Impact

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 …

Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …

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 …

Mosunmola Fadahunsi is expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through Lendvisery Services Ltd. She offers easy-access loans and flexible financing solutions to individuals and businesses often overlooked by traditional …

The FreshSource brand became a reality when Farah Emara visited a rural farming community and spoke to a group of struggling farmers.  One elderly farmer shared his frustration …

Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …

Weekend Read Betelhem Dessie, a web and mobile technologies developer and the Founder and CEO of iCog (Anyone Can Code), is transforming digital literacy in Africa. She has …

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 …

Growing up in Ethiopia, Sara Menker was familiar with the agricultural sector. But it wasn’t until she started exploring global commodity markets that she realised that while the …

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) …