Lindiwe Majombozi

South African entrepreneur revolutionizing agricultural technology to combat food insecurity in Africa.

Lindiwe Majombozi is a trailblazing South African businesswoman and founder of Farmers' Daily, a platform that empowers smallholder farmers through technology and market access. Born in 1967, her journey began with a deep understanding of rural challenges after growing up in a farming community. In 2003, she launched Agrihouse, a company providing affordable agricultural inputs and training. By 2020, she pioneered Farmers' Connect, an app linking farmers directly to buyers, reducing post-harvest losses by 40%. Her work has impacted over 500,000 farmers across 12 African countries. Majombozi also chairs the African Union's Agricultural Transformation Initiative, advocating for policy reforms to boost food security. In 2022, she launched the Green Harvest Africa initiative, promoting climate-resilient crops. Her TED Talk "How to Feed Africa" has garnered over 2 million views, highlighting her global influence. Majombozi's vision of a food-secure Africa through tech-driven solutions has earned her recognition as one of Forbes Africa's most influential leaders in 2023.