Lamide Akinola is steering Glovo Nigeria’s growth through digital expansion and local market integration. Lamide Akinola joined Glovo in 2021 as the Head of Q-commerce for sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Uche Chidi-Anene advocates AMSP for equitable medical supply access in Africa.
Uche Chidi-Anene led AMSP’s transition from a COVID-19 response tool to a sustainable health procurement platform for Africa. Uche Chidi-Anene was appointed Managing Director of the Africa Medical …
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BlockchainEducationInnovationSocial ImpactTechWomen In TechYouth Empowerment
Yaliwe Soko is building the future of blockchain in Africa.
Yaliwe Soko is educating Africans, empowering women, and using blockchain to drive inclusive financial access. Yaliwe Soko did not initially become a tech expert. She lacked formal IT …
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Yande Nomvete is expanding digital finance across Africa at Binance.
Yande Nomvete is expanding crypto access, driving financial inclusion, and empowering women across Africa’s fintech space. Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager for Africa at Binance, is a pivotal figure …
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Brigitha Faustin is using sunflower oil to empower women farmers in Tanzania.
Brigitha Faustin empowers Tanzanian women farmers by producing affordable, locally sourced sunflower oil sustainably. When Brigitha Faustin founded OBRI Tanzania in 2015, she had no external funding or …
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Chinazom Arinze is reshaping car rentals in Nigeria through AutoGIRL.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChinazom Arinze is solving mobility problems in Nigeria through tech-driven, inclusive vehicle rental solutions. Chinazom Arinze’s journey into the automotive industry began during her time as a law …
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Ashley Immanuel is developing Africa’s tech talent at Semicolon.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAshley Immanuel is closing Africa’s tech talent gap through inclusive education, innovation, and youth-focused startup support. Ashley Immanuel is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Semicolon Africa, …
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Chinenye Ajayi is driving change in Nigeria’s energy sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChinenye Ajayi bridges law, energy, and leadership to advance sustainable power solutions in Nigeria. Chinenye Ajayi has established herself as a notable figure within Nigeria’s energy and infrastructure …
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Fumbi Chima is leading digital change at BECU.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFumbi Chima is driving digital transformation and innovation at Boeing Employees Credit Union (BECU) through strategic technology leadership. Fumbi Chima is a senior technology executive with experience spanning …
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Hilda Louca is advancing Egypt’s fashion industry with MITCHA.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHilda Louca is reshaping Egypt’s fashion industry by using MITCHA to professionalise and support local designers. Since launching the fashion-tech platform MITCHA in 2018, Egyptian entrepreneur Hilda Louca …