Amber Penney is redefining African fashion through FARO Africa’s circular model that fuses sustainability with accessibility. Each year, fashion brands around the world produce millions of garments that …
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Shamim Naluyima is tackling plastic waste through social entrepreneurship.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesShamim Naluyima shows how Ugandan social enterprises can turn plastic waste into tools for learning and livelihoods. Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges in …
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Meet Ifedolapo Runsewe, the woman tackling Nigeria’s tyre waste problem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIfedolapo Runsewe is tackling Nigeria’s tyre waste. She turns discarded tyres into useful products and jobs through FREEE Recycle Limited. In Nigerian cities, piles of discarded vehicle tyres …
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Diana Orembe is transforming Tanzania’s organic waste into protein.
Diana Orembe transforms organic waste into sustainable protein, tackling food insecurity, climate change, and aquaculture costs. Diana Orembe grew up in a small village in Northern Tanzania, where …
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Funto Boroffice leads Chanja Datti Ltd to clean Nigeria
Funto Boroffice turns Nigeria’s waste into jobs and community empowerment. Funto Boroffice is transforming Nigeria’s waste into jobs, education, and empowerment through recycling, innovation, and community-led sustainability. After …
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Tare Robinson Korumene innovates sustainable fashion in Nigeria with abandoned plantain stems.
Tare Robinson Korumene transforms discarded plantain stems into eco-friendly fashion and household products while creating jobs, reducing waste, and driving sustainable innovation in Nigeria. Plantain farming is a …
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Yara Galiano—the businesswoman disrupting Angola’s wellness sector with premium coconut products.
In early 2023, Yara Galiano embarked on a journey that would later see the birthing of one of Africa’s premium coconut processing brands. She has built Segredos do …
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Moli & Mela Group—How two South African women built a thriving recycling business.
Two childhood friends turned business partners, Tshego Molefi and Ofentse Melato-Dube, are transforming South Africa’s waste into opportunities through Moli & Mela Group. The duo leads an all-women, …
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Ginette Blackbeard is championing sustainability in SA beauty industry.
Ginette Blackbeard is redefining the beauty industry by transforming everyday waste into purpose-driven skincare products. Raised with a deep respect for the planet and an aversion to waste, …
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Dabchy—How Ameni Mansouri created a sustainable markertplace for North Africa fashion.
Weekend Read When Ameni Mansouri left her stable job in Paris to start a business in Tunisia, many thought she was making a mistake. Young professionals were leaving …
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