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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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AgricultureClimate actorsFemale EntrepreneursFoodGender InclusionSocial Impact
Tabitha Kasongo is transforming rural Malawi through Trokass.
Tabitha Kasongo empowers women in rural Malawi through sustainable agriculture. Tabitha Kasongo is changing the lives of women farmers in Malawi by promoting sustainable agriculture, education, and community …
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African BusinesswomanGender EqualityGender InclusionLeadershipSocial ImpactWomen in Mining
Daphne Mashile-Nkosi pioneers inclusion at SA’s manganese mine.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDaphne Mashile-Nkosi challenges gender norms and pioneers strategic change in SA’s manganese mining sector. For decades, the mining industry has remained one of the most male-dominated sectors in …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCEO's LoungeGender InclusionWomen in MaritimeYouth Empowerment
Iroghama Ogbeifun drives growth and diversity at Starzs Investments.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIroghama Ogbeifun is driving growth and inclusion at Starzs Investments, strengthening its role in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Iroghama Ogbeifun currently serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive …
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DiasporaGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentPolicyPolicymakersSocial Justice
Meet Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Commonwealth of Nations’ top boss.
Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey becomes the first woman and second African to lead the Commonwealth of Nations. On April 1, 2025, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey officially became the …
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InnovationLeadershipPolicymakersSocial ImpactTechWomen In Tech
Cina Lawson is steering Togo’s digital transformation and innovation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCina Lawson is driving Togo’s digital shift through policy, innovation, and expanded access. Since her appointment in 2010, Cina Lawson has served as Togo’s Minister of Digital Economy …
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African BusinesswomanClimate actorsclimate techFemale EntrepreneursFood SecurityGender InclusionInnovation
Merveille Shungu is on a mission to empower Congolese women farmers.
Merveille Shungu is empowering Congolese women through sustainable farming to fight hunger, poverty, and climate change. Merveille Shungu is an agripreneur and the founder of Agro Congo Business …
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EducationGender InclusionLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentNon-ProfitSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Osayi Alile is championing social impact through ACT Foundation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOsayi Alile is advancing social impact across Africa through her leadership at ACT Foundation and her long-standing commitment to nonprofit development. A recognised leader in Nigeria’s nonprofit and …
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African BusinesswomanFundingGender InclusionInnovationLeadershipTechWomen In Tech
Dr Bola Olabisi has built a global platform for women inventors.
Dr. Bola Olabisi empowers women innovators globally to patent, develop, and commercialise their creations. Best known as the founder and CEO of the Global Women Inventors & Innovators …