Breaking Into Energy: Women Shaping Africa's Power Grid

Описание: In the spirit of Women’s Month and the celebration of International Women’s Day, Financial Insight South Africa Lead Amanda Mvinjelwa hosted a conversation with women contributing to different parts of the energy value chain across Southern Africa during engagements around the Africa Energy Indaba.

The discussion featured Helen Zulu, Managing Director of Ignite Energy Access Zambia and Southern Africa Regional Director, Natasha Kamanga, Corporate Affairs Manager at Northwestern Energy Corporation (NWEC), and Vukona Ligege, a South African civil engineer working in the renewable energy sector. Together, they shared their experiences working across the energy ecosystem, from off grid electrification and distributed renewable solutions to electricity distribution for mining townships and large scale solar project execution.

The conversation explored why platforms such as the Africa Energy Indaba are important for the sector, highlighting the opportunity to connect with investors, developers, regulators and policymakers while exchanging ideas on how different countries are addressing energy access challenges. From mini grids and solar home systems helping electrify remote communities to grid expansion supporting mining and industrial development, the discussion reflected the diverse approaches shaping the region’s power landscape.

A key theme that emerged was the importance of women taking up space in the sector, learning from one another, and building networks that drive collaboration across borders. The panel emphasized knowledge sharing, mentorship and purposeful networking as essential tools for strengthening women’s participation and leadership in the energy industry.

Watch the full conversation in the video below.

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