Business

Delese Mimi Darko leads Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, strengthens regulatory systems and positions Ghana as a key player in African pharmaceutical governance. Delese Mimi Darko holds a …

Rania Ayman empowers Egyptian women through Entreprenelle, providing training, resources, and platforms to build sustainable businesses. In Egypt, the gender gap in business is staggering. Women receive barely …

Neamat Eltazi is using artificial intelligence to tackle inefficiency, waste, and outdated practices in poultry farming—an industry that feeds billions yet often operates with little data. In many …

Proscovia Nabbanja is shaping the trajectory of Uganda’s oil and gas sector with a mix of technical expertise and government experience. Proscovia Nabbanja is a pioneering figure in …

Diana Orembe transforms organic waste into sustainable protein, tackling food insecurity, climate change, and aquaculture costs. Diana Orembe grew up in a small village in Northern Tanzania, where …

Nana Achiaa Ankrah is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana through Arise Foods, blending entrepreneurship with nutrition advocacy. Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, a Ghanaian pharmacist and agro-food entrepreneur, has …

Frehiwot Tamiru is transforming Ethiopia’s telecom sector to meet the country’s digital future. Frehiwot Tamiru has been on the leadership board of Ethio Telecom since July 2018, overseeing …

Eco-Me Africa, founded by Amdiya Abdul Latiff, supports underprivileged girls in Ghana by supplying them with reusable menstrual pads. Amdiya Abdul Latiff never imagined a routine teaching experience …

Poppy Khoza has led South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority with sustained safety, good governance, and greater gender balance. Poppy Khoza currently serves as the Director of Civil Aviation …

Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …