Some people wear jewellery to make a statement. Others, like Umutoni Thuku-Benzinge, create jewellery that celebrates African culture, craftsmanship, and community. As the founder and Creative Director of …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthSocial ImpactTech
Joanna Bichsel provides discreet, affordable access to essential health products for underserved African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJoanna Bichsel is on a mission to enable women in Africa with quality personal care products. In Africa, millions of women struggle to access essential health products and …
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AgricultureBusinessInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Emilia Banda Tambatamba—the woman moving to put Mozambique’s coffee on the global map.
Mozambique’s coffee industry is on the threshold of transformation, and the country’s coffee production is minimal. Global Coffee Report says the International Coffee Organisation is not reporting its …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
Cynthia Wandia digitises SACCOs—builds financial trust for underserved Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSavings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) play a crucial role in financial inclusion in Kenya. However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions. Many SACCO …
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BusinessInnovationTechTelecommunication
Anne Amuzu is enhancing customer comms for businesses across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEffective communication between businesses and their customers has become critical to business success. Yet, companies in many parts of Africa often struggle to maintain consistent and reliable communication …
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BusinessEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionInnovationSciennce and Technology
Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEthel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAround the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
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ArtBusinessFashionInnovation
Fisayo Longe—How the British-Nigerian built a £6 million fashion empire in London.
Breaking into the international fashion market is no small feat. The competition is incredibly fierce for startups without deep pockets or established reputations. Industry statistics reveal that approximately …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Abimbola Adebakin strategic advancement of Nigeria’s pharmatech ecosystem.
Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …