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Dr Sitha Nkomo
Dr Sithandweyinkosi Nkomo at the SOWA 2026 awards evening

Award winner

Winner — Africa's Top 100 Female Leaders

SOWA 2026 · Women in Environment, Sustainability & Climate Justice

SOWA 2026
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Female leaders in Africa
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SOWA 2026 nominee card for Dr Sithandweyinkosi Nkomo

Winner · 5 September 2026

Africa's Top 100 Female Leaders

Women in Environment, Sustainability & Climate Justice

Recognising her leadership and contribution to environmental management, climate change adaptation, sustainability and community development across Southern and Eastern Africa. Through research, advocacy and community-focused initiatives, she advances climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, environmental stewardship and inclusive climate action, with a strong commitment to amplifying African knowledge and the voices of women and vulnerable communities.

Presented by
State of the Woman Address (SOWA)
Ceremony
Siyekhaya Estate, Borrowdale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Cited as
Climate Resilience, Sustainability & Community Development Leader

Harare · September 2026

One hundred women leaders from across the continent.

Standing

Appointments and mandates

Beyond formal awards, the roles she has been entrusted with across climate, child rights and food security institutions.

2024 – Present

Board Chairperson

Ecoclimate Vision, a Global South climate organisation

Mentorship

Youth for Climate Mentor

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Ongoing

Climate Change Branch Lead

Joining Forces Africa alliance

2023

Organising Committee

SADC Child-Led Parliamentary Portfolio and SADC Child Climate Champions

Ongoing

Working Group Collaborator

AU ACERWC working group on children's rights and climate change

2020 – 2023

Vice Chairperson, Board of Trustees

Hope for a Child Trust

Further awards and honours will be listed here as they are received.

Invitations

Speaking, advisory and board service

Available for keynotes and panels, policy and technical advisory, board appointments, and co-authored research.