Sophia Alj builds Chari, digitising Africa’s informal retail sector through supply, payments, and financial services. Sophia Alj has emerged as one of North Africa’s notable tech entrepreneurs, co-founding …
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Leila Fourie, the woman calling the shots at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLeila Fourie drives digital transformation, regulatory reform, and sustainable market growth as CEO of one of Africa’s leading stock exchanges. Dr Leila Fourie leads the Johannesburg Stock Exchange …
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Meet Aminata Ndiaye Niang, CEO of Orange Madagascar.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe appointment of Aminata Ndiaye Niang as CEO of Orange Madagascar underscores the company’s commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion in the archipelago nation. Senegalese telecommunications executive …
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Jane Egerton-Idehen bolsters Africa’s digital footprints at NIGCOMSAT.
Jane Egerton-Idehen leads NIGCOMSAT, advancing Nigeria’s satellite technology, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment. When Jane Egerton-Idehen became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Nigerian Communications Satellite …
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Emma Theofelus: Africa’s youngest minister and captain of Namibia’s digital economy.
Emma Theofelus leads Namibia’s digital transformation, advancing ICT policy, promoting gender equality, empowering youth, and fostering innovation. In February 2024, Emma Inamutila Theofelus, aged 27, became Namibia’s Minister …