Poppy 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 …
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AFCC to showcase women redefining business leadership across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC) is set to spotlight the continent’s most influential women business leaders who are breaking boundaries and shaping Africa’s economic future. Taking place …
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Lamide Akinola drives digital commerce expansion at Glovo Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLamide Akinola is steering Glovo Nigeria’s growth through digital expansion and local market integration. Lamide Akinola joined Glovo in 2021 as the Head of Q-commerce for sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke drives gender, philanthropy, and impact investing in Africa.
Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke is empowering African women through impact investing, inclusive philanthropy, and platforms that scale women-led businesses. Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke is one of Africa’s most accomplished figures in gender-lens …
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Meet Ursula Mabolia, a champion for Congolese women and children.
Ursula Mabolia has transformed her grief into action by empowering fatherless girls, women, and children through education and advocacy. Ursula Mabolia was just five years old when she …
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Uche Chidi-Anene advocates AMSP for equitable medical supply access in Africa.
Uche Chidi-Anene led AMSP’s transition from a COVID-19 response tool to a sustainable health procurement platform for Africa. Uche Chidi-Anene was appointed Managing Director of the Africa Medical …