Mukwandi Chibesakunda is driving change in Zambia’s banking through innovation and inclusive leadership. Mukwandi Walusiku Chibesakunda is a leader in Zambia’s financial services sector. In October 2020, she …
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Nthabeleng Likotsi: SA’s first black woman bank owner transforms finance.
Nthabeleng Likotsi is building South Africa’s first black women-owned bank to empower underserved entrepreneurs through financial inclusion. Nthabeleng Likotsi is South Africa’s first black female bank owner and …
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Esther Waititu is driving the next generation of digital finance in Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEsther Masese Waititu is shaping the future of digital finance in Kenya and beyond through her leadership at Safaricom. Esther Waititu is a Kenyan finance executive currently serving …
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Mary Mwangi is digitising Kenya’s public transport through fintech
Mary Mwangi is transforming Kenya’s public transport sector by leveraging technology to simplify payments, reduce financial losses, and enhance safety. Through her company, Data Integrated Limited, she has …
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Why Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved to curb financial illiteracy among Africans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAt 16, Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved with her family to the Democratic Republic of Congo and later to South Africa, where she pursued her A-levels and tertiary education. Despite …
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These six transformative startup are pioneered by African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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eShandi: Chilufya Mutale-Mwila is driving financial inclusion across Africa.
Financial inclusion is vital for economic growth across Africa, where millions remain unbanked and lack access to essential financial services. In many regions, especially rural areas, traditional banking …