In recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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AgricultureBusinessInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Emilia Banda Tambatamba—the woman moving to put Mozambique’s coffee on the global map.
Mozambique’s coffee industry is on the threshold of transformation, and the country’s coffee production is minimal. Global Coffee Report says the International Coffee Organisation is not reporting its …
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BusinessDrinks and BeveragesFoodManufacturingSMEs
Eva Muthuuri- How this development expert switched to brewing change in Kenya’s coffee market.
Millions of people worldwide enjoy their first cup of coffee every morning. However, few take a moment to consider the individuals who pick the beans, particularly the women …
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BusinessHealthInnovationSMEs
Uncover— Sneha Mehta and Jade Oyateru develop a skincare brand for people of colour.
For too long, the global beauty industry has treated melanated skin as an afterthought. Products designed for lighter skin tones dominate the market, leaving African women and women …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsFashionImpactSMEsSocial Impact
Mabel Suglo is creating jobs for people with disabilities in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSystemic barriers often marginalise individuals, particularly those with disabilities, limiting their opportunities. In this context, Mabel Suglo stands out as a trailblazer in leadership and inclusion. The Ghanaian …
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ArtBusinessFashionSMEs
Veekee James—The designer disrupting Africa’s celebrity fashion ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRuth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James, is an accomplished fashion designer and businesswoman redefining luxury and style in the African fashion industry. Last year, when she …
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e-CommerceLogisticsSMEsStartupTech
How Omolara Sanni co-founded an e-commerce platform to simplify delivery.
Running an e-commerce business in Nigeria was rewarding and challenging for Omolara Sanni and Adeola Owosho. Like thousands of other vendors, they had issues with logistics and winning …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSMEs
Amara Okoli-Tasie redefines hair care with plant-based products.
Amara Okoli-Tasie has developed a product that effectively nurtures African natural hair. The idea popped up when she first noticed the limitations of commercial hair care products when …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupTech
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson bridges Africa’s healthcare gaps with Healthtracka.
Access to diagnostic healthcare remains a significant challenge for millions across Africa. Recent data shows that nearly 47% of the global population lacks access to proper diagnostic tools. …
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ArtFashionFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSMEs
Joy Ofili-Yebovi empowers Nigeria future furniture makers.
Joy Ofili-Yebovi, the CEO and Creative Director of Simplinteriors and Decor, has become a trailblazer in Nigeria’s furniture manufacturing industry. She also founded the Simplinterior School of Interior …