Jessica Anuna is the founder and CEO of Klasha, a global fintech that streamlines cross-border payments for African consumers. The businesswoman’s journey began while shopping online from Africa. …
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AgricultureFood SecurityInnovationSocial ImpactTechYouth Empowerment
Pollen Patrollers—How three women teamed up to preserve Kenya’s bee colonies.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesBeekeeping in Kenya is a vital income source for many rural farmers, yet it faces significant challenges, such as low yields, unpredictable colony collapses, outdated practices, and limited …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechinvestment
Crowdyvest—Temitope Omotolani’s move to create a fintech investment platform for Nigerians.
Africa has many problems to solve, and innovators like Temitope Omotolani are creating solutions to solve needs across sectors. At Crowdyvest, Omotolani is making it easier for Nigerians …
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InnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentYouth Empowerment
Laila Macharia— the visionary who moved to shape Africa’s creative future.
Dr Laila Macharia is a Kenyan changemaker. Through her work with the Aspen Initiative Africa and the Africa Digital Media Institute, she promotes change in Africa by empowering …
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FinanceFinancial InclusionFintechInnovationStartupWomen in Banking
Lupiya—How Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu funds Zambian SMEs with quick loans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEvelyn Chilomo Kaingu is a Zambian businesswoman and innovator who embarked on her journey to make an impact with a modest investment of $500. Her goal was to …
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BusinessLogisticsStartupTechTransportation
Amanda Etuk is enhancing last-mile delivery across Nigeria.
Amanda Etuk is revolutionising last-mile delivery in Nigeria through technology, financial empowerment, and efficient logistics solutions. Although she never intended to become a logistics entrepreneur, with a Pharmacy …
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HealthTechInnovationSocial ImpactStartupTech
Maisha Meds—Jessica Vernon is transforming rural healthcare across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr Jessica Verno is on a mission to transform Africa’s healthcare landscape through Maisha Meds, a digital network of private pharmacies and clinics that provides affordable, high-quality care. …
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EducationInnovationLeadershipLeadership DevelopmentSciennce and TechnologyStartupYouth Empowerment
NexaScale—Adora Nwodo’s mission to empower tech talents across Africa.
Meet Adora Nwodo, a software engineer at Microsoft, the founder of the nonprofit NexaScale, an author, a content creator, and a DJ. She provides opportunities for entry-level technologists …
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Financial InclusionFintechFundingGender InclusionInnovationSMEs
Regxta—Rukayat Bello’s vision to bridge the financial gap for Africa’s unbanked.
Rukayat Bello grew up watching her mother struggle with her finances. She was a determined and hardworking micro-business owner but was always constrained by access to finance. Banks …
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AgricultureBusinessFemale EntrepreneursFinancial InclusionFoodFood SecurityGender InclusionImpact InvestmentInnovationinvestment
Agrolay Ventures—Ada Osakwe’s move to empower Nigeria’s micro-agric businesses.
Ada Osakwe is transforming Africa’s agricultural sector. Through Agrolay Ventures, she invests in agribusiness startups and empowers smallholder farmers. She also promotes sustainable, locally sourced food through Nuli …