Victoria Oladipo Oluwaseun, Founder and CEO of Calebella Designs and Fashion Institute, is transforming fashion education in Nigeria, empowering young women with skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit. With …
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Meet Shantha Bloemen, the woman fixing mobility crisis for Zimbabwean women.
Africa is the most road-dependent region globally, with many countries relying almost entirely on roads for transportation. For 1.1 billion people across the continent, public transport or walking …
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Happy Coffee sets Nigeria’s coffee industry on the global map.
Nigeria’s coffee industry has long been overlooked despite its potential. However, with revenue projected to reach $89.10 million in 2024, the market is ripe for innovation. Princess Adeyinka …
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Christina Gyisun boosts revenues for shea farmers through Sommalife.
Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …
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Accessing quality healthcare and essential medications can be a daunting challenge in Africa. However, Adeola Alli, a visionary Nigerian tech entrepreneur, innovates pharmaceutical care (pharma care) through her health-tech …
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Shamim Kaliisa addresses Africa’s cancer crisis with Chil AI Lab.
Africa faces a daunting cancer crisis, with over 70% of cancer deaths occurring in developing countries. Limited access to early detection and screening services exacerbates the issue. However, …
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Bola Bardet plugs the diaspora to Africa healthcare with Susu.
Healthcare in Francophone Africa faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of medical professionals. According to a recent paper by Research Gate, sub-Saharan Africa bears …
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In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, software quality assurance (QA) and testing have never been more critical. As businesses rely heavily on software to run their operations, any defect …
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Marta Uetela is innovating prosthetic care in Mozambique.
Like many African nations, Mozambique faces a dire challenge with prosthetic care. Landmines, accidents, and diseases cause thousands of amputations every year, but 90% of amputees in the …
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Five Women-Led businesses driving innovative solutions to Africa’s problems.
Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape is evolving rapidly, fueled by a young population, urbanization, and a growing middle class. Despite structural challenges, the continent’s economic prospects remain promising, with GDP …