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Morwesi Ramonyai — “we can save the world with bold solutions” Morwesi Ramonyai, 40, chairperson of Event Greening Forum, born in Soweto, is passionate about providing affordable access to energy for off-grid and rural communities across Africa.
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s Ramonyai, an impact entrepreneur, with eleven years’ experience in the green economy, holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Rhodes University and an Executive MBA from University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business. She believes that disruptive solutions are a way to lessen poverty. Under the watchful eye of Borena Energy, a company she founded, Ms Ramonyai has developed and implemented commercial and rural solar energy projects, installed solar streetlights in many communities and informal settlements, and innovated solar-based solutions for child-headed homes. “We can save the world with bold solutions. The green economy is an answer to 24 Business Events Africa May 2022
Africa’s energy challenges and has potential to eliminate poverty and create much-needed jobs,” Ms Ramonyai said. She is also a certified carbon footprint analyst who continues to push boundaries. One of her creations is a socio-technical assessment of risk tool meant to help implementers and funders understand what energy interventions are to the relevant community’s social needs. This tool, she says, is catalyst as it provides valuable industry research. Where did your career begin? I began my career at a multinational company called Computers Associates (CA) and soon after moved to KPMG. After that I established my first company, Borena Consulting, at the age of 27. www.businesseventsafrica.com
