Ruth Olojede, CEO of Flick, is moving to address Africa’s payment inefficiencies through open banking solutions aimed at improving reliability and access. Ruth Olojede, co-founder and CEO of …
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Sygnia: How Magda Wierzycka rewrote SA’s asset management playbook.
Magda Wierzycka’s rise from refugee to financial leader highlights resilience, innovation, and a strong stance on governance in South Africa’s business landscape. Magda Wierzycka, a highly respected figure …
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Chichi Eriobu is making more people eat “Ukwa” globally.
Chichi Eriobu, founder of Phronesis Foods, is advancing Ukwa as both a nutritional staple and an economic opportunity. In Nigeria’s growing agribusiness sector, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to …
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Mahlako: How Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi built SA’s leading women-led firm.
These two Sisters, Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi, co-founded Mahlako A Phahla to drive South Africa’s energy transition and economic transformation. In 2009, two sisters, Makole Mupita and …
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Pullus Africa is providing critical financing for Nigeria’s farmers.
Pullus Africa, led by Opeoluwa Fayomi, is using technology and finance to support Nigeria’s poultry farmers amid industry-wide challenges. Nigeria’s poultry sector, a critical pillar of food security …
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Sheila Wristberg is transforming the insurance sector in Ghana.
Sheila Wristberg is leading growth in Ghana’s insurance industry through her focus on leadership, sustainability, and gender inclusion. The insurance sector in Ghana has undergone steady changes recently, …
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Lelapa AI—Pelonomi Moiloa is using AI to bridges Africa’s language divide.
With Lelapa AI, Pelonomi Moiloa is working to bridge Africa’s digital divide, creating AI tools for indigenous languages. Across Africa, the digital divide continues to influence how communities …
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“Underreported Stories. Why I choose to put women back in Africa’s economic narrative.”-Ishioma Imokhai-Bello.
Ishioma Imokhai-Bello redefines Africa’s economic story by amplifying women’s visibility through The Benchmark and the Africa Female CEO Conference. In Africa’s media landscape, headlines often circle billion-dollar valuations, …
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Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun—the woman who co-founded Nigeria’s foremost credit infrastructure.
Dr Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, through CreditRegistry, is enhancing access to credit and financial data for financial institutions in Nigeria. When conversations turn to Nigeria’s financial sector, the spotlight often …
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Josephine Mukesha steers growth at Rwanda’s National Identification Agency.
Josephine Mukesha is driving Rwanda’s move to a unified digital ID system, streamlining civil registration and strengthening national governance. When Josephine Mukesha was appointed Director General of Rwanda’s …