Nkebet Mesele is building Africa’s fintech talent pipeline through education, advisory, and inclusion initiatives. Nkebet Mesele is working to close Africa’s fintech talent gap. Her career spans over …
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Powering the global workforce: How Native Teams is transforming hiring and payments for the future of work.
Native Teams empowers businesses to hire and pay global talent seamlessly, driving the future of flexible work. As companies around the world embrace flexible work models and international …
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Dara Treseder steers Autodesk’s global marketing with vision and purpose.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDara Treseder is steering Autodesk’s marketing toward global growth through innovation and impact-driven strategy. Dara Treseder, a Nigerian-born marketing executive, is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of …
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How Nomso Kana moved to bridge SA’s digital infrastructure divide.
Nomso Kana is expanding broadband infrastructure to underserved areas while championing sustainability, innovation, and women’s empowerment. Nomso Kana was a nuclear scientist, working in a high-security research lab …
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Mukwandi Chibesakunda is transforming Zambia’s banking landscape.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership. Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …
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How Kolade Mayowa turned yarns into a global luxury brand.
Kolade Mayowa is turning crochet into luxury by blending architecture and African craftsmanship into handmade designer fashion. Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the founder of Hooked By Lade, …
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Zohra Slim—the self-taught technologist behind InstaDeep.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesZohra Slim is helping drive AI innovation from Africa to the world. Zohra Slim’s journey into technology began as a self-taught software and web developer in Tunisia. Over …
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Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Wind, Solar and Hydro Power: Our renewable energy initiatives in Africa at a glance.
Africa’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly with rising populations and expanding economies driving the demand for reliable, sustainable and affordable energy. The World Bank estimates that about 640 …
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Okra—How Fara Ashiru Jituboh led startup graceful shutdown.
Led by Fara’s integrity-driven exit, Okra shuts down responsibly, returning investor funds and supporting employees. In May 2025, Okra, a prominent Nigerian fintech startup, shut down operations, and …