Business

Carmen Stevens is arguably South Africa’s first black qualified winemaker. She has conquered the industry that once excluded black people for over 300 years and now produces award-winning …

Jane Karuku is a distinguished Kenyan businesswoman and corporate leader. In December 2020, she was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East African …

Faith Mukutu is the first Zambian and the first woman to lead Zambeef Products Plc (Zambeef) as CEO in its 28-year history. Zambeef is one of Zambia’s most …

Weekend Read Halima Buba is a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience in the banking sector. In January 2020, Halima Buba was appointed as the MD/CEO …

Jovia Kisaakye is improving health and the environment in Uganda by turning waste into valuable products and using AI to help women access better healthcare. Maternal health and …

Balqis Chepkwony is transforming Kenya’s ride-hailing industry by making vehicle leasing more efficient, fair, and financially sustainable for drivers and car owners through FleetSimplify. Africa’s ride-hailing industry is …

Moroccan entrepreneur Dr Salma Bougarrani has clinched second place and a $250,000 prize for her groundbreaking water treatment company, Green Watech, at the just-concluded  Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) …

Ngozi Opara worked as a hairstylist in Washington, D.C. During that time, she noticed a recurring trend: African women desired to embrace their natural hair but found it …

Finally, Africa has produced a globally acclaimed high-street fashion chain- Vivo Fashion Group. Founded by Wandia Gichuru, Vivo has carved out a niche in the fashion industry by …

Val Bourdos Nichas is a trailblazer in South Africa’s restaurant industry. In January 2021, she became the first female CEO of  Spur Corporation—one of the nation’s most iconic …