Impact

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 …

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 …

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 …

Despite progress in education, girls and women need help pursuing STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Women comprise only 35% of STEM graduates and 24% of leadership …

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 …

Lagos State, a rapidly growing metropolis, faces a significant waste management crisis, with an estimated 66% of its population living in informal settlements. This mounting waste problem poses …

Edna Frimpong is an award-winning female entrepreneur excelling in the previously male-dominated shoemaking industry. Popularly known as “the shoemaker gurl,” Frimpong switched to making shoes full-time after losing …