Khadija Mohamed Churchill uses technology and logistics to deliver affordable staples daily to Kenya’s street food vendors. Street food is essential for survival in Nairobi’s informal settlements, with …
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Jessy Radwan empowers over 60,000 women in the MENA region with Carerha.
Jessy Radwan is empowering women through Carerha, providing flexible jobs, upskilling, and inclusive workplace solutions. When Jessy Radwan left her job after becoming a mother, she quickly realised …
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“Underreported Stories. Why I choose to put women back in Africa’s economic narrative.”-Ishioma Imokhai-Bello.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIshioma Imokhai-Bello redefines Africa’s economic story by amplifying women’s visibility through The Benchmark and the Africa Female CEO Conference. In Africa’s media landscape, headlines often circle billion-dollar valuations, …
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Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun—the woman who co-founded Nigeria’s foremost credit infrastructure.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Jameelah Sharrieff-Ayedun, through CreditRegistry, is enhancing access to credit and financial data for financial institutions in Nigeria. When conversations turn to Nigeria’s financial sector, the spotlight often …
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim drives for menstrual health policy reform to close Nigerias $3B productivity gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesImaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …
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Josephine Mukesha steers growth at Rwanda’s National Identification Agency.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJosephine Mukesha is driving Rwanda’s move to a unified digital ID system, streamlining civil registration and strengthening national governance. When Josephine Mukesha was appointed Director General of Rwanda’s …
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Angela Gichaga is driving healthcare investment in Africa.
Angela Gichaga strengthens Africa’s health systems by mobilising sustainable financing and empowering frontline community health workers. Across Africa, community health systems remain largely underfunded. Experts estimate a $2 …
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Meet Delese Darko, the woman who puts Ghana’s FDA on the WHO Map.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDelese Mimi Darko leads Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, strengthens regulatory systems and positions Ghana as a key player in African pharmaceutical governance. Delese Mimi Darko holds a …
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Rania Ayman closes Egypt’s 1.2% VC Gap. Empowers 10,000 women-led SMEs.
Rania Ayman empowers Egyptian women through Entreprenelle, providing training, resources, and platforms to build sustainable businesses. In Egypt, the gender gap in business is staggering. Women receive barely …
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How Neamat Eltazi is reinventing poultry farming with AI.
Neamat Eltazi is using artificial intelligence to tackle inefficiency, waste, and outdated practices in poultry farming—an industry that feeds billions yet often operates with little data. In many …