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 …
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FreshSource—Farah Emara’s rise to safegard Egypt from food insecurity.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe 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 …
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AgricultureArtificial IntelligenceBusinessHealthTechMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Jovia Kisaakye is using technology to solve Uganda’s health and climate crisis.
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 …
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CEO's LoungeLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Simi Nwogugu empowers millions of African youths through JA Africa.
Simi Nwogugu has combated unemployment in Africa for over two decades by leading efforts to equip millions of youths with financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and digital skills through Junior …
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BusinessClean Energyclimate techSocial ImpactTechWomen in Energy
Ugwem Eneyo providing smart, sustainable power management solutions across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesUgwem Eneyo is a Nigerian-American who experienced an unreliable electricity system as a child in Nigeria. While pursuing her graduate studies at Stanford University, Eneyo focused on sustainable …
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Climate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial ImpactStartupWater Security
Majik Water—Beth Koigi traps water from air to solve Kenya’s water crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeeked Read Kenya is one of the world’s regions that endures extreme heat, particularly in its arid and semi-arid areas, where rainfall is scarce. Many people struggle to …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursFoodFood SecurityImpactSocial Impact
Bontle Tshole is making healthy eating easier for South Africans via Baaa Health.
South Africa has a complicated relationship with food. While there is no shortage of meals, eating healthy isn’t always easy or affordable. According to data from WHO, more …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakersSocial Impact
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursHealthImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Unoma Okorafor built Herbal Goodness into a $9.5M brand—donates 10% profit to empower African girls.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Unoma Ndili Okorafor, a Nigerian-born computer scientist and entrepreneur, has made significant strides in business and philanthropy. As the founder and CEO of Herbal Goodness, she has …
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Female EntrepreneursHealthHealthTechImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTech
DabaDoc—Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni’s move to boost healthcare access across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGrowing up in Morocco, Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni, founder of DabaDoc saw the inefficiencies in accessing healthcare. Seeking medical attention involved long waiting times, difficulty securing appointments, and limited availability …