Habiba Ali is driving Northern Nigeria’s clean energy transition through community-focused, women-led solutions. Habiba Ali’s journey into Nigeria’s renewable energy space is shaped by her experience and a …
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Emma Theofelus: Africa’s youngest minister and captain of Namibia’s digital economy.
Emma Theofelus leads Namibia’s digital transformation, advancing ICT policy, promoting gender equality, empowering youth, and fostering innovation. In February 2024, Emma Inamutila Theofelus, aged 27, became Namibia’s Minister …
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Six remarkable women-led brands innovating healthcare access across Africa.
When you think of healthcare, you might picture doctors in white coats roaming hospital wards filled with patients. But across Africa, a quieter revolution is happening across the …
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Mathebe Ngwenya innovate Africa’s beauty ecosystem with homegrown solutions.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesMathebe Ngwenya is redefining African beauty by connecting local brands to consumers and championing homegrown innovation. Since 2015, Mathebe Ngwenya has built a reputation as a leader reshaping …
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EducationFemale TechfoundersInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechWomen In Tech
How Shikoh Gitau and Qhala are shaping Kenya’s home-grown digital transformation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Shikoh Gitau is redefining Africa’s digital future through locally driven innovation and inclusive technology leadership Dr Shikoh Gitau’s journey from Mathare in Nairobi to leading one of …
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Lucy Wangari is transforming Kenya’s drylands into onion farms.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLucy Wangari is advancing sustainable onion farming, empowering smallholder farmers in Kenya’s arid regions. Onions and garlic are household staples in Kenya; however, demand often exceeds local production. …
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Onyinye Olisah is driving cross-border payments in Africa’s fintech sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOnyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …
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Maryam Bello is delivering climate-resilient healthcare solutions across Nigeria.
Maryam Bello delivers climate-resilient healthcare using telemedicine, AI, and solar-powered mobile clinics across Nigeria. When rivers overflow in South-East Nigeria, the devastation is overwhelming. In recent years, floods …
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NexaScale: Adora Nwodo is building Africa’s tech future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNigerian engineer Adora Nwodo is redefining tech education in Africa through NexaScale. In Nigeria’s evolving technology ecosystem, Adora Nwodo is one of the voices shaping how African talent …
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BusinessInnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentWomen in Energy
Oghale Akpobome is leading digital transformation at Shell Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOghale Akpobome leads Shell Nigeria’s IT operations, driving digital transformation to improve efficiency and support regional growth in the energy sector. Oghale Akpobome has established herself as a …