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 …
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Over the past six years, Hadeel Fayek has rapidly emerged as a key figure in the Egyptian beauty industry. Fayek is the Founder and CEO of Joviality, a …
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Technology is heralding a new era of healthcare innovation in modern-day Egypt, driven by trailblazers like Dr Rasha Rady, co-founder and COO of Chefaa. Dr Rady is a …
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According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database 2021, the gap in access to financial services between men and women dropped to 4 percentage points for the first …
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A recent report indicates that all female-led startups in the US secured a mere 2.8% share of the total investment pie in 2019, amounting to $3.3 billion.
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Dr Ola Brown defends Africa’s business potential, challenges misconceptions ASIS 2024.
Dr Ola Brown urged investors at the ASIS 2024 to view Africa as a viable investment destination, saying, “Africa is still the fastest-growing region in the world in …