Leila Fourie drives digital transformation, regulatory reform, and sustainable market growth as CEO of one of Africa’s leading stock exchanges. Dr Leila Fourie leads the Johannesburg Stock Exchange …
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Fatou Sow Kane: Steering Expresso Sénégal towards a digital future.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFatou Sow Kane leads Expresso Sénégal into a new phase of innovation and financial stability. Fatou Sow Kane has been the Chief Executive Officer of Expresso Sénégal since …
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Sumarié Greybe transforms South Africa’s insurance model through digital innovation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSumarié Greybe signals a shift towards transparency and tech-driven reform in African finance through her work at Naked Insurance. Sumarié Greybe is a South African entrepreneur and actuary …
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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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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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How Neamat Eltazi is reinventing poultry farming with AI.
Neamat Eltazi is using artificial intelligence to tackle inefficiency, waste, and outdated practices in poultry farming—an industry that feeds billions yet often operates with little data. In many …
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Frehiwot Tamiru—The businesswoman steering growth at Ethio Telecom.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFrehiwot Tamiru is transforming Ethiopia’s telecom sector to meet the country’s digital future. Frehiwot Tamiru has been on the leadership board of Ethio Telecom since July 2018, overseeing …
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Lillian Barnard is shaping Africa’s digital future at Microsoft.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLillian Barnard is leading Microsoft’s mission to power Africa’s digital growth. In May 2017, Lillian Barnard joined Microsoft as the Director of Public Sector for South Africa. Her …
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Yvette Adounvo Atekpe tranforms Ghana’s ICT sector with dds55.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvette Adounvo Atekpe is driving local innovation in Ghana’s ICT sector through her leadership of Dynamic Data Solutions Ltd. Yvette Adounvo Atekpe, a longstanding figure in Ghana’s Information …
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Cina Lawson is steering Togo’s digital transformation and innovation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesCina Lawson is driving Togo’s digital shift through policy, innovation, and expanded access. Since her appointment in 2010, Cina Lawson has served as Togo’s Minister of Digital Economy …