Julia Price is advancing revenue-based financing in Africa to give SMEs flexible alternatives to debt and equity. Access to finance remains one of the most pressing challenges for …
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Mahlako: How Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi built SA’s leading women-led firm.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThese two Sisters, Makole Mupita and Meta Mhlarhi, co-founded Mahlako A Phahla to drive South Africa’s energy transition and economic transformation. In 2009, two sisters, Makole Mupita and …
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Toyin Sanni drives finance, inclusion, and sustainable growth in Africa.
Dr. Toyin Sanni is mobilising capital, driving ESG investments, mentoring leaders, and empowering women in finance. Dr. Toyin Sanni is a highly influential figure in African finance, boasting …
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Delphine Traoré—the woman steering SanlamAllianz across 27 African markets.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDelphine Traoré is redefining Africa’s insurance industry through inclusive leadership, strategic growth, and digital transformation. A trailblazer in Africa’s insurance landscape, Delphine Traoré is now leading one of …
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Ola Oladele is on a mission to fix Nigeria’s financial literacy crisis.
Ola Oladele is simplifying finance and empowering professionals to invest wisely, and build lasting financial security. Financial security in Nigeria today is a survival strategy. With inflation eating …
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Patty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesPatty Karuaihe-Martin is steering growth at NamibRe.Patty Karuaihe-Martin has led NamibRe’s growth, sustainability drive, and regional influence. Since the appointment of Patty Karuaihe-Martin in 2014 as Managing Director …
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Yvonne Ike steers Bank of America’s expansion in sub-Saharan Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesYvonne Ike leads Bank of America’s strategic expansion in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on regional growth and impact. Yvonne Ike is the Managing Director and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa …
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Hassatou Diop N’Sele reshape AFDB’s financial influence through bold initiatives.
Hassatou Diop N’Sele is transforming AfDB’s financial power through innovation, climate finance, and strategic capital market leadership across Africa. Since October 2022, Senegalese finance executive Hassatou Diop N’Sele …
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Sylvia Inkoom—The ED steering financial growth at FNB Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesSylvia Inkoom drives First National Bank Ghana’s efforts to expand its corporate banking services and support Ghana’s business communities. Sylvia Inkoom is the Executive Director for Corporate and …
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Aminata Kane to drive Visa’s growth across Africa.
Aminata Kane leads Visa’s West and Central Africa operations to scale inclusive fintech and digital transformation. Aminata Kane, a Senegalese-French business leader, is advancing financial inclusion and digital …