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 …
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Despite progress in education, girls and women need help pursuing STEM careers (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Women comprise only 35% of STEM graduates and 24% of leadership …
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Fez delivery: How Suen Alley is reshaping Nigeria’s logistic scene.
In Nigeria, entrepreneurship is a crucial driver of economic growth, fostering innovation and national income. However, a significant gap exists between male and female entrepreneurial success. Women represent …
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Edna Frimpong: From Shoemaker to Changemaker.
Edna Frimpong is an award-winning female entrepreneur excelling in the previously male-dominated shoemaking industry. Popularly known as “the shoemaker gurl,” Frimpong switched to making shoes full-time after losing …