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Ghana stands out globally for its high percentage of women-owned businesses. According to the Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs, approximately 46% of companies in Ghana are owned by …
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BusinessManufacturingSMEsSocial ImpactTech
Eight lessons from Africa’s most influential businesswomen.
Business success is never easy, especially for women in Africa. However, that hasn’t stopped countless women from building empires and making their mark on industries. These women are …
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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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BusinessFashionFemale EntrepreneursInnovation
How Umutoni Thuku-Benzinge is transforming the jewelry industry in Kenya.
Some people wear jewellery to make a statement. Others, like Umutoni Thuku-Benzinge, create jewellery that celebrates African culture, craftsmanship, and community. As the founder and Creative Director of …
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BusinessHealthHealthTechInnovationMaternal HealthMenstrual HealthSocial ImpactTech
Joanna Bichsel provides discreet, affordable access to essential health products for underserved African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJoanna Bichsel is on a mission to enable women in Africa with quality personal care products. In Africa, millions of women struggle to access essential health products and …
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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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AgricultureBusinessInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Emilia Banda Tambatamba—the woman moving to put Mozambique’s coffee on the global map.
Mozambique’s coffee industry is on the threshold of transformation, and the country’s coffee production is minimal. Global Coffee Report says the International Coffee Organisation is not reporting its …
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BusinessRide-hailingTechTransportation
Damilola Olokesusi—the woman fixing Nigeria’s traffic and carbon footprint crisis with Shuttlers.
Damilola Olokesusi is helping to reduce Nigeria’s traffic problem and carbon footprint. According to recent reports, daily commuting significantly impacts individual carbon footprints, with transportation accounting for roughly …
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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 …