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 …
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Nana Achiaa Ankrah moves to tackle malnutrition in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNana 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 …
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The remote culture blueprint: Building an asynchronous team without a physical office.
Written by Jessica Uche Work and how we manage the workforce have changed significantly. Remote work is no longer a temporary shift; with COVID and post-COVID, remote and …
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Frehiwot Tamiru—The businesswoman steering growth at Ethio Telecom.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFrehiwot Tamiru is transforming Ethiopia’s telecom sector to meet the country’s digital future. Frehiwot Tamiru has been on the leadership board of Ethio Telecom since July 2018, overseeing …
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How Sara Aziz built Egypt’s first line of defence against child abuse.
Sara Aziz is protecting Egypt’s children by breaking the silence, preventing abuse, empowering families, and influencing policy. Child molestation is one of Egypt’s most silenced crises, yet its …
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Poppy Khoza is steering growth at South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPoppy Khoza has led South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority with sustained safety, good governance, and greater gender balance. Poppy Khoza currently serves as the Director of Civil Aviation …
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DIKAM—Mukasahaha Diane moves to empower more Rwandan women.
Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …
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Tokini Peterside-Schwebig has built a gloabl platform for African art.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesTokini Peterside-Schwebig is connecting Nigerian art with global audiences through ART X Lagos. Tokini Peterside-Schwebig is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of ART X Collective, the company …
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Sandrah Tubobereni, the woman behind designer fashion brand, TUBỌ.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSandrah Tubobereni blends Nigerian heritage with modern design while fostering female entrepreneurship. Sandrah Tubobereni, a Nigerian leading fashion designer and entrepreneur, has built a career that bridges traditional …
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Teresa Njoroge is restoring dignity to formerly imprisoned women and children.
Teresa Njoroge reforms Africa’s justice system by rehabilitating and empowering formerly imprisoned women and children through economic independence and advocacy. In 2009, Teresa Njoroge was a senior bank …