Helen Okereke is a dynamic software engineer passionate about robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). With expertise in web development, database management, and multiple programming languages—including C, …
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Female EntrepreneursHealthHealthTechImpactInnovationSocial ImpactTech
DabaDoc—Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni’s move to boost healthcare access across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesGrowing up in Morocco, Zineb Drissi-Kaitouni, founder of DabaDoc saw the inefficiencies in accessing healthcare. Seeking medical attention involved long waiting times, difficulty securing appointments, and limited availability …
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BusinessEducationSciennce and TechnologyTech
Ivy Barley is on a mission to empower African women in STEM.
South African tech enthusiast Ivy Barley is building a space where African women can lead in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Ivy Barley’s epiphany came when she worked …
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BusinessFinanceFinancial InclusionFintech
Farida Bedwei is revolutionising Ghana’s microfinance landscape with Logiciel Ltd.
Farida Nana Efua Bedwei is a Ghanaian software engineer who advocates for disability rights. At just one year old, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and at the …
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BusinessFintechImpactSMEsSocial ImpactTech
These six transformative startup are pioneered by African women.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesIn recent years, the wave of female entrepreneurship in Africa has gained momentum, with women from diverse backgrounds leveraging technology to innovate solutions for pressing societal issues. From …
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BusinessRide-hailingTechTransportation
Damilola Olokesusi—the woman fixing Nigeria’s traffic and carbon footprint crisis with Shuttlers.
Damilola Olokesusi is helping to reduce Nigeria’s traffic problem and carbon footprint. According to recent reports, daily commuting significantly impacts individual carbon footprints, with transportation accounting for roughly …
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BusinessEducationFemale EntrepreneursGender InclusionInnovationSciennce and Technology
Ethel Cofie is creating a safe space for women in Africa’s tech ecosystem.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesEthel Cofie, a visionary leader and entrepreneur from Ghana, is helping to empower women to thrive in the tech sector. Through her EDEL Technology Consulting and Women in …
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BusinessInnovationStartupTech
Meet Rebecca Enonchong, Cameroonian technopreneur who built a global tech brand.
Cameroonian-born tech pioneer Rebecca Enonchong grew from a curious teenager to one of Africa’s leading tech advocates. At just 15, she took a job selling door-to-door newspaper subscriptions, …
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Gender EqualityImpactSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Bisola Alabi grants women tech access—Leads Heels and Tech.
Olayinka Onipede, a former stay-at-home mom, knows what it feels like to be stuck. After years of raising her daughter, she wanted to return to work without sacrificing …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologyTechYouth Empowerment
Arielle Kitio Tsamo empowers African youth with digital literacy.
Arielle Kitio Tsamo has redefined education in Africa by championing digital skills among young people. She is a software engineer and social entrepreneur from Cameroon. In 2017, she …