As Eswatini Bank’s first female Managing Director, Dr Nozizwe Mulela-Zulu embodies the country’s shift toward modern, diverse leadership. When Dr Nozizwe Mulela-Zulu walked into Eswatini Bank’s headquarters as …
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Deborah Ojengbede bolsters Africa’s blockchain adoption with AFEN Blockchain.
Deborah Ojengbede builds blockchain solutions for Africa, empowering youth through NFTs, education, cross-border payments, and digital innovation. Deborah Ojengbede is the co-founder of AFEN Blockchain Group (AFEN). Long …
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Mélanie Keïta builds Africa’s first carbon Neobank, Melanin Kapital.
Mélanie Keïta boosts African businesses via strategy, brand growth, SME training, and creator media platforms. Mélanie Keïta built her career moving through some of the world’s most important …
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Leila Fourie, the woman calling the shots at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLeila 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 …