Eunice Ajim’s entrepreneurial journey began in Cameroon, where she was born and raised. Like many young Africans, she dreamed of opportunities beyond her homeland. In 2011, she moved …
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Martha Omoekpen Alade is empowering Nigerian women and girls through tech.
Martha Omoekpen Alade empowers Nigerian women and girls in technology through Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN). She is bridging the gender gap by providing digital skills and …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechSocial Impact
Lendvisery—Mosunmola Fadahunsi, the businesswoman helping Nigerians access quick loans.
Mosunmola Fadahunsi is expanding financial inclusion in Nigeria through Lendvisery Services Ltd. She offers easy-access loans and flexible financing solutions to individuals and businesses often overlooked by traditional …
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FreshSource—Farah Emara’s rise to safegard Egypt from food insecurity.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe FreshSource brand became a reality when Farah Emara visited a rural farming community and spoke to a group of struggling farmers. One elderly farmer shared his frustration …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFinancial LiteracyFintechGender InclusionSMEs
CreditWise—Bola Oduyale’s move to empower Nigeria women and MSMEs.m.
Bola Oduyale is bridging Nigeria’s financial gap by empowering women and small businesses through CreditWise Financials Ltd. Her company provides accessible loans, financial literacy, and advocacy, helping marginalised …
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iCog—Betelhem Dessie’s solution to Ethiopia’s digital literacy crisis.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesWeekend Read Betelhem Dessie, a web and mobile technologies developer and the Founder and CEO of iCog (Anyone Can Code), is transforming digital literacy in Africa. She has …
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AgricultureArtificial IntelligenceBusinessHealthTechMaternal HealthSocial Impact
Jovia Kisaakye is using technology to solve Uganda’s health and climate crisis.
Jovia Kisaakye is improving health and the environment in Uganda by turning waste into valuable products and using AI to help women access better healthcare. Maternal health and …
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Balqis Chepkwony is fixing Kenya’s broken ride-hailing infrastructure with FleetSimplify.
Balqis Chepkwony is transforming Kenya’s ride-hailing industry by making vehicle leasing more efficient, fair, and financially sustainable for drivers and car owners through FleetSimplify. Africa’s ride-hailing industry is …
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Meet Sara Menker, the Ethiopian woman solving the global food supply crisis with AI-powered solutions.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGrowing up in Ethiopia, Sara Menker was familiar with the agricultural sector. But it wasn’t until she started exploring global commodity markets that she realised that while the …
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ABH—Salma Bougarrani wins 2nd place at Africa’s Business Heroes 2024.
Moroccan entrepreneur Dr Salma Bougarrani has clinched second place and a $250,000 prize for her groundbreaking water treatment company, Green Watech, at the just-concluded Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) …