Impact

Youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice are key themes that have shaped the work of Caren Wakoli, the founder of the Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF). While attending …

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 …

Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …

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 …

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists for …

As early as 2005, South African engineer and social entrepreneur Naadiya Moosaje recognised the growing importance of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Understanding the economic …

Dr Nkiru Balonwu is at the forefront of driving change for women in Africa through her non-profit organisation, African Women on Board (AWB), to advance women’s leadership roles across …

Healthcare in Francophone Africa faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of medical professionals. According to a recent paper by Research Gate, sub-Saharan Africa bears …

Dr Varaidzo Kativhu, affectionately known as Dr Vee, was born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK by her single mother. Growing up in a low-income environment, she …

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 …