The inaugural Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC), 2025, convened some of the continent’s most dynamic business leaders, innovators, and policymakers on Thursday, September 18, at the Rose of …
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Meet Delese Darko, the woman who puts Ghana’s FDA on the WHO Map.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesDelese Mimi Darko leads Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority, strengthens regulatory systems and positions Ghana as a key player in African pharmaceutical governance. Delese Mimi Darko holds a …
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Proscovia Nabbanja is teering Uganda’s state oil company toward production.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesProscovia Nabbanja is shaping the trajectory of Uganda’s oil and gas sector with a mix of technical expertise and government experience. Proscovia Nabbanja is a pioneering figure in …
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Nana Achiaa Ankrah moves to tackle malnutrition in Ghana.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesNana Achiaa Ankrah is tackling child malnutrition in Ghana through Arise Foods, blending entrepreneurship with nutrition advocacy. Dr Nana Achiaa Ankrah, a Ghanaian pharmacist and agro-food entrepreneur, has …
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Frehiwot Tamiru—The businesswoman steering growth at Ethio Telecom.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesFrehiwot Tamiru is transforming Ethiopia’s telecom sector to meet the country’s digital future. Frehiwot Tamiru has been on the leadership board of Ethio Telecom since July 2018, overseeing …
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BabesGotBytes moves to close the gender gap in SA tech sector.
In South Africa’s tech scene, BabesGotBytes is redefining opportunities for women and narrowing the gender divide. South Africa’s tech industry has a glaring gender gap. Women make up …
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AFCC to showcase women redefining business leadership across Africa.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesThe Africa Female CEO Conference (AFCC) is set to spotlight the continent’s most influential women business leaders who are breaking boundaries and shaping Africa’s economic future. Taking place …
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Lamide Akinola drives digital commerce expansion at Glovo Nigeria.
by Faith Jamesby Faith JamesLamide Akinola is steering Glovo Nigeria’s growth through digital expansion and local market integration. Lamide Akinola joined Glovo in 2021 as the Head of Q-commerce for sub-Saharan Africa. …
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Meet Ursula Mabolia, a champion for Congolese women and children.
Ursula Mabolia has transformed her grief into action by empowering fatherless girls, women, and children through education and advocacy. Ursula Mabolia was just five years old when she …
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Vimbai Masiyiwa—the woman who co-founded the first Black female-owned safari group.
Vimbai Masiyiwa is transforming African tourism into a locally-owned, women-led, eco-conscious engine for community empowerment. In 2020, Zimbabwean entrepreneur Vimbai Masiyiwa co-founded Batoka Africa with her mother, Tsitsi …