NAKEDI
Lindiwe Nakedi is the Director of Gubhani and 100% shareholder; with over ten years of experience in surface core drilling in the mining industry.
LINDIWE
STANDARD BANK
TOPWOMEN Certified 2020 Leaders Award
WOMEN IN MINING UK
Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining by Women in Mining UK, 2018
AFRICA MINING INDABA
First mining conference to have 35% of its speakers and panellists as
well as moderators being women!
OUR FOUNDER
A VISIONARY
"Opportunities are many if you’re willing to ask questions and learn. Be willing to start right at the bottom. No task is beneath you: your work ethic and attitude speak volumes."
She was selected as one of the Top 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining by Women in Mining UK, 2018, making her one of 16 women picked in South Africa. She is responsible for business development, strategic management and giving direction to the business. In addition to that, she also oversees the day-to-day operations of the company. She believes her purpose is to leave a legacy and give the next generation the resources and skills needed to take them to the next level of achievements possible.
EDUCATION
Lindiwe holds a Bachelor's degree majoring in Industrial Psychology and Philosophy from the University of the Witwatersrand and completed the New Managers Program from Wits Business School focused on Business Management.
Her studies include postgraduate Introduction to Mining Engineering with Wits Mining Institute (WMI).
ACHIEVEMENTS
She is currently participating in the Advanced Directorship Programme with Sirdar and completed a Women in Leadership course with University Stellenbosch Business in April 2021. She was also instrumental in ensuring that more female speakers and panellists are added onto platforms such as the AFRICA MINING INDABA 2019, where the conference celebrated being the first mining conference to have 35% of its speakers and panellists as well as moderators being women!
LEADERSHIP
Lindiwe is the Director on the board of Women in Mining business SA (WiMSA) since 2021 and is a Patron and Board Member in the organisation.
She served as a member of the UNDP "Project Steering Committee." in 2020 for the NDP Investor Map.
