The inaugural Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC), 2025, convened some of the continent’s most dynamic business leaders, innovators, and policymakers on Thursday, September 18, at the Rose of …
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Toyin Sanni drives finance, inclusion, and sustainable growth in Africa.
Dr. Toyin Sanni is mobilising capital, driving ESG investments, mentoring leaders, and empowering women in finance. Dr. Toyin Sanni is a highly influential figure in African finance, boasting …
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BluLever: Jess Roussos moves to equip 22,000+ South Africans ahead of 4IR.
Jess Roussos, through BluLever, is revolutionising vocational training in South Africa by providing youths with artisan skills and opportunities. In 2018, Jess Roussos recognised a challenge she could …
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Kosmotive 11-year push brings hygiene solutions to 120,000+ African women.
For 11 years, Blandine Umuziranenge has advanced women’s health, dignity, and economic empowerment across Africa with Kosmotive. In 2014, Blandine Umuziranenge took a bold step that would change …
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“Underreported Stories. Why I choose to put women back in Africa’s economic narrative.”-Ishioma Imokhai-Bello.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIshioma Imokhai-Bello redefines Africa’s economic story by amplifying women’s visibility through The Benchmark and the Africa Female CEO Conference. In Africa’s media landscape, headlines often circle billion-dollar valuations, …
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim drives for menstrual health policy reform to close Nigerias $3B productivity gap.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesImaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim champions Nigeria’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management. Nigeria has reached a historic milestone in public health and gender equality with the adoption …
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Rania Ayman closes Egypt’s 1.2% VC Gap. Empowers 10,000 women-led SMEs.
Rania Ayman empowers Egyptian women through Entreprenelle, providing training, resources, and platforms to build sustainable businesses. In Egypt, the gender gap in business is staggering. Women receive barely …
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Eco-Me Africa: Amdiya Abdul Latiff’s move to keep Ghanaian girls in school.
Eco-Me Africa, founded by Amdiya Abdul Latiff, supports underprivileged girls in Ghana by supplying them with reusable menstrual pads. Amdiya Abdul Latiff never imagined a routine teaching experience …
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Poppy Khoza is steering growth at South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPoppy Khoza has led South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority with sustained safety, good governance, and greater gender balance. Poppy Khoza currently serves as the Director of Civil Aviation …
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DIKAM—Mukasahaha Diane moves to empower more Rwandan women.
Mukasahaha Diane empowers women and youth through DIKAM, thus boosting Rwanda’s garment industry and economic growth. Mukasahaha Diane is a Rwandan entrepreneur and public health expert whose work …