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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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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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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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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AgricultureBusinessFoodFood 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, …
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HealthHealthTechSocial Impact
Greymate Care—Meet Chika Madubuko, the woman meeting the elderly care needs for Africans.
The rise of mobile technology is reshaping industries across Africa, and healthcare is no exception. According to a Deloitte report, Sub-Saharan Africa is poised to be the fastest-growing …
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HealthMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Lucy Msukwa is curbing maternal mortality in Malawi. Here’s her backstory.
Malawi has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, with 439 deaths per 100,000 live births recorded between 2010 and 2016. Many of these deaths …
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AdvocacyEducationHealthMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Adepeju Jaiyeoba is providing life-saving solutions for mothers and babies in Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFor many women, the simple act of giving birth becomes a risky journey, often marked by preventable complications and insufficient medical support. But the story is changing as …