Kaya 959 Pivot Point

Women Who Finance Africa: Leadership, Capital & Continental Growth

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In this Women’s Month edition of Pivot Point, Lulama Selele shares her journey from South Africa to Europe and East Africa, advising DFIs and global investors on the deals that build Africa’s future. We explore her work in project finance, the power of women‑led leadership, diversity of thought, and the investment trends shaping energy, healthcare and infrastructure across the continent.
20 Aug English South Africa Business

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