Sickle Cell Disorder (SCD) is one of the most prevalent inherited blood conditions globally, characterized by severe anaemia, intense pain, and life-threatening complications such as childhood strokes, chronic …
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BusinessCircular EconomyImpactNon-ProfitSMEsSocial Impact
How Demi Samande is exploring the global furniture market.
The furniture sector is a dynamic and evolving industry driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the growing demand for sustainable and innovative designs. As globalization reshapes …
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BusinessImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactStartupTech
Chisom Ezechukwu builds The Aboki Africa and Startup Advisory.
Cynthia Chisom Ezechukwu was captivated by the work of shoe artisans from a young age. Many of them created stunning leather shoe products but needed help finding a …
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CybersecurityImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactTech
Confidence Staveley, Guardian of Africa’s digital landscape.
Confidence Staveley has made a name for herself as Africa’s Most Celebrated Female Cybersecurity Leader. As the founder of the CyberSafe Foundation, she has dedicated her career to …
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InnovationPolicyPolicymakersStartupTechTech Law
Linda Bonyo bridges the gap between law and technology in Africa.
Linda Bonyo is a visionary Kenyan lawyer and tech entrepreneur revolutionising Africa’s legal landscape through technology. She began her legal career, specialising in commercial and immigration law. However, …
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Nearly one in three African women (33%) have experienced sexual violence in their lifetimes, leaving behind not just trauma but emotional, psychological, and physical scars. Many survivors battle …
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Clean EnergyClimate actorsclimate techImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Osen Iyahen empowers Nigerians through Optimal Greening.
Osen Iyahen is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur committed to transforming Africa’s marginalised communities through sustainable solutions. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of …
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Clean Energyclimate techImpactInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupWomen in Energy
Meet Shantha Bloemen, the woman fixing mobility crisis for Zimbabwean women.
Africa is the most road-dependent region globally, with many countries relying almost entirely on roads for transportation. For 1.1 billion people across the continent, public transport or walking …
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ImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
TechLit Africa: Nelly Cheboi bridges digital gap for rural Kenyans students.
In 2019, Kenyan tech enthusiast and software engineer Nelly Cheboi, co-founder of TechLit Africa, made a daunting move when she quit a lucrative software engineering job in Chicago …
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Climate actorsclimate techImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Rethaka solar bags transform learning for South African youth.
At the age of 21, Thato Kgatlhanye and her childhood friend Rea Ngwane -co-founders of Rethaka Repurpose Schoolbags- were deeply moved by the struggles and resilience of their …