Dominion Ladi is transforming African logistics by connecting travellers with parcel senders to cut delivery costs. Paul Dominion Ladi is an entrepreneur, business development consultant, and the founder …
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Female TechfoundersInnovationLeadership DevelopmentSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Dorcas Owinoh drives digital inclusion for underserved Kenyans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDorcas Owinoh is bridging Kenya’s tech gap by empowering youth and women in underserved regions through LakeHub. Dorcas Owinoh serves as the Executive Director of LakeHub, a Kisumu-based …
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Female TechfoundersHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthSocial ImpactWomen In Tech
Malaica is innovating pregnancy care for women across Kenya.
Malaica transform maternal healthcare in Kenya through digital innovation, personalised support, and affordable pregnancy solutions. In Kenya, too many women still lose their lives while giving birth, mostly …
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Female EntrepreneursFemale TechfoundersHealthHealthTechInnovationSocial Impact
How Tuduetso Masire is transforming access to surgery in Africa
Tuduetso Masire connects global surgeons to underserved African patients, using technology to expand surgical access. Tuduetso Masire’s journey into healthtech started with a personal crisis. In her early …
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African BusinesswomanCircular EconomyClimate actorsClimate Changeclimate techInnovationSocial Impact
Funto Boroffice leads Chanja Datti Ltd to clean Nigeria
Funto Boroffice turns Nigeria’s waste into jobs and community empowerment. Funto Boroffice is transforming Nigeria’s waste into jobs, education, and empowerment through recycling, innovation, and community-led sustainability. After …
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InnovationLeadershipPolicy MakersSocial 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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AgricultureFemale TechfoundersFoodFood SecurityInnovationManufacturingSocial Impact
Deola Balogun moves to tackle Nigeria’s post-harvest crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDeola Balogun pioneers food preservation innovation in Nigeria to reduce post-harvest losses and empower farmers. Every year, Nigeria loses an estimated $2.2 billion to post-harvest losses—a crisis that …
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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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HealthInnovationLeadershipMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Daphne Ngunjiri leads healthcare access for Kenyans at Access Afya.
Daphne Ngunjiri is scaling affordable, tech-enabled primary healthcare for underserved communities across Kenya at Access Afya. Daphne Ngunjiri is a Kenyan medical doctor and healthcare manager currently serving …
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EducationInnovationSocial ImpactTechWomen In Tech
Rapelang Rabana leads efforts for education access in sub-Saharan Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRapelang Rabana drives access to foundational education in Africa through tech-enabled solutions at Imagine Worldwide. Rapelang Rabana, a computer scientist and tech entrepreneur, currently serves as co-CEO of …