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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Albertinah Kekana—the woman expanding the financial capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAlbertinah Kekana was appointed Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) CEO in 2012. Before her role at RBH, she established herself in the finance and investment industry. She qualified as …
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Alsoug—How Tarneem Saeed built Sudan’s largest e-commerce platform.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn 2014, Tarneem Saeed visited her homeland, Sudan, and noticed the absence of a platform that allowed individuals to access market information or participate in online commerce easily. …
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Catherine Mahugu is granting Kenyan artisans and farmers direct global market access.
Catherine Mahugu recognized the struggle of Kenyan coffee farmers facing unpredictable sales and frequent price fluctuations in the market. As middlemen took significant cuts, the hard-earned profits rarely …
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Margaret Nyamumbo empowers Kenyan women coffee farmers with direct global market access.
Coffee is a $200 billion global industry, yet the people who grow it, especially women, see little of that wealth. In East Africa, where coffee is a major …
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Rahama Wright empowers female shea butter farmers across West Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesRahama Wright is on a mission to empower women in West Africa’s shea butter subsector. Between 20o2 and 2004, when she volunteered as a Peace Corps member in …
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Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, is a transformational leader.
Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda’s first female Prime Minister, champions gender inclusion and socio-economic development. Since her appointment in June 2021, she has remained a dedicated Woman Member of Parliament …
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Wanjiru Mambo—the woman who innovated Kenya’s potato industry to meet soaring demands.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Wanjiru Mambo faced an unexpected challenge that would redefine her entrepreneurial journey. As a restaurant co-owner in Nairobi’s Upper Hill district, she experienced the …