Ada Osakwe is transforming Africa’s agricultural sector. Through Agrolay Ventures, she invests in agribusiness startups and empowers smallholder farmers. She also promotes sustainable, locally sourced food through Nuli …
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Bunmi Lawson—The woman who co-founded a microfinance bank to finance Nigerian schools.
Bunmi Lawson is making it easier for schools and parents in Nigeria to access funds for better education through EdFin Microfinance Bank. UNICEF reported that 14 million Nigerian …
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Aruwa Capital—Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes leads gender-lens investing in Africa.
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes is bridging the funding gap for women-led and gender-diverse businesses in Africa, driving economic growth and promoting inclusion through impact investing with Aruwa Capital Management …
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BusinessDrinks and BeveragesFemale EntrepreneursFoodManufacturingNon-Profit
How Carmen Stevens disrupts SA’s wine industry with unique blends.
Carmen Stevens is arguably South Africa’s first black qualified winemaker. She has conquered the industry that once excluded black people for over 300 years and now produces award-winning …
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EducationGender EqualityNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakers
Namibia is the first African country to have dual female leadership—trims cabinet.
On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who had won the December 2024 election, was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. The following day, she appointed Lucia Witbooi …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechSocial Impact
Lendvisery—Mosunmola Fadahunsi, the businesswoman helping Nigerians access quick loans.
Mosunmola Fadahunsi is expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through Lendvisery Services Ltd. She offers easy-access loans and flexible financing solutions to individuals and businesses often overlooked by traditional …
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CreditWise—Bola Oduyale’s move to empower Nigeria women and MSMEs.m.
Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …
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Jovia Kisaakye is using technology to solve Uganda’s health and climate crisis.
Jovia Kisaakye is improving health and the environment in Uganda by turning waste into valuable products and using AI to help women access better healthcare. Maternal health and …
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Balqis Chepkwony is fixing Kenya’s broken ride-hailing infrastructure with FleetSimplify.
Balqis Chepkwony is transforming Kenya’s ride-hailing industry by making vehicle leasing more efficient, fair, and financially sustainable for drivers and car owners through FleetSimplify. Africa’s ride-hailing industry is …