Dr Anna Mokgokong

A self-confessed serial entrepreneur, Dr Anna Mokgokong flexed her commercial muscles at a young age , trading lunchtime sandwiches for cash at primary school, before going on to complete her education at St Theresa’s High School in Manzini, Swaziland. Following the earning of a BSc from the University of Botswana, she attended the Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA), where she not only received  her MBChB, but also ensured that colleagues and lecturers were turned out in style with the beautiful handbags she was selling at the time. She was more recently honoured with an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce by the University of South Africa (UNISA).

It’s not often that Academia and entrepreneurial flair meet, but these early indicators have become the roadmap for the personal and professional life that Dr Mokgokong continues to embrace. Balancing a thriving business career with her passion for learning, in addition to the many varied social and political causes along with entities she has been involved with, make her, truly, one of the most respected and formidable women in South African society. She has been praised and lauded far and wide, and continues to blaze trails both at home and abroad.

DR Anna’s career started out as a reputable community medical doctor, with a thriving practice, the heady world of commerce lured Dr Mokgokong from her initial calling during the early ‘90s.South Africa was ripe for change, and opportunity was presenting itself everywhere. With partner Joe Madunganda, Dr Mokgokong, founded and currently chairs Community Investment Holdings Pty Ltd (CIH), with the vision to become“…a prominent black economic empowerment player that participates in the mainstream economy of South Africa.” Twenty five year later, that vision is reality, with the company having significant investment in companies in vital areas of an emerging democracy including Healthcare, ICT, Logistics, Mining, Infrastructure and Power and Energy. Not only is it important that these growth areas are funded  adequately, but Dr Mokgokong has contributed to the further success by actively being involved in the management of the businesses that CIH has acquired, providing strategic direction and guidance, and tapping into their local and global networks to ensure continued growth and input.

Dr Anna is a Founding member of Women In Aviation and Logistics (Pty) Ltd. Dr Anna’s believes that women have a vital role to play in this sector and that women participation must be increased in where there are glaring gaps such as the technical operations and leadership positions.