Sarah Idahosa empowers African women with blockchain education while driving community growth and partnerships in decentralised finance. Sarah Idahosa’s story in the blockchain world started during the 2020 …
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Mathebe Ngwenya innovate Africa’s beauty ecosystem with homegrown solutions.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMathebe Ngwenya is redefining African beauty by connecting local brands to consumers and championing homegrown innovation. Since 2015, Mathebe Ngwenya has built a reputation as a leader reshaping …
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How Shikoh Gitau and Qhala are shaping Kenya’s home-grown digital transformation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Shikoh Gitau is redefining Africa’s digital future through locally driven innovation and inclusive technology leadership Dr Shikoh Gitau’s journey from Mathare in Nairobi to leading one of …
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Onyinye Olisah is driving cross-border payments in Africa’s fintech sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOnyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …
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NexaScale: Adora Nwodo is building Africa’s tech future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNigerian engineer Adora Nwodo is redefining tech education in Africa through NexaScale. In Nigeria’s evolving technology ecosystem, Adora Nwodo is one of the voices shaping how African talent …
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How Tara Turkington built a thriving multisector company in South Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesTara Turkington has led Flow Communications from a small start-up to a recognised South African multi-sector company. In 2005, Tara Turkington founded Flow Communications (Flow) from her home …
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Bohlale Mphahlele innovates to tackle gender-based violence in SA.
Bohlale Mphahlele develops wearable safety technology to protect women and children from gender-based violence and human trafficking. In 2020, while still a Grade 11 learner at SJ van …
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Ruth Olojede is tackling Africa’s billion dollars loss in revenue with Flick.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRuth Olojede, CEO of Flick, is moving to address Africa’s payment inefficiencies through open banking solutions aimed at improving reliability and access. Ruth Olojede, co-founder and CEO of …
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Jessy Radwan empowers over 60,000 women in the MENA region with Carerha.
Jessy Radwan is empowering women through Carerha, providing flexible jobs, upskilling, and inclusive workplace solutions. When Jessy Radwan left her job after becoming a mother, she quickly realised …
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Lelapa AI—Pelonomi Moiloa is using AI to bridges Africa’s language divide.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWith Lelapa AI, Pelonomi Moiloa is working to bridge Africa’s digital divide, creating AI tools for indigenous languages. Across Africa, the digital divide continues to influence how communities …