Impact

For many Nigerians, especially those in rural areas, healthcare is inaccessible. A simple fever can become life-threatening, not because the illness itself is untreatable but because getting medical attention …

In Ghana’s Eastern Region, the fertile lands yield an abundance of mangoes, pineapples, and papayas. Between 1990 and 2004, pineapple exports grew from virtually nonexistent to 68,000 tons, …

After a 20-year career in the pharmaceutical industry and a decade living in Canada, Jadesola Adedeji returned to Nigeria with her family. Upon their return, she noticed that …

Oare Ehiemua has launched a mission to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian artisans and clients seeking their services. Although a large workforce of electricians, carpenters, and masons, …

In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …

The world is changing at lightning speed as technology reshapes industries. Jobs are becoming more digital, and the economies of different continents are shifting. Regina Honu understands this …

South African tech enthusiast Ivy Barley is building a space where African women can lead in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Ivy Barley’s epiphany came when she worked …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …

Judith Okonkwo remembers the first time she held a View-Master as a child (those little red binocular-like toys where you click through reel after reel of 3D images). …

In Kenya, smallholder farmers constitute approximately 75% of the agricultural workforce. Unfortunately, they constantly face challenges that impede their productivity and economic well-being. One issue is the delay …