Poppy Khoza has led South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority with sustained safety, good governance, and greater gender balance. Poppy Khoza currently serves as the Director of Civil Aviation …
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AFCC to showcase women redefining business leadership across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC) is set to spotlight the continent’s most influential women business leaders who are breaking boundaries and shaping Africa’s economic future. Taking place …
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Lamide Akinola drives digital commerce expansion at Glovo Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLamide Akinola is steering Glovo Nigeria’s growth through digital expansion and local market integration. Lamide Akinola joined Glovo in 2021 as the Head of Q-commerce for sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Uche Chidi-Anene advocates AMSP for equitable medical supply access in Africa.
Uche Chidi-Anene led AMSP’s transition from a COVID-19 response tool to a sustainable health procurement platform for Africa. Uche Chidi-Anene was appointed Managing Director of the Africa Medical …
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Tannu Jiwnani: Paving the way for women in cybersecurity and inspiring the next generation.
Cybersecurity is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing fields in technology, with an ever-evolving landscape of threats and challenges. However, despite its vast potential, it remains an …
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How Olapeju Umah built a tech-driven food platform from her market hustle.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOlapeju Umah founded MyFoodAngels to solve food access and supply issues in Nigeria. The origins of many start-ups can often be traced back to a single, persistent challenge—and …
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Yaliwe Soko is building the future of blockchain in Africa.
Yaliwe Soko is educating Africans, empowering women, and using blockchain to drive inclusive financial access. Yaliwe Soko did not initially become a tech expert. She lacked formal IT …
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Yande Nomvete is expanding digital finance across Africa at Binance.
Yande Nomvete is expanding crypto access, driving financial inclusion, and empowering women across Africa’s fintech space. Yande Nomvete, Operations Manager for Africa at Binance, is a pivotal figure …
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Chioma Ukpabi closes Nigeria’s skills gap via tech-driven trainings.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesChioma Ukpabi is addressing youth unemployment in Nigeria by providing job opportunities and practical skills through technology-driven training. Chioma Ukpabi’s journey into social entrepreneurship began while she was …
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Brigitha Faustin is using sunflower oil to empower women farmers in Tanzania.
Brigitha Faustin empowers Tanzanian women farmers by producing affordable, locally sourced sunflower oil sustainably. When Brigitha Faustin founded OBRI Tanzania in 2015, she had no external funding or …