Around the world, domestic workers often operate in underpaid and undervalued work environments- without the recognition they deserve. Despite their critical role in maintaining households and enabling professionals …
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ArtBusinessFashionInnovation
Fisayo Longe—How the British-Nigerian built a £6 million fashion empire in London.
Breaking into the international fashion market is no small feat. The competition is incredibly fierce for startups without deep pockets or established reputations. Industry statistics reveal that approximately …
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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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CybersecurityFinanceFinancial InclusioninvestmentTech
Ejara: Nelly Chatue-Diop is helping people save and invest in cryptocurrency.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFor decades, a significant portion of the world’s population remains underserved by traditional financial institutions. This financial exclusion limits access to essential services such as savings, investments, and …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Abimbola Adebakin strategic advancement of Nigeria’s pharmatech ecosystem.
Nigeria, a nation with over 200 million people, has approximately 3,800 registered retail pharmacies. Roughly one pharmacy is stationed for every 57,000 people, starkly contrasting to countries like …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
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, …