Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, faces profound social and economic challenges, especially for women. Despite making up nearly half of the population, women represent 70% of the country’s extremely …
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Juliet Tumusiime: From waste to wealth with Cheveux Organique.
Uganda faces pressing economic and environmental challenges like many African nations, including climate change and agri-food waste. Amidst these challenges, innovative entrepreneurs are emerging to transform the narrative. …
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Maxima Nsimenta, a young and successful Electrical Engineer, was comfortably in a top-tier position at an international oil and gas corporation. However, she made the surprising decision to …
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Mobolaji Ajayi is leveraging tech to boost Nigeria’s healthcare
Nigeria’s healthcare system faces numerous challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to quality healthcare, and high mortality rates due to preventable diseases. Despite having many skilled medical professionals, …
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Dr Salma Bougarrani leads Morocco’s water conservation.
While access to drinking water has become widespread in Morocco, with over 97% of rural and urban areas having access to clean water as of 2019, the country …
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Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass is making waves in East Africa’s insurance industry. With a finance background and an MBA from the University of Oxford, Jihan established Lami Technologies …
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Over the past six years, Hadeel Fayek has rapidly emerged as a key figure in the Egyptian beauty industry. Fayek is the Founder and CEO of Joviality, a …
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Technology is heralding a new era of healthcare innovation in modern-day Egypt, driven by trailblazers like Dr Rasha Rady, co-founder and COO of Chefaa. Dr Rady is a …
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How Matina Razafimahefa is driving Madagascar’s digital change.
Madagascar’s economic situation remains one of the most challenging in the world. Despite being rich in natural resources and unique wildlife, political instability, poor infrastructure, and widespread poverty …
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In many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, millions of people struggle to access prosthetics and assistive devices, hindering their ability to live independently and participate …