategic policy and regulatory advice to clients doing business with and across Africa. Mosa does so by leveraging close to two decades of experience in international trade, public policy and government affairs.
Mosa assists clients on a range of issues including advocacy, strategic policy, regulatory, and dispute resolution advice in various sectors, including technology, energy and life sciences. In addition to this, Mosa’s capabilities include building strategic relationships and coalitions.
Dr Stephen Modise
Botswana Government
Minister of Health
Dr Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health of Botswana. He is an experienced medical doctor and academic who has practiced across Africa and the Caribbean. He holds Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) degrees and Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education. As the Minister of Health Dr Modise is charged with ensuring provision of quality health services in Botswana. He is a firm advocate of Universal Health Coverage anchored in Primary Health care.
Botswana Government
Minister of Health
Dr Stephen Modise is the Minister of Health of Botswana. He is an experienced medical doctor and academic who has practiced across Africa and the Caribbean. He holds Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) degrees and Post Graduate Certificate in Medical Education. As the Minister of Health Dr Modise is charged with ensuring provision of quality health services in Botswana. He is a firm advocate of Universal Health Coverage anchored in Primary Health care.
Mr. Virgilio Monteiro
GPH
Staff Member
Virgílio Monteiro has over 10 years of experience and is currently the head of the innovation and digital transformation department at the biggest Bank in Angola. He uses critical thinking, enterprise architecture principles and disruptive technologies to help organizations at the highest level design better strategies, optimize decision-making and achieve their most ambitious goals in a sustainable way. With a solid background in digital transformation and innovation management, he is an expert in aligning technology with business objectives – modernizing legacy systems, optimizing IT investments, integrating systems and driving business transformations.
GPH
Staff Member
Virgílio Monteiro has over 10 years of experience and is currently the head of the innovation and digital transformation department at the biggest Bank in Angola. He uses critical thinking, enterprise architecture principles and disruptive technologies to help organizations at the highest level design better strategies, optimize decision-making and achieve their most ambitious goals in a sustainable way. With a solid background in digital transformation and innovation management, he is an expert in aligning technology with business objectives – modernizing legacy systems, optimizing IT investments, integrating systems and driving business transformations.
Mr Charles Morrison
Precis Solar
CEO
Innovative and results-driven executive with over 50 years of entrepreneurial leadership, specializing in acquiring and scaling businesses across diverse industries. A visionary leader with expertise in transforming complex, multi-location operations into cohesive, high-performing enterprises. Adept at leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and fostering a progressive corporate culture to drive growth and profitability.
Established track record of creating value with his skillful ability to manage complex multi-million-dollar enterprises. Mastery of successful negotiations with multi-faceted and multi-party contracts. His keen sense of understanding the mutually beneficial leverage in building strategic partnerships allows for harmony among all parties.
Chucks leadership skills include the tactical benefits of creating structurally aligned interests of team players. His ability to create detailed pathways of understanding with stakeholders leads to long-term success. His portfolio of skills includes navigating a wide range of regulatory landscapes, planning and executing comprehensive financial and operational strategies to optimize margins, both in costs and revenue.
Precis Solar
CEO
Innovative and results-driven executive with over 50 years of entrepreneurial leadership, specializing in acquiring and scaling businesses across diverse industries. A visionary leader with expertise in transforming complex, multi-location operations into cohesive, high-performing enterprises. Adept at leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and fostering a progressive corporate culture to drive growth and profitability.
Established track record of creating value with his skillful ability to manage complex multi-million-dollar enterprises. Mastery of successful negotiations with multi-faceted and multi-party contracts. His keen sense of understanding the mutually beneficial leverage in building strategic partnerships allows for harmony among all parties.
Chucks leadership skills include the tactical benefits of creating structurally aligned interests of team players. His ability to create detailed pathways of understanding with stakeholders leads to long-term success. His portfolio of skills includes navigating a wide range of regulatory landscapes, planning and executing comprehensive financial and operational strategies to optimize margins, both in costs and revenue.
Mrs. Chilufya Mutale-Mwila
Eshandi
Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
Chilufya Mutale-Mwila is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of eShandi, a Pan-African Challenger Bank for SMEs. With over a decade of experience in financial services, she is transforming access to finance through digital lending and embedded finance solutions. Recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Leaders and 100 Women Creating a Better Africa, she is also named one of the top women in fintech by TechBuild Africa. Chilufya is passionate about building inclusive financial ecosystems that empower businesses and individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eshandi
Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer
Chilufya Mutale-Mwila is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of eShandi, a Pan-African Challenger Bank for SMEs. With over a decade of experience in financial services, she is transforming access to finance through digital lending and embedded finance solutions. Recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Leaders and 100 Women Creating a Better Africa, she is also named one of the top women in fintech by TechBuild Africa. Chilufya is passionate about building inclusive financial ecosystems that empower businesses and individuals across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mr Clayton Naidoo
Google
Director, Strategic Missions and Partnerships
Passionate about leveraging technology for national impact, Clayton Naidoo leads strategic partnerships for Google Cloud's Strategic Missions & Partnerships organization. His work centers on executing large-scale national AI partnerships, where he collaborates with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to co-create roadmaps that enhance infrastructure, build talent, and ensure ethical AI governance. Clayton's goal is to empower nations across Africa through digital transformation, fostering economic growth and improved public services.
