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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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Dawi Clinics disrupts Egypt’s healthcare, serving more middle-income earners.
Egypt’s healthcare system presents a stark divide. Private hospitals are often too expensive for middle-income families, while public hospitals struggle with overcrowding and resource shortages. In 2021, Egypt …
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How Helen Okereke plans to disrupt Africa’s robotic space with innovative solutions.
Helen Okereke is a dynamic software engineer passionate about robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). With expertise in web development, database management, and multiple programming languages—including C, …
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DabaDoc—Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni’s move to boost healthcare access across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGrowing up in Morocco, Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni, founder of DabaDoc saw the inefficiencies in accessing healthcare. Seeking medical attention involved long waiting times, difficulty securing appointments, and limited availability …
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Clafiya—Jennie Nwokoye’s blueprint for accessible healthcare in Nigeria.
For many Nigerians, especially those in rural areas, healthcare is inaccessible. A simple fever can become life-threatening, not because the illness itself is untreatable but because getting medical attention …