Leadership

Ishioma Imokhai-Bello redefines Africa’s economic story by amplifying women’s visibility through The Benchmark and the Africa Female CEO Conference. In Africa’s media landscape, headlines often circle billion-dollar valuations, …

Dr Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, through CreditRegistry, is enhancing access to credit and financial data for financial institutions in Nigeria. When conversations turn to Nigeria’s financial sector, the spotlight often …

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …

Josephine Mukesha is driving Rwanda’s move to a unified digital ID system, streamlining civil registration and strengthening national governance. When Josephine Mukesha was appointed Director General of Rwanda’s …

Angela Gichaga strengthens Africa’s health systems by mobilising sustainable financing and empowering frontline community health workers. Across Africa, community health systems remain largely underfunded. Experts estimate a $2 …

Delese Mimi Darko leads Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, strengthens regulatory systems and positions Ghana as a key player in African pharmaceutical governance. Delese Mimi Darko holds a …

Rania Ayman empowers Egyptian women through Entreprenelle, providing training, resources, and platforms to build sustainable businesses. In Egypt, the gender gap in business is staggering. Women receive barely …

Neamat Eltazi is using artificial intelligence to tackle inefficiency, waste, and outdated practices in poultry farming—an industry that feeds billions yet often operates with little data. In many …

Proscovia Nabbanja is shaping the trajectory of Uganda’s oil and gas sector with a mix of technical expertise and government experience. Proscovia Nabbanja is a pioneering figure in …

Nana Achiaa Ankrah is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana through Arise Foods, blending entrepreneurship with nutrition advocacy. Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, a Ghanaian pharmacist and agro-food entrepreneur, has …