Rwanda’s publishing industry is growing, with more local publishers producing textbooks, children’s books, and novels. Statistics say the sector is expected to expand by 4.56% between 2025 and …
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EducationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
JLA—Three women’s ambitious goal to create 30 million jobs in Africa’s green economy by 2033.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAfrica is a land of boundless potential, filled with young people and some of the richest natural resources. Yet, millions of young people remain unemployed, and the continent …
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EducationImpactSocial ImpactTech Law
Made for More; Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa tells professionals how to unlock career growth.
At some point in their journey, every professional stops and wonders if they are growing or just going through the motions. For those who tuned into the recent …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthSocial ImpactTech
Joanna Bichsel provides discreet, affordable access to essential health products for underserved African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJoanna Bichsel is on a mission to enable women in Africa with quality personal care products. In Africa, millions of women struggle to access essential health products and …
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AgricutureBusinessInnovationSMEsSocial 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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BusinessFintechImpactSMEsSocial ImpactTech
These six transformative startup are pioneered by African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn 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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EntertainmentFinancial InclusionFinancial LiteracyGames
Opunimi Akinkugbe is innovating financial literacy with fun games for Africans.
Opunimi Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s former Ambassador to Greece, is making financial education in Africa as easy as gathering around a table to play games with family and friends. The …
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BusinessHealthSocial Impact
Catherine Nyongesa—What staging a war against cancer looks like in Kenya.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCancer is a silent storm sweeping Kenya and affecting thousands of lives yearly. With the Ministry of Health reporting approximately 42,000 new diagnoses annually, the disease has become …
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EducationFood SecurityImpactSocial Impact
Higherlife Foundation—How Tsitsi Masiyiwa is empowering vulnerable African children and communities.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMany regions in Africa face significant challenges in accessing quality education and healthcare, particularly affecting youths, orphans, and vulnerable children. They struggle against poverty, disease, and conflict, which …
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AgricutureBusinessFoodFood SecuritySocial Impact
Cathy Chepkemboi is selling cheaper groceries to households in Africa through Tushop.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAs the cost of living continues to skyrocket in some parts of the global economy, food expenses weigh heavily on countless households. This issue is prevalent in Africa, …