Women Take the Wheel in Africa’s E-Mobility and Safer Transport Future

In celebration of Women’s Month, Smarter Mobility Africa and WiN have announced a landmark virtual event, Powering Progress: Women, E-Mobility & Safer Transport in Africa, set to take place on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.

The free webinar will spotlight trailblazing women who are transforming transport systems across Africa to be smarter, safer, and more inclusive. With a dynamic mix of policy expertise, lived experiences, and practical solutions, the event aims to inspire fresh approaches to mobility that work for all.

A Platform for Change

Sponsored by the uYilo Electric Mobility Programme, the event will feature high-level insights from women driving progress in electric mobility, public transport safety, and gender-inclusive innovation.

Key sessions include:

Women in eMobility – Edem Foli, Programme Manager at uYilo Electric Mobility Programme, will highlight women’s role in advancing EVs, charging infrastructure, and battery technology.
SHE CAN Tool: Embedding Gender & Safety in Transport – Oluwaseun Sonoiki, Legal Counsel at LAMATA, will share an award-winning approach to tackling gender-based challenges in public transport.
Empowering Safe Transit – Tenele Ndlovu, Project Manager for Zero-Emission Buses at C40 Cities, will unpack anti-harassment strategies in the shift to electric bus fleets.
Safety in Public Transport within the Minibus Taxi Industry – Rebecca Phala, Head of Communication at SANTACO, will address safety improvements in Africa’s most widely used transport mode.

The discussion will be moderated by Sudeshnee Pillay, Conference Producer at Smarter Mobility Africa.

Why It Matters

Transport in Africa is at a turning point, and women are increasingly at the centre of shaping safer and more sustainable futures. This webinar offers participants the chance to:

Gain insight into inclusive e-mobility innovations
Learn actionable strategies to improve women’s safety in transport
Understand challenges and opportunities in the minibus taxi industry
Connect with women leaders redefining mobility across the continent

Interactive Q&A sessions and Women in Mobility prize giveaways will further enhance the experience.

Leading Up to Smarter Mobility Africa Summit

The webinar forms part of the build-up to the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, happening in Johannesburg from 30 September to 2 October 2025. The summit is Africa’s premier gathering for sustainable and inclusive transport, bringing stakeholders together to keep the conversation going on the ground.