Mwape Chimpampa develops affordable organic sunscreen to protect people with albinism from deadly UV radiation. The unforgiving African sun poses a severe threat, particularly to individuals born without …
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EducationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial Impact
Njuara Njama moves to tackle Africa leadership gaps at HIPS 2025.
Njuara Njama’s HIPS 2025 Lagos summit empowers emerging leaders, redefining workplace impact and leadership across Africa. Njuara Njama has never been content with the old idea of work …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeEducationGreen RevolutionSocial ImpactSocial Justice
At 16, Yola Mgogwana leads SA’s climate justice movement on the global stage.
Yola Mgogwana educates youth, leads climate marches, and fights for justice through activism, community projects, and advocacy. In 2019, an eleven-year-old girl from Khayelitsha, one of Cape …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Fatou Jeng’s fight for climate justice, gender equality, and a greener future
Fatou Jeng leads climate advocacy, gender inclusion, and community resilience initiatives through Clean Earth Gambia. Fatou Jeng’s journey into climate activism began in Banjul, The Gambia, where she …
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Financial InclusionImpact InvestmentLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is shaping Africa’s entrepreneurial future as CEO of TEF.
Somachi Chris-Asoluka is leading the Tony Elumelu Foundation to empower African entrepreneurs through funding, training, and partnerships. When Somachi Chris-Asoluka became CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation in …
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Female EntrepreneursFinanceFinancial InclusionFundingSocial ImpactWomen in BankingWomen in Finance
Janet Kuteli expands access to finance for underserved Kenyan communities.
Janet Kuteli is driving financial inclusion through Fortune Credit, providing accessible loans and empowering underserved Kenyan communities. Many believed Janet Kuteli was taking an unnecessary risk when she …
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African BusinesswomanEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionLeadershipSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
BluLever: Jess Roussos moves to equip 22,000+ South Africans ahead of 4IR.
Jess Roussos, through BluLever, is revolutionising vocational training in South Africa by providing youths with artisan skills and opportunities. In 2018, Jess Roussos recognised a challenge she could …
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AdvocacyFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionHealthMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Kosmotive 11-year push brings hygiene solutions to 120,000+ African women.
For 11 years, Blandine Umuziranenge has advanced women’s health, dignity, and economic empowerment across Africa with Kosmotive. In 2014, Blandine Umuziranenge took a bold step that would change …
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Kwanza Tukule—How Khadija Churchill moved to innovate Kenyan street food.
Khadija Mohamed Churchill uses technology and logistics to deliver affordable staples daily to Kenya’s street food vendors. Street food is essential for survival in Nairobi’s informal settlements, with …
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AgricultureClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursFoodInnovationSocial ImpactTech
Emmastella Gakuo is redefining Africa’s dairy industry with solar tech.
Emmastella Gakuo is revolutionising Africa’s dairy industry with solar-powered cooling and digital management solutions. In rural Kenya, dairy farmers have long struggled with a persistent problem: poor milk …