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Doreen Orishaba leads BasiGo’s push for electric mobility in Rwanda.

by Faith James July 1, 2025

by Faith James July 1, 2025

Doreen Orishaba leads BasiGo’s initiative to introduce electric buses to Rwanda, transforming urban transportation sustainably. Doreen Orishaba, a Ugandan engineer and mobility specialist, is currently serving as the …
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Abena Osei-Poku steers Ecobank’s digital and regional growth in West Africa.

by Happiness Uduak July 1, 2025

by Happiness Uduak July 1, 2025

Abena Osei-Poku spearheads Ecobank’s West African expansion, focusing on digital banking, governance, and regional financial integration. Abena Osei-Poku is an exceptional financial expert. For close to thirty years, …
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Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh moved to drive Africa’s digital shift.

by Faith James June 30, 2025

by Faith James June 30, 2025

Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh launches BrainWave AfricaTech to boost Africa’s digital transformation, utilising her corporate expertise. Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh, a Ghanaian business executive with a background in finance and technology, has …
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How Flora Mutahi introduced Kenyans to drinking flavoured tea.

by Faith James June 27, 2025

by Faith James June 27, 2025

Flora Mutahi pioneered flavoured tea in Kenya and continues to shape the business industry. Flora Mutahi is the founder and CEO of Melvin Marsh International Ltd, the company …
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Dominion Ladi has devised a smart means to ship parcels out of Africa

by Happiness Uduak June 27, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 27, 2025

Dominion Ladi is transforming African logistics by connecting travellers with parcel senders to cut delivery costs. Paul Dominion Ladi is an entrepreneur, business development consultant, and the founder …
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Oluwaseun Oni is steering A.G. Leventis into Nigeria’s automotive future.

by Ishioma Imokhai-Bello June 25, 2025

by Ishioma Imokhai-Bello June 25, 2025

Oluwaseun Oni guides A.G. Leventis towards stronger local automotive manufacturing and operational growth in Nigeria. Oluwaseun Abimisola Oni is a Nigerian business executive, currently serving as the Group …
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Sylvia Inkoom—The ED steering financial growth at FNB Ghana.

by Faith James June 25, 2025

by Faith James June 25, 2025

Sylvia Inkoom drives First National Bank Ghana’s efforts to expand its corporate banking services and support Ghana’s business communities. Sylvia Inkoom is the Executive Director for Corporate and …
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Lisa Folawiyo is building a global luxury Ankara fashion brand.

by Happiness Uduak June 25, 2025

by Happiness Uduak June 25, 2025

Lisa Folawiyo transforms Ankara fabric into luxurious, hand-embellished garments, merging African heritage with global designs. In 2005, Lisa Folawiyo launched her fashion brand from her home in Lagos …
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Daphne Mashile-Nkosi pioneers inclusion at SA’s manganese mine.

by Faith James June 24, 2025

by Faith James June 24, 2025

Daphne Mashile-Nkosi challenges gender norms and pioneers strategic change in SA’s manganese mining sector. For decades, the mining industry has remained one of the most male-dominated sectors in …
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Iroghama Ogbeifun drives growth and diversity at Starzs Investments.

by Faith James June 23, 2025

by Faith James June 23, 2025

Iroghama Ogbeifun is driving growth and inclusion at Starzs Investments, strengthening its role in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Iroghama Ogbeifun currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive …

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