Sumarié 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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Jennifer Okpechi is advancing financial literacy in Nigeria via Money Bestie AI.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesJennifer Okpechi uses technology and community learning to make financial literacy accessible, especially for women and young people. Financial literacy remains a major challenge for many people, particularly …
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Onyinye Olisah is driving cross-border payments in Africa’s fintech sector.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesOnyinye Olisah is transforming Africa’s fintech landscape through PayOnUs, simplifying cross-border payments and promoting digital financial inclusion. Onyinye Olisah, a Nigerian fintech entrepreneur and CEO of PayOnUs, is …
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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 …
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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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Nichole Yembra—The innovator funding the future of African tech startups.
Nichole Yembra is the Founder and Managing Director of The Chrysalis Company, an investment and advisory firm that backs technology-driven businesses that are solving problems in Africa and …
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At Ndovu, Radhika Bhachu is helping Africans grow their wealth.
Radhika Bhachu is the co-founder and CEO of Ndovu, a Kenyan fintech startup revolutionising access to local and global financial markets. Ndovu is a digital investment platform offering …
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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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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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Chioma Okotcha empowers African SMEs with loans for clean energy adoption.
Chioma Okotcha is helping Nigeria switch to clean energy by making it easier for people, businesses, and installers to get financing for clean energy equipment. Funding poses a …