Okocha Nkem: The Mother of Money This young founder has built a unique fintech platform that offers skills acquisition, micro-credits and financial literacy to disadvantaged women in Nigeria.
Rudo Boka-Mutambanengwe: The Tobacco Trader Empowering Farmers Inheriting a struggling but illustrious family business empire, this daughter salvaged Africa’s largest tobacco exchange by expanding trade into new commodities.
Josephine Uwineza: Rwanda’s Unexpected Brewer Never afraid of a challenge, this quinquagenarian is launching Rwanda’s first micro-brewery, 100% women-owned and operated.
Vivienne Taa: From Airline to Fashion Runways This Kenyan marketing pro lost her longtime job but channeled all her energy and focus into building a new fashion business which has since taken off.
Mariam Bibi Umarji: Dogged in the Face of Crisis Seven years into the building of a successful Mozambican consulting firm, this founder remains determined in light of economic and political crisis.
Lelemba Chitembo Phiri: Empowering Africa’s Unbanked Entrepreneurs An entrepreneur at heart, this Zamibian joined forces with a newly established start-up providing financial services to underserved communities.
Florence Okot: What’s a Little Debt Financing After The Ravages of War? The founder of Yellow Star food processing company combines economic success with women’s empowerment, sourcing supplies from women in war-ravaged regions of North Uganda
Zaeemah Robinson: Behind the Scenes of a Holistic and Wellness Market An interview with the founder of a health and wellness market in Cape Town shares her best practice secrets.
The Ladies of Double Dee’s: Kenya’s Busty Girls’ Besties Meet the four founders aiming to revolutionize lingerie for ladies with curves in Kenya. Warning! Ladies in underwear ahead …
Elizabeth Howard: Crowd investing in the future of Africa Disillusioned with the financial crisis, she quit her PhD to launch an investment platform connecting global investors with African growth ventures.
Anyi Asonganyi: Going Glam in Douala Meet the make-up artist from Cameroon bursting with confidence and talent!
Helen Njoroge: The Lucrative Business of Helping Others Find Business This millennial launched an online platform facilitating access to procurement opportunities in Kenya for women and other disadvantaged groups.
