Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly, yet female founders face significant challenges in securing funding. Many struggle with investor biases, limited access to capital, and fewer opportunities to …
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Almouneer—How two women are revolutionising chronic disease care in MEA region.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Noha Khater and Dr Rania Kadry have embarked on a mission to transform healthcare for patients with chronic diseases in the Middle East and Africa through Almouneer …
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ExclusiveIntrepreneurshipStartupTech
Gertrude Umeh moved from teaching to tech sales—founding a startup.
Gertrude Umeh never imagined she would end up in tech sales. She didn’t even know it was a thing when she started. Today, she is the Sales Operations …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthStartupTech
Dawi Clinics disrupts Egypt’s healthcare, serving more middle-income earners.
Egypt’s healthcare system presents a stark divide. Private hospitals are often too expensive for middle-income families, while public hospitals struggle with overcrowding and resource shortages. In 2021, Egypt …
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BusinessEducationFemale EntrepreneursStartup
Oare Ehimua built a platform that connects artisans with clients.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOare Ehiemua has launched a mission to tackle the challenges faced by Nigerian artisans and clients seeking their services. Although a large workforce of electricians, carpenters, and masons, …
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Imade Osuobeni promotes financial inclusion for rural women in Africa.
In December 2022, Imade Bibowei Osuobeni, who had recently returned to Nigeria from London, attended an intensive five-day training organised by The United Nations eTrade for Women initiative. …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
Cynthia Wandia digitises SACCOs—builds financial trust for underserved Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSavings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) play a crucial role in financial inclusion in Kenya. However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions. Many SACCO …
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Meghan McCormick drives fintech innovations for SMEs across Africa with Oze.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in Africa, face significant challenges ranging from limited access to financial tools, business insights, and credit access. Despite being the backbone of …
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Abimbola Adebakin strategic advancement of Nigeria’s pharmatech ecosystem.
Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …