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 …
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim drives for menstrual health policy reform to close Nigerias $3B productivity gap.
Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …
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Meet Delese Darko, the woman who puts Ghana’s FDA on the WHO Map.
Delese Mimi Darko leads Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, strengthens regulatory systems and positions Ghana as a key player in African pharmaceutical governance. Delese Mimi Darko holds a …
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Proscovia Nabbanja is teering Uganda’s state oil company toward production.
Proscovia Nabbanja is shaping the trajectory of Uganda’s oil and gas sector with a mix of technical expertise and government experience. Proscovia Nabbanja is a pioneering figure in …
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Nana Achiaa Ankrah moves to tackle malnutrition in Ghana.
Nana Achiaa Ankrah is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana through Arise Foods, blending entrepreneurship with nutrition advocacy. Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, a Ghanaian pharmacist and agro-food entrepreneur, has …
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Frehiwot Tamiru—The businesswoman steering growth at Ethio Telecom.
Frehiwot Tamiru is transforming Ethiopia’s telecom sector to meet the country’s digital future. Frehiwot Tamiru has been on the leadership board of Ethio Telecom since July 2018, overseeing …