Power Women

Meet the trailblazers – real stories from women leading Africa’s energy transformation.

Our African Power Women

Senior Advisor, Planning and Scheduling (Grid Planning and Development)

National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)

Nqobile works in grid planning and transmission project development, where she supports the planning, scheduling, and coordination of large scale electricity….

Managing Director

Emerald Energy

Mamello is working to provide solar energy and thermal solutions to Basotho….

Environmental Engineer

Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project

Finilda works on one of the largest energy transition projects in Mozambique and Africa – the Mphanda Nkuwa Hydropower Project….

University Teaching Assistant

Kongo University

Ketshia is a university teaching assistant who wants to help end energy poverty in her community by using research, engineering innovation, and advocacy……

Energy Data Intern

SEforALL

Beatrice works work at the intersection of energy, data, and policy to help improve electricity access and reliability in Africa….

Project Manager Consultant

National public agency operating in the field of rural electrification

Rakotondrainy works on the coordination and administrative follow-up of rural electrification projects. Her role includes project monitoring, institutional……

Frequently Asked Questions

How are role models selected?

We have a network of amazing women working in the SADC (and around the world), across different specialities and energy types. Our role models come from this network, and they are excited to share their stories in the hope of inspiring more young women to join the sector.

What are the criteria for being a role model?

To be featured as a role model, you must be over 18 years old and work in sustainable energy, preferably in the SADC (or originally coming from the SADC). You should also have at least 3 years of work experience, so that we can tell the story of your journey within this space.

To nominate yourself or someone else as a role model, visit our get involved page.

Can I nominate a role model?

Yes, you can. Send us an email with the full name, role and workplace of the role model you are nominating, as well as a link to their LinkedIn and their email address so we can reach out to them. Our email is info@apgr.org

Can I reach out to the role models?

Yes, you can. We have shared links to the LinkedIn profiles of the women we have featured, and if you are inspired by their story, please follow their profile to learn more about their work.