Nozipho Mbanjwa: Event Emcee

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  • Global Moderator: Moderated high-level panels for organizations such as the World Bank, IMF, UN, and African Union. ​
  • Award-Winning Journalist: Broadcasted financial market shows across 48 African countries, focusing on political economy and development finance. ​
  • Leadership Roles: Served in The Presidency of South Africa and held executive positions in organizations like LRMG and Tata Africa. ​
  • Academic Achievements: Holds advanced degrees in International
  • Studies and Development Finance, demonstrating a strong foundation in global economic and political affairs.

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  • Travels from: Johannesburg

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Nozipho Mbanjwa is a distinguished conversation strategist and global moderator renowned for her ability to facilitate impactful discussions across various platforms. As the CEO of The Conversation Strategists, she has become the preferred moderator for presidential panels and high-level dialogues worldwide. Her clientele includes international organizations such as the United Nations, the World Bank Group, and the African Union, as well as governments and multinational corporations.

She has moderated conversations the World Economic Forum, United Nations agencies – including UN Women, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. She has also successfully moderated conversations for global and African institutions including leading listed and unlisted multi-national corporations, business schools and civil society organisations that seek to leverage conversations for change. Her intention during each of these processes is to achieve measurable outcomes. Nozipho is also an award-winning journalist, broadcasting financial markets shows into 48 African countries and reaching millions of Africans daily.

Her broadcast niche lies in the political economy, development finance, gender mainstreaming and youth development. She has hosted a number of shows in these areas. She has worked in The Presidency in South Africa, the Mayor’s Office in Washington DC, Umlambo Foundation and at Tata Africa in Johannesburg. Nozipho is a faculty member for Duke CE in Africa, specialising in leadership programs and in that capacity, she contributes to the design and delivery of learning journeys for graduate programmes in Africa for clients such as Barclays, MTN, Liberty and BMW.

Event planners seeking a moderator who combines professionalism, insight, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences will find Nozipho Mbanjwa to be an exceptional choice. Her extensive experience with international organizations and corporations ensures that she brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to every event.

Her background in journalism and broadcasting enhances her communication skills, allowing her to engage audiences effectively and facilitate discussions that are both informative and inspiring. Moreover, her academic credentials and practical experience make her adept at navigating complex topics, ensuring that conversations lead to actionable outcomes.

In summary, Nozipho Mpanza exemplifies the qualities of a dynamic speaker and strategist, blending her rich personal experiences with professional expertise to drive meaningful conversations and transformations in the modern workplace.

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