In Kenya, an estimated 1.6 million school-aged children face food insecurity, a challenge that contributes to low school attendance and diminished academic performance. While government initiatives, such as …
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Val Bourdos Nichas—the woman driving Spur Corporation’s multimillion-dollar sales.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesVal Bourdos Nichas is a trailblazer in South Africa’s restaurant industry. In January 2021, she became the first female CEO of Spur Corporation—one of the nation’s most iconic …
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Ushahidi: Juliana Rotich’s answer to crisis response in Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAccess to reliable information during crises is essential in today’s digital age. Whether facing political unrest, natural disasters, or public health emergencies, the inability to obtain timely and …
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Fatoumata Bâ is funding the future of Africa entrepreneurship with Janngo Capital.
At nine years old, Fatoumata Bâ wasn’t playing with dolls like her peers. Instead, she was hacking into her father’s computer. By eleven, she had already created her …