The Nigerian construction industry is worth billions, but remains plagued by substandard materials. According to a report by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG), over 271 buildings collapsed …
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Female TechfoundersFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationTech
Sherine Kabesh is building a seamless payment experience in Egypt with Flash.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSherine Kabesh is the co-founder of Flash, a mobile-based payments platform that is reshaping how transactions are conducted in Egypt’s largely cash-driven economy. Her journey into fintech is …
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AgricultureClimate actorsClimate ChangeFemale EntrepreneursGreen RevolutionInnovationManufacturingSocial Impact
Tare Robinson Korumene innovates sustainable fashion in Nigeria with abandoned plantain stems.
Tare Robinson Korumene transforms discarded plantain stems into eco-friendly fashion and household products while creating jobs, reducing waste, and driving sustainable innovation in Nigeria. Plantain farming is a …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessInnovationRide-hailingStartupTransportation
Samrawit Fikru is driving Ethiopia’s digital mobility with RIDE.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMany Ethiopians, like Samrawit Fikru, have faced the daily struggle of finding safe, reliable transport in a city with an unstructured ride-hailing network. Instead of accepting it as …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthSocial ImpactWomen In Tech
NeoNest—Vivian Arinaitwe’s innovative neonatal device for Africa’s preterm babies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesVivian Arinaitwe is a biomedical engineer whose dedication to neonatal care has led to the founding of Che Innovations Uganda Limited. This company is committed to developing locally …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFashionFemale EntrepreneursInnovationManufacturingSportsStartupStartup GrindYouth Empowerment
Navalayo Osembo—the businesswoman who built Africa’s first performance footwear brand.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGrowing up in Kenya, Navalayo Osembo saw that despite Kenya’s global legacy in athletics, the country had never manufactured performance running shoes that bore its name or story. …
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AgricultureFood SecurityInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Pollen Patrollers—How three women teamed up to preserve Kenya’s bee colonies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesBeekeeping in Kenya is a vital income source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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InnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Laila Macharia— the visionary who moved to shape Africa’s creative future.
Dr Laila Macharia is a Kenyan changemaker. Through her work with the Aspen Initiative Africa and the Africa Digital Media Institute, she promotes change in Africa by empowering …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupWomen in Banking
Lupiya—How Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu funds Zambian SMEs with quick loans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEvelyn Chilomo Kaingu is a Zambian businesswoman and innovator who embarked on her journey to make an impact with a modest investment of $500. Her goal was to …
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HealthTechInnovationSocial ImpactStartupTech
Maisha Meds—Jessica Vernon is transforming rural healthcare across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Jessica Verno is on a mission to transform Africa’s healthcare landscape through Maisha Meds, a digital network of private pharmacies and clinics that provides affordable, high-quality care. …