What It Means to Be a Water Security Africa Speaker

Across Africa, access to clean, reliable water is under threat. Climate change, urban growth, and industrial demand push systems to the brink. At Water Security Africa, our speakers are leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators. They are policymakers,  engineers, scientists, and industry pioneers working at the cutting edge of water management. They bring hard facts, real stories, and bold ideas. They don’t deal in theory. They bring action. Let’s meet the people who are setting the precedent.

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SPEAKERS

Amgad Elmahdi
Regional Manager Mena Green Climate Fund

Belvana Abeli
Green Economy Portfolio Manager, Wesgro

Boitumelo Matshediso
Talbot Analytics Business Unit Lead, Talbot Group

Cleopas Sanangura
Group CEO, Thamani Technologies & Systems Pty Ltd

Jay Bhagwan
Senior Manager, Water Research Commission

Jesston Williams
Executive Director, Tangelic

Juzer Jangbarwala
CTO - Renewables & Water, Endeavour Energy, LLC

Katleho Mojakisane
Sustainable Futures Coordinator, Tangelic

Kirsty Carden
Director - Future Water Institute; A/prof - Dept Of Civil Engineering, University Of Cape Town

Matthew Cheney
Head Of Commercial And Industrial, Hall Core Water C&I

Musa Maluleke
Senior Civil Engineer, Eskom Rotek Industries

Nicholas Igwe
Global Head & Nigeria, National Coordinator OPS-WASH (Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)

Ntombizanele Mary Bila-Mupariwa
Provincial Head: Western Cape, Department of Water and Sanitation

Patience Mukuyu
Lead Policy Analyst - Water Security and Climate Resilience, WaterAid

Philippa Rodseth
Executive Director, Manufacturing Circle

Precious Nyarambi
Founder, Elohay Cleaners

Vasanie Pather
Senior Manager, ESKOM

Saad Islam
Investment Director, British International Investment

Ysaac Akinin
Director of New Business & Partnerships, Jabu Technologies

Saima Shaanika
Senior Advocacy, Strategic Partnership And Engagement Officer , World Food Organisations

 

2025 ADVISORY BOARD

Meet a team of thought leaders who share our commitment to commercial and industrial water security.