Fatoumata Baldeh is redefining trust in life insurance at Enterprise Life Gambia through strategic, customer-centred leadership. Fatoumata Baldeh, a seasoned financial services professional with over 17 years of …
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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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Hafsah Jumare drives agricultural market shift for farmers via CoAmana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesHafsah Jumare is improving smallholder farmers’ access to the agricultural market. Hafsah Jumare, a Nigerian entrepreneur and behavioural economist, is working to reshape agricultural market systems across parts …
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Aida Diarra is steering Visa’s African expansion in digital payments.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesAida Diarra is shaping the future of digital payments in Africa through her leadership at Visa. Aida Diarra began her career in the 1990s at Western Union in …
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Nangula Kauluma is shaping the future of retail banking in Namibia.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNangula Kauluma drives innovation and inclusive banking as a transformative leader in Namibia’s retail finance.Nangula Kauluma is a respected figure in Namibia’s financial sector. She serves as the …
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Odiri Oginni: Steering United Capital Plc to New Heights in African Finance
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDr. Odiri Oginni is driving growth at United Capital Asset Management by expanding access to investment solutions and championing financial inclusion in Nigeria. Odiri Oginni serves as the …
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Foluke Aboderin Alakija champions inclusive banking for Nigerian women with Mayden MFB.
Foluke Aboderin Alakija is a C-suite banking and finance executive, gender advocate, and Founder and managing Director at Mayden Microfinance Bank. She is also an Independent Non-Executive Director …
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Solape Akinpelu wins $30,000 Aurora Tech Award to advance financial inclusion in Africa.
Recently, Solape Akinpelu, founder of HerVest, won the $30,000 top prize at the 2025 Aurora Tech Award, an international competition celebrating women founders whose tech solutions create real …
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Crowdyvest—Temitope Omotolani’s move to create a fintech investment platform for Nigerians.
Africa has many problems to solve, and innovators like Temitope Omotolani are creating solutions to solve needs across sectors. At Crowdyvest, Omotolani is making it easier for Nigerians …
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Lupiya—How Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu funds Zambian SMEs with quick loans.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEvelyn Chilomo Kaingu is a Zambian businesswoman and innovator who embarked on her journey to make an impact with a modest investment of $500. Her goal was to …