Nigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi is a multidimensional leader on the global stage. In January 2020, she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sustainable Energy for All …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCircular EconomyClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursYouth Empowerment
Moli & Mela Group—How two South African women built a thriving recycling business.
Two childhood friends turned business partners, Tshego Molefi and Ofentse Melato-Dube, are transforming South Africa’s waste into opportunities through Moli & Mela Group. The duo leads an all-women, …
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African BusinesswomanClimate actorsClimate ChangeFemale Entrepreneurs
Ginette Blackbeard is championing sustainability in SA beauty industry.
Ginette Blackbeard is redefining the beauty industry by transforming everyday waste into purpose-driven skincare products. Raised with a deep respect for the planet and an aversion to waste, …
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African BusinesswomanAgricultureBusinessClimate actorsFood SecurityYouth Empowerment
Pauline Otila is boosting Kenya’s honey production. Here is how.
Pauline Otila is transforming Kenya’s honey industry by empowering rural women and youth through climate-smart beekeeping that boosts incomes, restores ecosystems, and adds value to African-made products. Traditional …
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ArtClimate actorsClimate ChangeGreen RevolutionLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Foluke Michael is pioneering Africa’s green revolution.
Caterina De’ Medici Africa’s CEO Foluke Michael is at the forefront of Africa’s green economy movement. A project management expert, SDGs implementer, and Green Economy specialist, her work …
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Climate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial ImpactStartupWater Security
Majik Water—Beth Koigi traps water from air to solve Kenya’s water crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeeked Read Kenya is one of the world’s regions that endures extreme heat, particularly in its arid and semi-arid areas, where rainfall is scarce. Many people struggle to …
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AgricultureBusinessClimate actorsClimate Change
Nonhlanhla Joye is using plastic bags to farm, combat poverty and curb climate change.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNonhlanhla Joye had a tragic experience following her cancer diagnosis in 2014 that made her unable to work. She began to face the harsh realities of poverty and …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsFashionImpactSMEsSocial Impact
Mabel Suglo is creating jobs for people with disabilities in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSystemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeEducationImpactSocial Impact
Oluwaseyi Jesuton inspires young Africans to lead a green revolution.
Oluwaseyi Jesuton is leading a quiet revolution against environmental pollution in Nigeria. At just 23, her work has already touched over 10,000 lives across the country, inspiring a …
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Clean EnergyClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursGender Equality
Monique Ntumngia empowers African women with clean energy.
Monique Ntumngia, a Cameroonian entrepreneur and climate advocate, is leading the charge for renewable energy and gender equity in Africa. Her work bridges the gap between environmental sustainability …