Effective communication between businesses and their customers has become critical to business success. Yet, companies in many parts of Africa often struggle to maintain consistent and reliable communication …
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BusinessEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionInnovationSciennce and Technology
Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEthel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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BusinessFinancial InclusionGender InclusionInnovationSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
SweepSouth—Aisha Pandor’s bold move to innovate Africa’s domestic workforce.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAround 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 …