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Chidinma Lawanson expands access to credit for Nigerian SMEs.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChidinma Lawanson started Springtyde & Renee for flexible, fast loans to small businesses. Chidinma Lawanson, a financial services professional with over 24 years of experience, is the founder …
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Freda Obeng-Ampofo is building Ghana’s most recognisable luxury skincare brand, KAEME
Freda Obeng-Ampofo is transforming raw Ghanaian ingredients into luxury skincare, empowering women, and promoting African heritage globally. Before KAEME became one of Ghana’s most admired luxury skincare brands, …
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Fetola,Catherine Wijnberg’s support initiative for South Africa SMEs.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCatherine Wijnberg aids South African SMEs, despite ongoing sector challenges with Fetola. Catherine Wijnberg is the founder and CEO of Fetola, a South African enterprise development agency that …
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Dabali Xpress—Akouba Aggré disrupts Ivorian fast-food with local cuisine.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAkouba Angola Aggré transforms how Ivorian cuisine is served and experienced through Dabali Xpress. Akouba Angola Aggré is an Ivorian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Dabali Xpress. This …
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Yara Galiano—the businesswoman disrupting Angola’s wellness sector with premium coconut products.
In early 2023, Yara Galiano embarked on a journey that would later see the birthing of one of Africa’s premium coconut processing brands. She has built Segredos do …
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Regxta—Rukayat Bello’s vision to bridge the financial gap for Africa’s unbanked.
Rukayat Bello grew up watching her mother struggle with her finances. She was a determined and hardworking micro-business owner but was always constrained by access to finance. Banks …
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CreditWise—Bola Oduyale’s move to empower Nigeria women and MSMEs.m.
Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …
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Eight lessons from Africa’s most influential businesswomen.
Business success is never easy, especially for women in Africa. However, that hasn’t stopped countless women from building empires and making their mark on industries. These women are …
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