Climate change is a massive problem for the African economy. Despite contributing the least to global warming and having the lowest emissions, Africa is the most vulnerable continent …
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Osen Iyahen empowers Nigerians through Optimal Greening.
Osen Iyahen is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur committed to transforming Africa’s marginalised communities through sustainable solutions. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of …
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BusinessCircular EconomyClimate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial Impact
soleRebels: The female-led Ethiopian shoe brand that went global.
Multiculturalism is reshaping the African fashion industry, and it’s long overdue. For years, Western influences dominated runways and magazines, overshadowing diverse perspectives. Today, designers collaborate across borders, blending …
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Climate actorsclimate techImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Rethaka solar bags transform learning for South African youth.
At the age of 21, Thato Kgatlhanye and her childhood friend Rea Ngwane -co-founders of Rethaka Repurpose Schoolbags- were deeply moved by the struggles and resilience of their …
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Clean EnergyClimate actorsClimate ChangeSMEsWomen in Energy
Refilwe Sebothoma bridges energy gap in rural South Africa.
Refilwe Sebothoma is a visionary entrepreneur who is transforming lives in South Africa. Growing up in Marikana, a mining community in the North West, she faced the harsh …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro pioneers eco-friendly decor in Nigeria.
In Nigeria, environmental challenges pose significant threats to sustainable development. However, innovators like Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro are pioneering solutions. As the founder of MitiMeth, a leading Nigerian eco-friendly accessories …
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BusinessClimate actorsExclusiveFemale EntrepreneursImpact
Seven African women driving sustainable business practices in 2024.
Africa is progressing towards a brighter future, with notable gains in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. However, despite this momentum, the …
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Climate actorsclimate techFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationStartupTech
Marta Uetela is innovating prosthetic care in Mozambique.
Like many African nations, Mozambique faces a dire challenge with prosthetic care. Landmines, accidents, and diseases cause thousands of amputations every year, but 90% of amputees in the …
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Climate actorsFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationStartupTech
Five Women-Led businesses driving innovative solutions to Africa’s problems.
Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly, fueled by a young population, urbanization, and a growing middle class. Despite structural challenges, the continent’s economic prospects remain promising, with GDP …
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Climate actorsclimate techFemale EntrepreneursImpact
Four women building sustainable businesses via green technology
Climate change and environmental degradation have long threatened our planet’s future. This threat continued until sustainable energy and green technology came to the rescue. According to a 2022 …