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Mary Mwangi is digitising Kenya’s public transport through fintech
Mary Mwangi is transforming Kenya’s public transport sector by leveraging technology to simplify payments, reduce financial losses, and enhance safety. Through her company, Data Integrated Limited, she has …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechSciennce and TechnologyStartupTech
Almouneer—How two women are revolutionising chronic disease care in MEA region.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Noha Khater and Dr Rania Kadry have embarked on a mission to transform healthcare for patients with chronic diseases in the Middle East and Africa through Almouneer …
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ExclusiveIntrepreneurshipStartupTech
Gertrude Umeh moved from teaching to tech sales—founding a startup.
Gertrude Umeh never imagined she would end up in tech sales. She didn’t even know it was a thing when she started. Today, she is the Sales Operations …
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Businesse-CommerceFashionFemale EntrepreneursTech
Nisha Kanabar is putting African fashion on the global map.
The global fashion industry is substantially growing, and its value is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2029. However, Africa’s contribution to this growth is relatively modest. Nisha …
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BusinessEducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFinancial LiteracyFintechInnovation
Why Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved to curb financial illiteracy among Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAt 16, Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved with her family to the Democratic Republic of Congo and later to South Africa, where she pursued her A-levels and tertiary education. Despite …
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AgricultureBusinessclimate techFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionImpactTech
Farm.io—Anaporka Adazabra is disrupting farming in Ghana through technology.
Food security remains a critical challenge in Ghana, with research indicating that about 12% of the population faces moderate to severe food insecurity. Small-scale farmers work tirelessly to …
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DiasporaHealthHealthTechInnovationTech
Iman Abuzeid—the Sudanese doctor improving America’s healthcare through a startup unicorn.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNurses are a vital part of the healthcare workforce, making up the most significant professional group within the system. Unfortunately, the United States has been experiencing a severe …
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BusinessClean EnergyFinanceFundingGender InclusionInnovationWomen in Energy
Ifeoma Malo is shaping the future of clean energy in Africa, investing in clean-tech startups.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIfeoma Malo, co-founder and CEO of Clean Technology Hub, is transforming Nigeria’s clean energy sector. On 14 December 2021, Clean Technology Hub, in a strategic partnership with All …
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Agricultureclimate techFoodFood SecurityImpactTech
Olivia Kipo is empowering Ghanaian farmers to harvest crops all year round.
Ghanaian agricpreneur Olivia Aseitu Kipo has developed a sustainable agricultural system designed to produce crops for Ghanaians all year round. Recent reports indicate that Ghana’s agricultural sector still …