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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Ifeyinwa Ogar is revolutionising Nigeria’s agro-processing sector with Roki Foods.
Ifeyinwa Ogar is combating food waste and high grocery costs by dehydrating agro products to extend shelf life. Her brand, Roki Foods, produces affordable foodstuffs, supports local farmers, …
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Agrolay Ventures—Ada Osakwe’s move to empower Nigeria’s micro-agric businesses.
Ada Osakwe is transforming Africa’s agricultural sector. Through Agrolay Ventures, she invests in agribusiness startups and empowers smallholder farmers. She also promotes sustainable, locally sourced food through Nuli …
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Patricia Zoundi Yao is creating market access for Ivorian farmers.
Weekend Read Patricia Zoundi Yao is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s agricultural landscape. Through her enterprise, Canaan Land Africa, she has empowered countless women …
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SITA—How Massogbè Touré Diabaté reinvented Côte d’Ivoire cashew industry.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMassogbè Touré Diabaté is a visionary leader and the founder and CEO of the Ivorian Cashew Processing Company (Société Ivoirienne de Traitement d’Anacarde – SITA). With a passion …
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How Carmen Stevens disrupts SA’s wine industry with unique blends.
Carmen Stevens is arguably South Africa’s first black qualified winemaker. She has conquered the industry that once excluded black people for over 300 years and now produces award-winning …
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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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FreshSource—Farah Emara’s rise to safegard Egypt from food insecurity.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe FreshSource brand became a reality when Farah Emara visited a rural farming community and spoke to a group of struggling farmers. One elderly farmer shared his frustration …
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Val Bourdos Nichas—the woman driving Spur Corporation’s multimillion-dollar sales.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesVal Bourdos Nichas is a trailblazer in South Africa’s restaurant industry. In January 2021, she became the first female CEO of Spur Corporation—one of the nation’s most iconic …