Finance

In early 2023, Yara Galiano embarked on a journey that would later see the birthing of one of Africa’s premium coconut processing brands. She has built Segredos do …

Nardos Bekele-Thomas is an Ethiopian development expert of great distinction. She leads the African Union Development Agency during a period when Africa faces both ongoing structural challenges and …

Ahunna Eziakonwa is a Nigerian-born humanitarian advocating for Africa’s advancement on the global stage. As the Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Africa …

Nigerian-American Tariye Gbadegesin leads a global $11 billion investment fund to finance climate mitigation projects in 72 developing countries. Global temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1°C since pre-industrial …

Africa has many problems to solve, and innovators like Temitope Omotolani are creating solutions to solve needs across sectors. At Crowdyvest, Omotolani is making it easier for Nigerians …

Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu is a Zambian businesswoman and innovator who embarked on her journey to make an impact with a modest investment of $500. Her goal was to …

Rukayat Bello grew up watching her mother struggle with her finances. She was a determined and hardworking micro-business owner but was always constrained by access to finance. Banks …

Amaka Nsofor is a leading finance expert specialising in debt capital markets. With extensive experience in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, she is pivotal …

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 …

Weekend Read Patricia Zoundi Yao is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s agricultural landscape. Through her enterprise, Canaan Land Africa, she has empowered countless women …