Fatou Sow Kane leads Expresso Sénégal into a new phase of innovation and financial stability. Fatou Sow Kane has been the Chief Executive Officer of Expresso Sénégal since …
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Jane Egerton-Idehen bolsters Africa’s digital footprints at NIGCOMSAT.
Jane Egerton-Idehen leads NIGCOMSAT, advancing Nigeria’s satellite technology, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment. When Jane Egerton-Idehen became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Nigerian Communications Satellite …
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How Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni built SA jewellery empire.
Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni design and manufacture jewellery, refine precious metals, recycle waste, and sustainably train young artisans. In 2008, with just R2,000 and a set of …
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How Mories Atoki bolsters Africa’s healthcare systems at ABCHealth.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMories Atoki is driving collaborative private-sector action through ABCHealth to strengthen Africa’s healthcare systems and advance sustainable development. Africa has a growing drive towards sustainable development, and Dr …
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Tinuade Sanda steers exponential growth at Eko Distribution Company.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThrough strategic reforms, Tinuade Sanda has become a symbol of change in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector. Dr Tinuade Toyin Sanda has become one of the notable names in …
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Justina Mutale is building pathways to power for African women.
Justina Mutale empowers African women and girls through education, leadership training, mentorship, and advocacy for global gender equality. Justina Mutale has spent over 30 years working to dismantle …
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Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is driving telecoms access in Uganda.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is the first Ugandan CEO of American Tower Uganda, where she oversees the expansion of telecom access and sustainable infrastructure. In Uganda’s telecommunications sector, few …
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Adejoké Bakare is bringing Nigeria’s finest flavours to Britain’s fine dining scene.
Adejoké Bakare is redefining West African cuisine globally through her Michelin-starred restaurant, Chishuru. In February 2024, British Nigerian-born chef Adejoké Bakare made history as the first Black woman …
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AFCC 2025 urges Africa female CEOs to dream boldly, trade global, and build for legacy.
The inaugural Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC), 2025, convened some of the continent’s most dynamic business leaders, innovators, and policymakers on Thursday, September 18, at the Rose of …
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Chichi Eriobu is making more people eat “Ukwa” globally.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChichi Eriobu, founder of Phronesis Foods, is advancing Ukwa as both a nutritional staple and an economic opportunity. In Nigeria’s growing agribusiness sector, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to …