Vice President Lucia Witbooi has significantly influenced Namibia’s visa policy shift effective 1 April 2025. This implementation has affected travellers from over 30 countries, including the United States, …
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Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: A Fight for Gender Inclusivity and Justice in Nigerian Politics
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNatasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines when she became the first female senator from Kogi State. Her election into political office was a hope for gender inclusivity in a political …
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Regxta—Rukayat Bello’s vision to bridge the financial gap for Africa’s unbanked.
Rukayat Bello grew up watching her mother struggle with her finances. She was a determined and hardworking micro-business owner but was always constrained by access to finance. Banks …
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Agrolay Ventures—Ada Osakwe’s move to empower Nigeria’s micro-agric businesses.
Ada Osakwe is transforming Africa’s agricultural sector. Through Agrolay Ventures, she invests in agribusiness startups and empowers smallholder farmers. She also promotes sustainable, locally sourced food through Nuli …
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Patricia Zoundi Yao is creating market access for Ivorian farmers.
Weekend Read Patricia Zoundi Yao is a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)’s agricultural landscape. Through her enterprise, Canaan Land Africa, she has empowered countless women …
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SITA—How Massogbè Touré Diabaté reinvented Côte d’Ivoire cashew industry.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMassogbè Touré Diabaté is a visionary leader and the founder and CEO of the Ivorian Cashew Processing Company (Société Ivoirienne de Traitement d’Anacarde – SITA). With a passion …
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Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …
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Jane Karuku is a mastermind for growth and innovation at East Africa Beverage Ltd.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJane Karuku is a distinguished Kenyan businesswoman and corporate leader. In December 2020, she was appointed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of East African …
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Namibia is the first African country to have dual female leadership—trims cabinet.
On March 21, 2025, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who had won the December 2024 election, was sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. The following day, she appointed Lucia Witbooi …
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CreditWise—Bola Oduyale’s move to empower Nigeria women and MSMEs.m.
Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …
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