Excellence Joshua is building a digital talent pipeline that equips African women to earn globally through marketable tech skills. Excellence Anurika Joshua is on a mission to transform …
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Gender EqualityGender InclusionImpactNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Vongai Nyahunzvi drives female grassroot leadership across Africa.
Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi empowers grassroots leaders to transform African women’s lives through sustainable, community-driven leadership networks. Dr. Vongai Nyahunzvi is building a pan-African leadership network that empowers grassroots …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessClimate actorsGender EqualityGreen RevolutionWomen in Mining
Mfikeyi Makayi leads sustainable exploration at KoBold Metals Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAs the global demand for essential minerals increases, so does the need for a clean energy transition. At the forefront of meeting this demand in Africa is Mfikeyi …
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Female TechfoundersGender EqualityInnovationPolicyTech
Pollicy—How Neema Iyer is rewriting civic tech with feminist data, and digital tools.
Neema Iyer is transforming African civic systems by using feminist data, technology, and art to make them more inclusive, accountable, and designed for the people they serve. Iyer …
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AdvocacyFemale PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionImpactPolicyPolicymakers
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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EducationGender EqualityNon-ProfitSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
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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BusinessCEO's LoungeDrinks and BeveragesGender EqualityLeadershipManufacturing
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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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakers
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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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionPolicy
Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila guides Namibia through socio-economic growth.
Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who joined Namibia’s liberation struggle at 12, has become the country’s first female Prime Minister since 2015. She has since dedicated her life to contributing to …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakersSocial Impact
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …
