Leila Fourie drives digital transformation, regulatory reform, and sustainable market growth as CEO of one of Africa’s leading stock exchanges. Dr Leila Fourie leads the Johannesburg Stock Exchange …
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Sarah Ngamau is leading a $150 million effort to close Africa’s gender-financing gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSarah Ngamau is reshaping the investment sector in Africa through her work with the Moremi Fund, championing greater inclusion of women in finance and entrepreneurship. With over 15 …
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Nehal Helmy is driving digital SME financing innovation in Egypt through Flend.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNehal Helmy, an economist with deep experience in financial and private sector development, is the co-founder of Flend, a Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)-licensed digital non-banking financial institution (NBFI) …
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Sumarié Greybe transforms South Africa’s insurance model through digital innovation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSumarié Greybe signals a shift towards transparency and tech-driven reform in African finance through her work at Naked Insurance. Sumarié Greybe is a South African entrepreneur and actuary …
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Meet Fope Adelowo, a strategic player in Africa’s private equity space.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFope Adelowo stands out as a key voice advancing finance and fintech growth across Africa. Over the years, Fope Adelowo has been one of the key figures shaping …
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Thandeka Xaba is backing Africa’s next generation of tech founders.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThandeka Xaba invests in underrepresented tech founders in South Africa, promoting inclusive growth across its startup ecosystem. Thandeka Xaba, a South African entrepreneur and investor, has been a …
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Jennifer Okpechi is advancing financial literacy in Nigeria via Money Bestie AI.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJennifer Okpechi uses technology and community learning to make financial literacy accessible, especially for women and young people. Financial literacy remains a major challenge for many people, particularly …
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Onyinye Olisah is driving cross-border payments in Africa’s fintech sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOnyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …
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Naasu Fofanah is driving Sierra Leone’s gender reforms and financial inclusion.
Naasu Fofanah empowers Sierra Leonean women through finance, policy reform, and advocacy for gender equality and rights. Long before Naasu Genevieve Fofanah became one of Sierra Leone’s most …
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Élisabeth Moreno, the Cape Verdian who rose to shape France’s equality agenda.
Élisabeth Moreno drives equality and inclusion through impact investing, women’s empowerment, and sustainable leadership across Africa and Europe. Élisabeth Moreno’s journey began in Tarrafal, Cape Verde, where she was …