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CryptocurrencyFinanceFintechInnovationTech
Ruth Iselema is revolutionising Africa’s cryptocurrency landscape with Bitmama.
Growing up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Ruth Iselema focused more on becoming a pharmacist than a fintech disruptor. Little did she know that she would lead one of …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechinvestmentTech
Yanmo Omorogbe—the woman who gave Africans easy access to global stocks.
Global investing has resembled an exclusive club for decades, with most Africans left outside its guarded doors. Complex systems, prohibitive costs, and limited access have prevented the continent …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationTech
Okra—Fara Ashiru Jituboh is unlocking financial access across Africa.
Imagine tracking your finances, only to realise that the tools that help millions manage their money elsewhere don’t work in your country. That was the frustrating reality Fara …
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BusinessFintechImpactSMEsSocial ImpactTech
These six transformative startup are pioneered by African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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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 However, inefficiencies and outdated systems have eroded confidence in these institutions.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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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechStartupTech
Meghan McCormick drives fintech innovations for SMEs across Africa with Oze.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly in Africa, face significant challenges ranging from limited access to financial tools, business insights, and credit access. Despite being the backbone of …
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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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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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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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