Vivian Onano empowers African youth and women through education, advocacy, and global leadership for equality and inclusion. Vivian Onano is a Kenyan social entrepreneur, activist, and global youth …
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Tlaleng Mofokeng champions health, rights, and justice in South Africa.
Tlaleng Mofokeng advances global health equity through medicine, advocacy, policy reform, education, and human rights. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng is a South African medical doctor, bestselling author, and internationally …
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Stacey Onyango drives gender inclusion in Africa’s construction and trade sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesStacey Onyango charts a path for women in Africa’s construction and commerce sectors. Stacey Menga Onyango’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 when she founded Minkoti Agencies Limited in …
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How Zainab Bangura rose from activism in Sierra Leone to leadership at the United Nations.
Zainab Bangura leads the UN Office at Nairobi, advancing governance, peace, gender justice, and accountability. Zainab Hawa Bangura, born in 1959 in Yonibana, a rural town in Sierra …
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Oley Dibba-Wadda leads women and youth empowerment in Africa.
Oley Dibba-Wadda empowers African women and youth through leadership, education, gender equality, and policy advocacy. Oley Dibba-Wadda has dedicated over 25 years to shaping Africa’s development landscape through …
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AFCC 2025 urges Africa female CEOs to dream boldly, trade global, and build for legacy.
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, …