Bertina Engelbrecht is one of South Africa’s distinguished business leaders who steers the affairs of Click Group, one of the country’s top health and beauty retailers. She joined …
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Nompumelelo Zikalala—the woman steering global growth at Kumba Iron Ore.
There is an increasing global demand for high-quality iron ore, a crucial raw material in steel production. As nations accelerate infrastructure development, urbanisation, and the transition to greener …
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Unoma Okorafor built Herbal Goodness into a $9.5M brand—donates 10% profit to empower African girls.
Dr Unoma Ndili Okorafor, a Nigerian-born computer scientist and entrepreneur, has made significant strides in business and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, she has …
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DabaDoc—Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni’s move to boost healthcare access across Africa.
Growing up in Morocco, Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni, founder of DabaDoc saw the inefficiencies in accessing healthcare. Seeking medical attention involved long waiting times, difficulty securing appointments, and limited availability …
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How Yetty Williams founded LagosMums to help professionals navigate parenting.
Lagos is a bustling city in Nigeria. Many working-class parents living in the mega city face various challenges when raising their children. These challenges have arisen from rapid …
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Margaret Komen is securing her share in the global spice market with Mace Foods.
Margaret Komen’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2001 when she attended the Anuga food and beverage trade fair in Cologne, Germany. At the time, she was interning at a …
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Sylvia Wairimu Mulinge—the woman who made MTN Uganda’s telecoms leader.
Sylvia Wairimu Mulinge has catalysed incredible growth and transformation since assuming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role at MTN Uganda on 1st October 2022. Born and raised in …
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Jadesola Adedeji is improving Africa’s education with STEM methods.
After a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade living in Canada, Jadesola Adedeji returned to Nigeria with her family. Upon their return, she noticed that …
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Oare Ehimua built a platform that connects artisans with clients.
Oare Ehiemua has launched a mission to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian artisans and clients seeking their services. Although a large workforce of electricians, carpenters, and masons, …
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Made For More— a fireside chat with start-up lawyer and author, Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa.
A book launch is more than unveiling a title—it’s the celebration of ideas, dreams, and the transformative power of words. On February 7th, The Benchmark had the honour …