Social Impact

WidEnergy Africa empowers Zambian women by providing affordable solar energy solutions and promoting digital access. WidEnergy Africa (WidEnergy) provides affordable, solar-powered energy solutions to off-grid communities in Zambia …

Oladiwura Oladepo is bridging Africa’s digital divide through inclusive tech education and skills development.  The global economy is increasingly digitised, yet the disparity between those equipped with digital …

Esther Masese Waititu is shaping the future of digital finance in Kenya and beyond through her leadership at Safaricom. Esther Waititu is a Kenyan finance executive currently serving …

Hafsah Jumare is improving smallholder farmers’ access to the agricultural market.  Hafsah Jumare, a Nigerian entrepreneur and behavioural economist, is working to reshape agricultural market systems across parts …

Excellence Joshua is building a digital talent pipeline that equips African women to earn globally through marketable tech skills. Excellence Anurika Joshua is on a mission to transform …

Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi empowers grassroots leaders to transform African women’s lives through sustainable, community-driven leadership networks. Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi is building a pan-African leadership network that empowers grassroots …

Aida Diarra is shaping the future of digital payments in Africa through her leadership at Visa. Aida Diarra began her career in the 1990s at Western Union in …

Studio 189 is building a sustainable fashion ecosystem that empowers African artisans, produces ethically in Ghana, and brings handcrafted, high-quality African fashion to the global stage. Headquartered in …

Josephine Katumba promotes food access in South Africa through urban farming and low-cost retail innovation. South African entrepreneur Josephine Katumba is gaining attention for her efforts to address …

Hajia Bola Shagaya MON is the founder and CEO of Bolmus Group International and one of Africa’s wealthiest and most influential women. She has built and continues to …