Ebby Gatamu is addressing Africa’s SME financing gap through Cladfy, a fintech platform that supports microfinance institutions with digital lending tools. In 2022, Kenyan marketing professional Ebby Gatamu …
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Julia Price redefines investment models for African SMEs with Linea Capital.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJulia Price is advancing revenue-based financing in Africa to give SMEs flexible alternatives to debt and equity. Access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges for …
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Ruth Olojede is tackling Africa’s billion dollars loss in revenue with Flick.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRuth Olojede, CEO of Flick, is moving to address Africa’s payment inefficiencies through open banking solutions aimed at improving reliability and access. Ruth Olojede, co-founder and CEO of …
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Lelapa AI—Pelonomi Moiloa is using AI to bridges Africa’s language divide.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWith Lelapa AI, Pelonomi Moiloa is working to bridge Africa’s digital divide, creating AI tools for indigenous languages. Across Africa, the digital divide continues to influence how communities …
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How Neamat Eltazi is reinventing poultry farming with AI.
Neamat Eltazi is using artificial intelligence to tackle inefficiency, waste, and outdated practices in poultry farming—an industry that feeds billions yet often operates with little data. In many …
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Lamide Akinola drives digital commerce expansion at Glovo Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLamide 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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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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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 …
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Portia Keleketu disrupts SA’s transport sector with e-hailing app.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPortia Keleketu redefines SA transport industry with Shesha Ride, a local app designed to tackle safety and accessibility issues. Portia Keleketu, a South African tech entrepreneur, has become …
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Lilian Nakigozi tackles hunger with vertical farms in Kampala.
Lilian Nakigozi is empowering urban women in slums to grow food, earn income, and fight hunger through vertical farming. Lilian Nakigozi grew up in a poor urban slum …