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, …
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Every year, millions of lives are lost to illnesses across Africa—not because their conditions were untreatable, but because help didn’t arrive in time. Folake Owodunni and Maame Poku …
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FinanceFintechInnovationStartupTech
Tyms Africa—Chineye Ochem helps businesses perform accounting seamlessly.
Accounting isn’t often regarded as the most exciting topic. For many business owners, it’s a necessary task that often takes a backseat to more engaging priorities like product …
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BusinessHealthInnovationSMEs
Uncover— Sneha Mehta and Jade Oyateru develop a skincare brand for people of colour.
For too long, the global beauty industry has treated melanated skin as an afterthought. Products designed for lighter skin tones dominate the market, leaving African women and women …
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Businesse-CommerceInnovationStartup
Sabi, a platform co-founded by Anu Adedoyin Adasolum, is simplifing global trade.
Africa’s trade market presents both opportunities and challenges. The continent boasts vibrant markets, abundant resources, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. However, it faces fragmented supply chains, unreliable logistics, …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursImpactInnovationTech
Ifeoluwa Olatayo boosters innovation in Nigeria Agribusiness.
Technology is proving to be a game-changer for diverse sectors in Nigeria, including agriculture. FarmSlate, a startup helping smallholder farmers access financing and markets, is at the forefront. …
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Adja Soro is changing cartoon narratives, fostering inclusivity for Africans.
Like other children, Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Adja Soror) grew up glued to her television. But there was always something missing from those colourful cartoons that told tales of …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupTech
How Odunayo Eweniyi reshapes money habits in Nigeria with PiggyVest.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe African business, finance, and technology landscape is incomplete without mentioning a remarkable figure like Odunayo Eweniyi. She is a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and co-founder of PiggyVest, a …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Ejiroghene Udu is on a mission to bridge Nigeria’s power gaps.
Power outages remain a persistent challenge across much of Nigeria, with unreliable electricity disrupting businesses and hampering economic progress. While many have accepted this as an unfortunate norm, …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursInnovationSMEs
Amara Okoli-Tasie redefines hair care with plant-based products.
Amara Okoli-Tasie has developed a product that effectively nurtures African natural hair. The idea popped up when she first noticed the limitations of commercial hair care products when …