On February 25, 2025, Soraya Munyana Hakuziyaremye made history when she was appointed Governor and Chairperson of the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR). She became the first woman …
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Yvonne Manzi Makolo leads RwandAir’s strategic global expansion.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvonne Manzi Makolo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RwandAir, is one of the few exceptional leaders in Africa’s aviation sector. Her leadership has made the airline a …
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How Diane Karusisi drives the Bank of Kigali’s multidimensional change.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFew leaders have reshaped Rwanda’s financial landscape as decisively as Diane Karusisi. Since becoming CEO of the Bank of Kigali (BK) in 2016, she has driven a bold …
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Meet Damilola Ogunbiyi, the Nigerian accelerating global clean energy transition.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNigeria’s Damilola Ogunbiyi is a multidimensional leader on the global stage. In January 2020, she assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sustainable Energy for All …
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Ethiopia’s Nardos Bekele-Thomas drives change at the AUDA-NEPAD.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNardos Bekele-Thomas is an Ethiopian development expert of great distinction. She leads the African Union Development Agency during a period when Africa faces both ongoing structural challenges and …
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Wendy Appelbaum—the woman who built South Africa’s premium winery.
Wendy Appelbaum, one of South Africa’s most influential businesswomen and arguably its richest woman, knows that although wealth can be inherited, true impact is earned. As the daughter …
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Meet Amaka Nsofor, a top expert in the African debt capital market.
Amaka Nsofor is a leading finance expert specialising in debt capital markets. With extensive experience in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East, she is pivotal …
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Jane Karuku is a mastermind for growth and innovation at East Africa Beverage Ltd.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJane Karuku is a distinguished Kenyan businesswoman and corporate leader. In December 2020, she was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East African …
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Zambeef—Faith Mukutu drives Zambia’s food security, preserves its future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFaith Mukutu is the first Zambian and the first woman to lead Zambeef Products Plc (Zambeef) as CEO in its 28-year history. Zambeef is one of Zambia’s most …
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Halima Buba champions growth and innovation at SunTrust Bank.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeekend Read Halima Buba is a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience in the banking sector. In January 2020, Halima Buba was appointed as the MD/CEO …