Director, Strategic Missions and Partnerships
Passionate about leveraging technology for national impact, Clayton Naidoo leads strategic partnerships for Google Cloud's Strategic Missions & Partnerships organization. His work centers on executing large-scale national AI partnerships, where he collaborates with a broad spectrum of stakeholders to co-create roadmaps that enhance infrastructure, build talent, and ensure ethical AI governance. Clayton's goal is to empower nations across Africa through digital transformation, fostering economic growth and improved public services.
Hon. Ben Nangombe
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Executive Director
Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Executive Director
Executive Director, Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy
Mr. John Nevergole
ABD Group
CEO
John Nevergole is CEO of ABD Group, a leading infrastructure project developer in Africa. With two decades of experience, John has developed and delivered over $3 billion USD in large-scale infrastructure projects across 21 African countries. He has served on the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) since 2019 and is a board member of Bio Ventures for Global Health. John holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Babson College.
ABD Group
CEO
John Nevergole is CEO of ABD Group, a leading infrastructure project developer in Africa. With two decades of experience, John has developed and delivered over $3 billion USD in large-scale infrastructure projects across 21 African countries. He has served on the President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA) since 2019 and is a board member of Bio Ventures for Global Health. John holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Babson College.
Ms Gwen Ngwenya
Mastercard
Vice President, Public Policy, EEMEA
Gwen Ngwenya is Vice President, Public Policy, EEMEA at Mastercard. She has a distinguished career spanning public and private sectors—from leading policy at Airbnb MEA and covering EEMEA as an analyst at Bloomberg, to serving as a Member of Parliament in South Africa, where she served on the Standing Committee on Finance and as Head of Policy for the Democratic Alliance. Internationally, she’s contributed to election missions, addressed forums such as Chatham House, and advised on Africa’s development and governance. A seasoned strategist and compelling voice on tech policy, Gwen is a passionate advocate for responsible innovation.
Mastercard
Vice President, Public Policy, EEMEA
Gwen Ngwenya is Vice President, Public Policy, EEMEA at Mastercard. She has a distinguished career spanning public and private sectors—from leading policy at Airbnb MEA and covering EEMEA as an analyst at Bloomberg, to serving as a Member of Parliament in South Africa, where she served on the Standing Committee on Finance and as Head of Policy for the Democratic Alliance. Internationally, she’s contributed to election missions, addressed forums such as Chatham House, and advised on Africa’s development and governance. A seasoned strategist and compelling voice on tech policy, Gwen is a passionate advocate for responsible innovation.
Mr Basadilua Placide Nkala
GECAMINES SA
CEO
Placide Nkala Basadilua is a finance-savvy executive specializing in tax optimization and offshore investments. After management studies in Paris, he advised entrepreneurs before spending five years as Advisor to the DR Congo Prime Minister on business-climate and investment reforms. He then spent six years as Deputy CEO of Kamoto Copper Company, guiding operational expansion. Appointed CEO of Gécamines SA, the state’s largest mining enterprise, by presidential decree on 23 Feb 2023, he now drives modernization, sustainability, and national development across the sector.
GECAMINES SA
CEO
Placide Nkala Basadilua is a finance-savvy executive specializing in tax optimization and offshore investments. After management studies in Paris, he advised entrepreneurs before spending five years as Advisor to the DR Congo Prime Minister on business-climate and investment reforms. He then spent six years as Deputy CEO of Kamoto Copper Company, guiding operational expansion. Appointed CEO of Gécamines SA, the state’s largest mining enterprise, by presidential decree on 23 Feb 2023, he now drives modernization, sustainability, and national development across the sector.
Mrs Michelle Nsanzumuco
Global policy house
CEO
Michelle is a globally recognized Investor and Digital Transformation expert with over 11 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data. She advises governments, regulators, and central banks on technology-driven policy and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable development. As a Senior Adviser to African governments and the African Union, she contributes to the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol. Michelle also leverages her vast investment network of over 4,000 global investors to facilitate access to capital. Her work spans over 25 countries, focusing on digital trade, green financing, and linking Africa to global markets.
Global policy house
CEO
Michelle is a globally recognized Investor and Digital Transformation expert with over 11 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data. She advises governments, regulators, and central banks on technology-driven policy and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable development. As a Senior Adviser to African governments and the African Union, she contributes to the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol. Michelle also leverages her vast investment network of over 4,000 global investors to facilitate access to capital. Her work spans over 25 countries, focusing on digital trade, green financing, and linking Africa to global markets.
Mr. Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua
Government of Equatorial Guinea
Prime Minister
D. Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua (born 21 July 1976) is a politician and banker who has served as the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea since August 2024. He previously served as the head of BANGE, the national bank from 2012 until his appointment as prime minister.
Government of Equatorial Guinea
Prime Minister
D. Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua (born 21 July 1976) is a politician and banker who has served as the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea since August 2024. He previously served as the head of BANGE, the national bank from 2012 until his appointment as prime minister.
M. Jean Claude NTIRANDEKURA
Primature
Chef du protocole adjoint du Premier Ministre
S.E Evariste Ndayishimiye, ami des jeunes homme qui vise le développement en mettant en avant les jeunes .
Primature
Chef du protocole adjoint du Premier Ministre
S.E Evariste Ndayishimiye, ami des jeunes homme qui vise le développement en mettant en avant les jeunes .
Mr Tiroeaone Ntsima
Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
Minister
Hon. Tiroeaone Kealeboga Ntsima is Botswana’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Political Studies and Psychology from the University of Cape Town. His professional experience ranges from organisational development and youth empowerment to business consultancy, including roles with the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) and EU-funded development programmes. Hon. Ntsima is known for his energy, vision, and strong commitment to driving trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship, helping to shape Botswana’s economic future.
Ministry of Trade and Entrepreneurship
Minister
Hon. Tiroeaone Kealeboga Ntsima is Botswana’s Minister of Trade and Entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Political Studies and Psychology from the University of Cape Town. His professional experience ranges from organisational development and youth empowerment to business consultancy, including roles with the World University Services of Canada (WUSC) and EU-funded development programmes. Hon. Ntsima is known for his energy, vision, and strong commitment to driving trade, innovation, and entrepreneurship, helping to shape Botswana’s economic future.
Dr. Jude Nwokike
USP
Vice President, Global Health & Manufacturing Services
Dr. Jude Nwokike brings over 20 years of distinguished leadership in medical products development, quality assurance, regulatory systems strengthening, and pharmaceutical systems. As VP at USP he has led several global initiatives to ensure the quality and safety of medicines and spearheaded efforts to enhance the adoption of manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks across nearly 60 countries, overcoming bottlenecks to accelerate access to life-saving medicines and vaccines. Before joining USP, Dr. Nwokike served as the U.S. FDA liaison to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, supporting the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) antiretroviral drugs program.
USP
Vice President, Global Health & Manufacturing Services
Dr. Jude Nwokike brings over 20 years of distinguished leadership in medical products development, quality assurance, regulatory systems strengthening, and pharmaceutical systems. As VP at USP he has led several global initiatives to ensure the quality and safety of medicines and spearheaded efforts to enhance the adoption of manufacturing standards and regulatory frameworks across nearly 60 countries, overcoming bottlenecks to accelerate access to life-saving medicines and vaccines. Before joining USP, Dr. Nwokike served as the U.S. FDA liaison to the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, supporting the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) antiretroviral drugs program.
Mr Martison Obeng-Agyei
Afrimoney Sierra Leone
Chief Executive Officer
Martison Obeng-Agyei is currently CEO of Afromoney Sierra Leone and Gambia, prior to which he was Director of Afrimoney Sierra Leone upon joining the company in De. 2021.
Martison has vast experience in the Fintech industry spanning 13 years from Airtel Money through Vodafone Cash (Mpesa) where he drove significant change and growth through business process reengineering, strategy and human capital development.
Prior to Fintech Martison has been a Marketing and Sales practioner across industries from FMCG, Media to Telecom.
Martison is passionate about people, sustainability and an ardent change driver.
Afrimoney Sierra Leone
Chief Executive Officer
Martison Obeng-Agyei is currently CEO of Afromoney Sierra Leone and Gambia, prior to which he was Director of Afrimoney Sierra Leone upon joining the company in De. 2021.
Martison has vast experience in the Fintech industry spanning 13 years from Airtel Money through Vodafone Cash (Mpesa) where he drove significant change and growth through business process reengineering, strategy and human capital development.
Prior to Fintech Martison has been a Marketing and Sales practioner across industries from FMCG, Media to Telecom.
Martison is passionate about people, sustainability and an ardent change driver.