The appointment of Aminata Ndiaye Niang as CEO of Orange Madagascar underscores the company’s commitment to advancing digital and financial inclusion in the archipelago nation. Senegalese telecommunications executive …
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Nehal Helmy is driving digital SME financing innovation in Egypt through Flend.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNehal Helmy, an economist with deep experience in financial and private sector development, is the co-founder of Flend, a Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)-licensed digital non-banking financial institution (NBFI) …
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Faraja Nyalandu is on a mission to educate and empower Tanzania’s youth.
Faraja Nyalandu creates digital education platforms and women-focused entrepreneurship hubs, empowering Tanzanian youth and girls. When Faraja Nyalandu founded Shule Direct in 2013, she was building a bridge …
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Fatou Sow Kane: Steering Expresso Sénégal towards a digital future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFatou Sow Kane leads Expresso Sénégal into a new phase of innovation and financial stability. Fatou Sow Kane has been the Chief Executive Officer of Expresso Sénégal since …
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Rapelang Ramatlhodi is helping South Africans maintain solar panels.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRapelang Ramatlhodi has built a business that generates revenue while connecting clean energy innovation with social empowerment in South Africa. Amid South Africa’s ongoing energy crisis, Rapelang Ramatlhodi …
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Jane Egerton-Idehen bolsters Africa’s digital footprints at NIGCOMSAT.
Jane Egerton-Idehen leads NIGCOMSAT, advancing Nigeria’s satellite technology, digital inclusion, and women’s empowerment. When Jane Egerton-Idehen became Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Nigerian Communications Satellite …
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Rose Goslinga is providing agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers in Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRose Goslinga is transforming agricultural insurance in Africa through Pula, using technology to protect smallholder farmers from climate and financial risks. Rose Goslinga is a social entrepreneur helping …
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Amber Penney champions fashion and recommerce at FARO Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAmber Penney is redefining African fashion through FARO Africa’s circular model that fuses sustainability with accessibility. Each year, fashion brands around the world produce millions of garments that …
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Sumarié Greybe transforms South Africa’s insurance model through digital innovation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSumarié Greybe signals a shift towards transparency and tech-driven reform in African finance through her work at Naked Insurance. Sumarié Greybe is a South African entrepreneur and actuary …
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How Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni built SA jewellery empire.
Isabella Kobela and Meiki Ngcengeni design and manufacture jewellery, refine precious metals, recycle waste, and sustainably train young artisans. In 2008, with just R2,000 and a set of …