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African BusinesswomanInnovationLeadershipManagementTechWomen In Tech
Dara Treseder steers Autodesk’s global marketing with vision and purpose.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDara Treseder is steering Autodesk’s marketing toward global growth through innovation and impact-driven strategy. Dara Treseder, a Nigerian-born marketing executive, is currently the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessFemale TechfoundersInnovationSocial ImpactTelecommunicationWomen In Tech
How Nomso Kana moved to bridge SA’s digital infrastructure divide.
Nomso Kana is expanding broadband infrastructure to underserved areas while championing sustainability, innovation, and women’s empowerment. Nomso Kana was a nuclear scientist, working in a high-security research lab …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCEO's LoungeFinanceFinancial InclusionInnovationLeadershipWomen in BankingWomen in Finance
Mukwandi Chibesakunda is transforming Zambia’s banking landscape.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership. Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …
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Artificial IntelligenceFemale TechfoundersInnovationStartupTechWomen In Tech
Zohra Slim—the self-taught technologist behind InstaDeep.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesZohra Slim is helping drive AI innovation from Africa to the world. Zohra Slim’s journey into technology began as a self-taught software and web developer in Tunisia. Over …
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African BusinesswomanFashionInnovationSMEs
How Kolade Mayowa turned yarns into a global luxury brand.
Kolade Mayowa is turning crochet into luxury by blending architecture and African craftsmanship into handmade designer fashion. Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the founder of Hooked By Lade, …
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African BusinesswomanBusinessCEO's LoungeGender InclusionInnovationLeadershipWomen In Tech
Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Female TechfoundersFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationLeadershipStartupStartup GrindTechWomen in BankingWomen in Finance
Okra—How Fara Ashiru Jituboh led startup graceful shutdown.
Led by Fara’s integrity-driven exit, Okra shuts down responsibly, returning investor funds and supporting employees. In May 2025, Okra, a prominent Nigerian fintech startup, shut down operations, and …
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African BusinesswomanCybersecurityFemale TechfoundersInnovationSocial ImpactTechWomen In Tech
Yvette Adounvo Atekpe tranforms Ghana’s ICT sector with dds55.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvette Adounvo Atekpe is driving local innovation in Ghana’s ICT sector through her leadership of Dynamic Data Solutions Ltd. Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, a longstanding figure in Ghana’s Information …
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AgricultureClimate actorsClimate ChangeInnovationLeadershipSocial ImpactSocial JusticeYouth Empowerment
Favour Ochuwa Eragbie is mobilising young Africans to lead climate action.
Favour Ochuwa Eragbie empowers African youth to lead climate action through education, advocacy, innovation, and community-based conservation. Favour Ochuwa Eragbie is a Nigerian environmentalist leading one of the …
