On 03 December 2025, Mahlako Financial Services was honoured with the Best Female Fund Manager of the Year award at the SuperReturn Africa Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the work of our co-founders and directors, Meta Mhlarhi and Makole Mupita, whose leadership continues to define our approach to investment and value creation.

As a firm, we view this award as a meaningful acknowledgement of the discipline, clarity and long-term vision that guide our investment decisions. It also reflects the growing presence and influence of women in private equity, a space where our directors continue to lead by example.

Throughout our journey, Meta Mhlarhi and Makole Mupita have shaped Mahlako’s identity through considered strategies, a focus on sectors central to Africa’s development and a commitment to building investment platforms that contribute to broader participation in the economy. Their leadership remains central to how we think, how we operate and how we pursue opportunities that support sustainable growth.

We would like to thank our investors and partners, for their trust, confidence, and commitment to our shared purpose. Your support enables us to continue deepening our impact and advancing the work that lies ahead.

As we reflect on this milestone, we remain focused on investing with purpose, executing with tact and contributing to a stronger and more inclusive investment landscape for the continent.