It was after a 2019 soccer match in Hammanskraal. The Mphahlele twins, Masego and Matlhogonolo Mphahlele watched as an injured player from their soccer team had to wait …
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Lorna Rutto tackles pollution and deforestation through EcoPost.
Growing up in the Kaptembwa Slums in Kenya, where she witnessed the effects of pollution and deforestation, climate advocate Lorna Rutto was troubled by how people hurt the …
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Charlot Magayi is fighting Africa’s carbon emissions with Mukuru Clean Stoves.
According to the World Health Organisation, around 2.1 billion people worldwide cook using open fires or inefficient stoves fuelled by kerosene, biomass and coal, which generates harmful household …
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Deborah Adediran is building luxury fashion from upcircled waste.
If you never thought your ‘sachet water nylon’ could be useful after being disposed of, think again! Nigerian eco-conscious fashion designer Deborah Oluwadunsin Adediran is changing the African …
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Ndidi Nwuneli is promoting leadership, and social change in Africa.
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and expert in African agriculture, nutrition, and social innovation Ndidi Nwuneli was 25 when she accepted the challenging offer to establish and lead the FATE …
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Trading internationally is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially for women entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Yet, many women miss out on the opportunities beyond …
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Violet Amoabeng sells edible skincare product in Africa and beyond.
With just $45 in her pocket, Violet Amoabeng started a skincare brand to challenge the chemical-packed cosmetic products in the market. She aimed to make edible, chemical-free beauty …
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Yvette Ishimwe is giving Rwandans access clean water through IRIBA Water Group.
For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …
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Adrienne Tikolo raises dyslexia awareness in Nigeria.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects the way individuals process written language. It is a common problem in Nigeria as everywhere else, and Dr Adrienne Tikolo is …
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Ada Nduka Oyom helps African women to code a brighter future.
In this part of Africa, particularly Nigeria, people previously saw the tech world as a male-only industry. When a woman enters the field, it is not uncommon to …