Clevenard to Honour Ms Thembeka Valencia Mnisi at the 2026 Clevenard Open Project & Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition

Alicante, Spain — 2026 - Clevenard SL proudly announces that Ms Thembeka Valencia Mnisi, renowned global public leader and President of SAWIC – South African Women in Construction and Built Environment, will be honoured with a distinguished Honorary Award at the Clevenard Open Project 2026, scheduled to take place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Palacio de Congresos, Alicante, Spain.

The honorary award will be officially presented on Day 4 — Sunday, 30 August 2026, during the Clevenard Global Awards – 3rd Edition 2026, the flagship ceremony of the Clevenard Open Project, held alongside the International Fashion Runway. This recognition celebrates global leaders whose impact transcends borders, industries, and generations.

Keynote Participation at the Clevenard Summit

In addition to receiving the honorary award, Ms Mnisi will deliver a keynote address during the Clevenard Summit on Global Economy, Solid Minerals, Trade, Agriculture & Investment Development.

Speaking Session:

Day 2 — Friday, 28 August 2026

Topic: “Building Inclusive Infrastructure Economies: Advancing Women-Led Construction, Enterprise Development, and Global Partnerships.”

• PROFILE: Ms Thembeka Valencia Mnisi
• President, SAWIC — South African Women in Construction and Built Environment
• Director, Lindolwazi Trading
• Inclusive Leader • Advocate for Women & Youth • Infrastructure Champion

Ms Thembeka Valencia Mnisi is a distinguished South African leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for gender equality, widely recognised for her commitment to women’s economic empowerment in the construction and built environment sectors.

She was born in the 1970s in Brakpan, Gauteng, and later settled in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, in 2003 to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, initially in the funeral industry. Today, she serves as the Director of Lindolwazi Trading, a dynamic company with an active construction division serving both government and private clients, while also driving humanitarian initiatives focused on vulnerable groups, youth empowerment, and gender-based violence (GBV) interventions.

Ms Mnisi has adopted Betty's Heaven Orphanage in Nelsville, contributing significantly to its development and continued upkeep.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Hotel Management
• NQF Level 6 Certificate in Corporate Governance
• NQF Level 3 Certificate in Construction Contracting
• Certificate in Entrepreneurial Skills
• Certificate in Business Management
• Certificate in Retail Management
• Certificate from GIBS Gordon Institute of Business Science (NHBRC/GIBS Women Empowerment Programme)

She previously held positions at Gold Reef City Hotel, Woolworths Glenvista, and was a franchisee of 21st Century Funerals Nelspruit, before establishing her own construction company.

Leadership Roles & Public Service

• Provincial Chairperson, SAWIC & BE — Mpumalanga (Two Terms)
• Secretary, Women’s Sector of a Political Party (Two Terms)
• Chairperson, Mpumalanga BEEE Commission, Department of Economic Development (Two Terms)
• Activist & Advocate for Gender Equality
• Secretary, Cannabis Association of Mpumalanga (Policy Advocacy & Agricultural Development)

Major Achievements During Her SAWIC Tenure

1. Advocated for SAWIC members to receive empowerment opportunities from the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements — resulting in contracts to build housing units in Volkrust Vukuzakhe B, empowering 10 women who upgraded from CIDB Grade 1 to Grade 4.
2. Supported members appointed by SANRAL/Vea for road maintenance, progressing from CE Grade 1 to CE Grade 4.
3. Facilitated the successful enrolment of 6 members into the NHBRC Mentorship Programme.
4. Enabled 7 SAWIC women to complete SANRAL’s NQF Level 4 construction contracting training through Tjeka Consulting.
5. Organised continuous capacity-building programmes to empower women in a male-dominated construction industry.

She has built excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including:

• The President of South Africa, H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa
• National & Provincial Departments of Human Settlements
• National Department of Transport
• Provincial Department of Public Works
• Office of the Premier (Mpumalanga)

Outreach & Community Development

Ms Mnisi leads humanitarian programmes annually, including:

Blanket donations to orphanages across Mpumalanga

Sanitary towel donations to youth and GBV victims

Renovation of the Gender-Based Violence Centre at Themba Hospital in 2022 (through SAWIC & her company)

Motto

“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.”

“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood or assign tasks; instead, teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”

About the Clevenard Open Project 2026

The Clevenard Open Project is a global four-day forum themed “A Global Celebration of Business, Culture, Creativity & Human Connection.” It brings together global leaders, diplomats, policymakers, creatives, investors, and entrepreneurs from Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, fostering partnerships for sustainable socio-economic development.

Event Highlights

• Day 1 (27 August): Global Authors’ Recognition & Education Summit
• Day 2 (28 August): Global Economy, Trade, Solid Minerals, Agriculture & Investment Summit
• Day 3 (29 August): Global Tourism & International Film Celebration
• Day 4 (30 August): Clevenard Global Award – 3rd Edition 2026 & International Fashion Runway

Venue: Palacio de Congresos Alicante, Avinguda de Dénia 47–49, 03013 Alicante, Spain, Dates: 27–30 August 2026

Contact & Media Enquiries

• Phone: +34 631 279 811 | +34 672 93 12 16
• Email: info @ clevenard.com
• Website: www.clevenard.com
• Organiser: Clevenard SL | NIF: B75809574

About Clevenard

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Mission: To connect the world, amplify voices, and create opportunities that transform lives.

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