Ugwem Eneyo is a Nigerian-American who experienced an unreliable electricity system as a child in Nigeria. While pursuing her graduate studies at Stanford University, Eneyo focused on sustainable …
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Majik Water—Beth Koigi traps water from air to solve Kenya’s water crisis.
Weeked Read Kenya is one of the world’s regions that endures extreme heat, particularly in its arid and semi-arid areas, where rainfall is scarce. Many people struggle to …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTechWomen in Banking
Indicina: Yvonne Johnson’s journey to bridging Africa’s credit gap.
Access to credit is one of the stumbling blocks for businesses and individuals across Africa. Traditional lenders, constrained by outdated risk assessment models, often struggle to determine the …
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Circular EconomyFashionInnovationStartupTech
Hasna Kourda—the Tunisian transforming global fashion habits with a digital wardrobe.
Hasna Kourda was born and raised in Tunisia, where her upbringing deeply influenced her. There, sustainable practices were integral to daily life, and clothes were not discarded but …
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BusinessCEO's LoungeLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentWomen in Aviation
Adenike Macaulay leads Wakanow to enhance travel experiences for Africans.
Adenike Macaulay started working with Wakanow in July 2021, when she became the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In this capacity, she was responsible for steering the company’s commercial …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionWomen in Banking
Meet Marufatu Abiola Bawuah, a distinguished leader in African banking.
Marufatu Abiola Bawuah is leading the charge for financial inclusion across Africa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UBA Africa. Appointed in January 2023, she became the first …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionImpact InvestmentinvestmentStartupVenture Capitalist
Rising Tide Africa—how two women are closing Africa’s female investors gap.
Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly, yet female founders face significant challenges in securing funding. Many struggle with investor biases, limited access to capital, and fewer opportunities to …
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InnovationSciennce and TechnologyTech
Ushahidi: Juliana Rotich’s answer to crisis response in Africa.
Access to reliable information during crises is essential in today’s digital age. Whether facing political unrest, natural disasters, or public health emergencies, the inability to obtain timely and …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechSciennce and TechnologyStartupTech
Almouneer—How two women are revolutionising chronic disease care in MEA region.
Dr Noha Khater and Dr Rania Kadry have embarked on a mission to transform healthcare for patients with chronic diseases in the Middle East and Africa through Almouneer …
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Rita Maria Zniber drives Diana Holding’s global growth, champions sustainable agriculture.
Rita Maria Zniber had no experience in agriculture before marrying Brahim Zniber in 1979, the founder of Diana Holding. After their marriage, she fully immersed herself in the …