Osen Iyahen is an environmental engineer and social entrepreneur committed to transforming Africa’s marginalised communities through sustainable solutions. With a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of …
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Claire Blanckenberg is disrupting global food supply with Reel Gardening.
South Africa’s food security crisis is a growing concern, affecting millions of households. In 2021, approximately 2.1 million households experienced hunger, worsened by high unemployment, poverty, and rising …
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BusinessCircular EconomyClimate actorsclimate techInnovationSocial Impact
soleRebels: The female-led Ethiopian shoe brand that went global.
Multiculturalism is reshaping the African fashion industry, and it’s long overdue. For years, Western influences dominated runways and magazines, overshadowing diverse perspectives. Today, designers collaborate across borders, blending …
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Clean Energyclimate techImpactInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupWomen in Energy
Meet Shantha Bloemen, the woman fixing mobility crisis for Zimbabwean women.
Africa is the most road-dependent region globally, with many countries relying almost entirely on roads for transportation. For 1.1 billion people across the continent, public transport or walking …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursSMEsStartup
Happy Coffee sets Nigeria’s coffee industry on the global map.
Nigeria’s coffee industry has long been overlooked despite its potential. However, with revenue projected to reach $89.10 million in 2024, the market is ripe for innovation. Princess Adeyinka …
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ImpactInnovationNon-ProfitSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
TechLit Africa: Nelly Cheboi bridges digital gap for rural Kenyans students.
In 2019, Kenyan tech enthusiast and software engineer Nelly Cheboi, co-founder of TechLit Africa, made a daunting move when she quit a lucrative software engineering job in Chicago …
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Climate actorsclimate techImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Rethaka solar bags transform learning for South African youth.
At the age of 21, Thato Kgatlhanye and her childhood friend Rea Ngwane -co-founders of Rethaka Repurpose Schoolbags- were deeply moved by the struggles and resilience of their …
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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 …