Toun Okewale Sonaiya is amplifying women’s voices through radio, advocacy, and training to drive gender equity in Nigeria. Toun Okewale Sonaiya is an influential figure in Nigerian media …
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Rita Kavashe is driving growth at Isuzu East Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRita Kavashe is transforming Kenya’s auto industry through strategic leadership and local empowerment. Rita Kavashe, Managing Director of Isuzu East Africa, is one of the prominent figures shaping …
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Patty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPatty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.Patty Karuaihe-Martin has led NamibRe’s growth, sustainability drive, and regional influence. Since the appointment of Patty Karuaihe-Martin in 2014 as Managing Director …
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Xoliswa Daku is driving impact and inclusivity in South Africa’s property Sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesXoliswa Daku is redefining property development through impact-driven entrepreneurship. Xoliswa Daku, a South African lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Daku Group of Companies, …
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Mukwandi Chibesakunda is transforming Zambia’s banking landscape.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership. Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …
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Meet Felicia Msiza, CEO of Raubex Group, SA’s top construction firm.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFelicia Msiza is leading Raubex Group through strategic growth and greater inclusion in the SA construction industry. Ntombi Felicia Msiza, a South African executive, is the Chief Executive …
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Nthabeleng Likotsi: SA’s first black woman bank owner transforms finance.
Nthabeleng Likotsi is building South Africa’s first black women-owned bank to empower underserved entrepreneurs through financial inclusion. Nthabeleng Likotsi is South Africa’s first black female bank owner and …
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Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Chidinma Lawanson expands access to credit for Nigerian SMEs.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChidinma Lawanson started Springtyde & Renee for flexible, fast loans to small businesses. Chidinma Lawanson, a financial services professional with over 24 years of experience, is the founder …
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Yvonne Ike steers Bank of America’s expansion in sub-Saharan Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvonne Ike leads Bank of America’s strategic expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on regional growth and impact. Yvonne Ike is the Managing Director and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa …