EKASINOMICS: How Lesedi Monnanyane Is Reimagining Entrepreneurship as a Pathway into Africa’s Regenerative Future

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GUEST: Lesedi Monnanyane – Founder of Sky High

From the dusty streets of Postmasburg to global recognition as one of Africa’s top young climate innovators, Lesedi Monnanyane is rewriting what it means to build a business with purpose. At just 15, he registered his first company, Sky High Kaila Enterprise, transforming waste into opportunity. Today, through his ecosystem of green ventures, Lesedi is turning alien biomass and organic waste into clean energy, compost, and bio-based products, proving that regeneration and entrepreneurship can power Africa’s next economy.
5 Nov 2025 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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