Since 2013, The World Health Organisation has received 1500 reports of substandard or falsified products. Of these, antimalarials and antibiotics are the most commonly reported. Most reports (42%) …
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Female EntrepreneursImpactSMEsSocial ImpactStartup
Christina Gyisun boosts revenues for shea farmers through Sommalife.
Growing up in the Upper West Region of Ghana, the country’s poorest region, Mawuse Christina Gyisun and the rural farmers in her community experienced abject poverty. Like every …
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Accessing quality healthcare and essential medications can be a daunting challenge in Africa. However, Adeola Alli, a visionary Nigerian tech entrepreneur, innovates pharmaceutical care (pharma care) through her health-tech …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSMEsSocial Impact
Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro pioneers eco-friendly decor in Nigeria.
In Nigeria, environmental challenges pose significant threats to sustainable development. However, innovators like Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro are pioneering solutions. As the founder of MitiMeth, a leading Nigerian eco-friendly accessories …
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Clean Energyclimate techInnovationTechWomen in Energy
Nthabiseng Mosia is building a thriving off-grid solar compay in Africa
A recent report shows that 597 million people did not have electricity in sub-Saharan Africa as of 2021, while in 2020, electrical energy was inaccessible to 581 million …
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HealthHealthTechInnovationStartupTech
Shamim Kaliisa addresses Africa’s cancer crisis with Chil AI Lab.
Africa faces a daunting cancer crisis, with over 70% of cancer deaths occurring in developing countries. Limited access to early detection and screening services exacerbates the issue. However, …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursFintechImpactInnovationSMEsTech
Africa’s Business Heroes announces 2024 Top 10 Finalists following first event in North Africa.
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, Africa’s leading philanthropic initiative supported by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 finalists for …
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Female EntrepreneursHealthInnovationTech
Temie Giwa-Tubosun innovates Africa’s heathcare through LifeBank.
The National Library of Medicine explains that haemorrhage (loss/shortage of blood) can mean the difference between life and death. This is especially dangerous for women in childbirth, making …
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As early as 2005, South African engineer and social entrepreneur Naadiya Moosaje recognised the growing importance of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Understanding the economic …
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DiasporaFintechHealthImpactInnovationStartupTech
Bola Bardet plugs the diaspora to Africa healthcare with Susu.
Healthcare in Francophone Africa faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of medical professionals. According to a recent paper by Research Gate, sub-Saharan Africa bears …