Dara Treseder is steering Autodesk’s marketing toward global growth through innovation and impact-driven strategy. Dara Treseder, a Nigerian-born marketing executive, is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of …
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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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Ruhamah Ifere empowers young Africans through tech and advocacy.
Ruhamah Ifere empowers youth and women through technology, advocacy, peacebuilding, and gender equality initiatives. Ruhamah Ifere is a Nigerian gender equality activist, legal professional, women’s empowerment coach, and …
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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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Chidinma Adibeli empowers Nigerians with SRHR education.
Chidinma Adibeli empowers Nigerian youths with SRHR education, advocacy, safe spaces, and policy-level influence. Chidinma Adibeli is one of Nigeria’s dynamic youth and adolescent health advocates, using her …
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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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IRUKA Africa—Amarachukwu Nwokokoro’s systems uplift, educate, and empower.
IRUKA Africa empowers African youth, particularly girls, via education, leadership, advocacy, and community social development. Amarachukwu Nwokokoro, affectionately called The Global Asset, is a Nigerian changemaker working at …
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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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Vimbai Masiyiwa—the woman who co-founded the first Black female-owned safari group.
Vimbai Masiyiwa is transforming African tourism into a locally-owned, women-led, eco-conscious engine for community empowerment. In 2020, Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vimbai Masiyiwa co-founded Batoka Africa with her mother, Tsitsi …