Aminata Kane leads Visa’s West and Central Africa operations to scale inclusive fintech and digital transformation. Aminata Kane, a Senegalese-French business leader, is advancing financial inclusion and digital …
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AgricultureFemale TechfoundersFoodFood SecurityInnovationManufacturingSocial Impact
Deola Balogun moves to tackle Nigeria’s post-harvest crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDeola Balogun pioneers food preservation innovation in Nigeria to reduce post-harvest losses and empower farmers. Every year, Nigeria loses an estimated $2.2 billion to post-harvest losses—a crisis that …
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EducationGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Osayi Alile is championing social impact through ACT Foundation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOsayi Alile is advancing social impact across Africa through her leadership at ACT Foundation and her long-standing commitment to nonprofit development. A recognised leader in Nigeria’s nonprofit and …
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AdvocacyFemale EntrepreneursMental HealthNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Chioma Fakorede champions Nigeria’s mental health advocacy with Olamma Cares.
Olamma Cares is redefining mental health care in Nigeria through awareness, access, advocacy, and community empowerment with Olamma Cares.. Chioma Fakorede is changing the face of mental health …
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HealthInnovationLeadershipMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Daphne Ngunjiri leads healthcare access for Kenyans at Access Afya.
Daphne Ngunjiri is scaling affordable, tech-enabled primary healthcare for underserved communities across Kenya at Access Afya. Daphne Ngunjiri is a Kenyan medical doctor and healthcare manager currently serving …
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African BusinesswomanClean Energyclimate techOil and GasSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
Salma Okonkwo champion’s clean energy transition in Ghana.
Salma Okonkwo is building West Africa’s largest solar farm to provide sustainable electricity to underserved communities in northern Ghana. Salma Okonkwo is a leading Ghanaian energy entrepreneur. She …
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EducationInnovationSocial ImpactTechWomen In Tech
Rapelang Rabana leads efforts for education access in sub-Saharan Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRapelang Rabana drives access to foundational education in Africa through tech-enabled solutions at Imagine Worldwide. Rapelang Rabana, a computer scientist and tech entrepreneur, currently serves as co-CEO of …
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African BusinesswomanClimate actorsClimate ChangeFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSocial Impact
Sarah Collins innovates cooking, curbs climate change in South Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSarah Collins’ Wonderbag offers fuel-efficient cooking, empowering South African women and enhancing environmental sustainability. Sarah Collins, a South African businesswoman and innovator, invented Wonderbag to tackle the country’s …
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Clean EnergyFemale EntrepreneursFemale TechfoundersInnovationSocial ImpactWomen in Energy
WidEnergy Africa—How two women moved to electrify Zambian villages.
WidEnergy Africa empowers Zambian women by providing affordable solar energy solutions and promoting digital access. WidEnergy Africa (WidEnergy) provides affordable, solar-powered energy solutions to off-grid communities in Zambia …
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EducationFemale TechfoundersSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTechWomen In Tech
Oladiwura Oladepo champions digital inclusion in Africa with Tech4Dev.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOladiwura Oladepo is bridging Africa’s digital divide through inclusive tech education and skills development. The global economy is increasingly digitised, yet the disparity between those equipped with digital …