In recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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AgricutureBusinessInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Emilia Banda Tambatamba—the woman moving to put Mozambique’s coffee on the global map.
Mozambique’s coffee industry is on the threshold of transformation, and the country’s coffee production is minimal. Global Coffee Report says the International Coffee Organisation is not reporting its …
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BusinessHealthSocial Impact
Catherine Nyongesa—What staging a war against cancer looks like in Kenya.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCancer is a silent storm sweeping Kenya and affecting thousands of lives yearly. With the Ministry of Health reporting approximately 42,000 new diagnoses annually, the disease has become …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismentrepreneurshipFashion
Charlotte Mensah—How this Ghanaian became the first Black woman in the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame.
There’s a certain magic in the way Charlotte Mensah touches hair. This is why the hairstylist has won industry accolades, launched her luxury product line, and styled A-list …
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BusinessRide-hailingTechTransportation
Damilola Olokesusi—the woman fixing Nigeria’s traffic and carbon footprint crisis with Shuttlers.
Damilola Olokesusi is helping to reduce Nigeria’s traffic problem and carbon footprint. According to recent reports, daily commuting significantly impacts individual carbon footprints, with transportation accounting for roughly …
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BusinessDrinks and BeveragesFoodManufacturingSMEs
Eva Muthuuri- How this development expert switched to brewing change in Kenya’s coffee market.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy their first cup of coffee every morning. However, few take a moment to consider the individuals who pick the beans, particularly the women …
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AgricutureBusinessFoodFood SecuritySocial Impact
Cathy Chepkemboi is selling cheaper groceries to households in Africa through Tushop.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAs the cost of living continues to skyrocket in some parts of the global economy, food expenses weigh heavily on countless households. This issue is prevalent in Africa, …
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BusinessInnovationTechTelecoms
Anne Amuzu is enhancing customer comms for businesses across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEffective communication between businesses and their customers has become critical to business success. Yet, companies in many parts of Africa often struggle to maintain consistent and reliable communication …
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BusinessEducationentrepreneurshipGender InclusionInnovationSciennce and Technology
Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEthel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAround the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …