AFCC 2025 is where Africa’s visionary women converge to lead, connect, and create pathways to building sustainable businesses. Across Africa, a new generation of women is rewriting the …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Queen Uwabuofu turns crochet craft into an inclusive toy brand.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCloveKids by Queen Uwabuofu offers culturally representative, safe, handmade African children’s toys, empowering artisans. Queen Uwabuofu, a Nigerian entrepreneur, is the founder and creative director of CloveKids International, …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessGreen RevolutionSMEsSocial Impact
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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AgricultureFemale EntrepreneursFoodFood SecuritySocial ImpactStartup
Lilian Nakigozi tackles hunger with vertical farms in Kampala.
Lilian Nakigozi is empowering urban women in slums to grow food, earn income, and fight hunger through vertical farming. Lilian Nakigozi grew up in a poor urban slum …
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Clean EnergyClimate actorsclimate techLogisticsSocial ImpactTransportationWomen in Energy
Doreen Orishaba leads BasiGo’s push for electric mobility in Rwanda.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDoreen Orishaba leads BasiGo’s initiative to introduce electric buses to Rwanda, transforming urban transportation sustainably. Doreen Orishaba, a Ugandan engineer and mobility specialist, is currently serving as the …
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AdvocacyPolicyPolicymakersSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Uyanda Mbuli is making Deaf inclusion a national priority in SA.
Uyanda Mbuli is advancing Deaf rights in South Africa through policy reform, advocacy, and corporate inclusion. Uyanda Sibiya, For nearly thirty years, Uyanda Mbuli, also known as Uyanda …
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AdvocacyClimate actorsClimate ChangeSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Jennifer Uchendu tackles Africa’s eco-anxiety, empowers the youth.
Jennifer Uchendu is making climate action relatable by addressing eco-anxiety and empowering African youth through sustainability. Jennifer Uchendu is a Nigerian ecofeminist and sustainability advocate who is transforming …
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Female TechfoundersInnovationLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Dorcas Owinoh drives digital inclusion for underserved Kenyans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDorcas Owinoh is bridging Kenya’s tech gap by empowering youth and women in underserved regions through LakeHub. Dorcas Owinoh serves as the Executive Director of LakeHub, a Kisumu-based …
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HealthMaternal HealthNon-ProfitSocial Impact
Faustina Boamah is transforming women’s health in rural Ghana.
Faustina Boamah empowers girls and women in rural Ghana through health education, advocacy, and maternal care services. Faustina Boamah is a registered senior midwife, women’s health advocate, and …
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Female TechfoundersHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthSocial ImpactWomen In Tech
Malaica is innovating pregnancy care for women across Kenya.
Malaica transform maternal healthcare in Kenya through digital innovation, personalised support, and affordable pregnancy solutions. In Kenya, too many women still lose their lives while giving birth, mostly …