Innovation

Sandiswa Qayi: From Rural Roots to Clean Tech Trailblazer

Born in the rural villages of Eastern Cape, South Africa and shaped by a life split between rural simplicity and urban dynamism, Sandiswa...

Tech Meets Community: Ofentse Manchidi’s Plan to Digitize Rural Commerce

In the vibrant heart of South Africa, where community, resilience, and innovation intertwine, Ofentse Manchidi has emerged as a trailblazing entrepreneur and the...

Oussema Toumi: The Innovator from Tunisia

For Oussema Toumi, entrepreneurship has never been about chasing trends. It’s about solving hard problems with precision and patience. Based in Tunisia and...

Mark Tawana Kumwenda: Building Bridges with Code

Greatness, they say, has an address. Silicon Valley. Shenzhen. London. But no one ever pointed to Cowdray Park, Bulawayo. And that’s exactly why...

Jemaine Jacob: Where Creativity Meets Strategy

Jemaine Jacob is not just the owner of The Suede Room; she is the architect of a creative powerhouse, a conductor of talent,...

Khaled Saleh: Driving Africa’s Growth

Some people are born with a fire inside them, a flame that refuses to be put out no matter how fierce the winds....

Rewriting the Rules of Retail: BuyBox Delivers the Future

In a world where digital shopping is often synonymous with convenience, few have dared to challenge the traditional retail narrative as boldly as...

From Pipes to Purpose: Valecia Sambo’s Journey to Sustainable Change

Valecia Sambo, the founder of Daily Sambo Services, isn’t your typical entrepreneur. She’s a woman on a mission, building a company that does...

From Street Hustler to Digital CEO: The Rise of Velly Bosega

Before digital marketing buzzwords and innovation awards, Velly Bosega was a teenager selling perfume in his school corridors. Before he helped shape Africa’s...

Arch Media Agency: Spotlighting Liberian Success Stories

In a quiet corner of Liberia, a young boy would sit wide-eyed as tales of struggle, triumph, and legacy echoed through the voices...

Innovative Entrepreneurship in Africa: Shaping the Future of the Continent

Africa, often referred to as the “Emerging Continent,” is entering a new era of entrepreneurial innovation and growth. As the world increasingly acknowledges...

OnlyKind: South Africa’s Bold New Face in Branding and Advertising

Leigh-Anne Solanika is a South African trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of OnlyKind – a brand, marketing and advertising agency that leaves no stone...

‘Every Community Deserves Access to Better Financial Solutions’ – Mkuzo Kuwani

Growing up in Lusaka, Zambia, Mkuzo Kuwani was acutely aware of the disparity between potential and access that many Africans face daily. Raised...

Wilfred Chege: Driving Innovation in African Startups

In a rapidly evolving digital era, Africa is emerging as a frontier of technological transformation. Few voices encapsulate this shift better than Kenya’s...

‘Success is Built on Focus and Service’ – The Michael Adonteng Way

There’s a saying in Ghana: “a man who does not cultivate his farm will never harvest a good crop.” For Michael Adonteng, this...

Fifi Mathambo: Pioneering Social Media Innovation

Fifi Mathambo’s journey from a curious young woman in Botswana to a budding entrepreneur in Johannesburg exemplifies the transformative power of creativity. She...

Dennis Modibedi: Bridging Tradition and Modernity in Business

Dennis Modibedi’s journey proves that the road to success is filled with opportunities. Born in the culturally rich town of Kagiso, he transformed...

From Robotics Engineer to African Innovator: The Journey of Emmanuel Maguranyanga

In Harare, Zimbabwe, Emmanuel Maguranyanga began a journey that would transform both his life and the field of robotics in Africa. From a...

How Solomon Gumunyu Revolutionized Web Hosting in Zimbabwe

A critical gap in Zimbabwe’s digital ecosystem – that saw businesses lacking affordable, high-performance hosting solutions and practical digital marketing training tailored for...

Alvin Munene: Pioneering Sustainability Through Kijiji Kwetu

Alvin Munene’s journey began far from the bustling offices of Katumani, in a small rural community in Machakos, a town in the eastern...

Siyabonga Ngwenya: From Designing Posters to Owning Three Dots Media

While growing up Siyabonga Ngwenya never imagined, not even in his wildest dreams, that designing a poster for a church event would create...

The AI Revolution in Public Relations: Ifeoluwa Ariyo-Agbaje

In a world where innovation drives industry, Ifeoluwa Ariyo-Agbaje is at the helm of a profound transformation in public relations. As Co-Founder and...

Saheed Abodunrin: From Oyan to Fintech Pioneer in Africa

Saheed Abodunrin, a Nigerian entrepreneur in the tech space, is at the forefront of a company that provides mobile and digital solutions in...

Pioneering Change: Ridwan Tukale’s Journey from Hargeisa to Innovation

In the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where technology meets aspiration, Ridwan Tukale stands as a pillar of inspiration for many young...

From Selling Sweets to CEO: Mogomotsi Mocuminyane’s Entrepreneurial Journey

From selling sweets as a young boy to the helm of Comfort Digital marketing company, Mogomotsi Mocuminyane was always determined to leave his...

Moses Nweke: Innovating for a Cleaner, Greener Future

What drives an engineer to turn his back on conventional success and embark on a mission to change the world? For Moses Nweke,...

Junior Nkosi: A Young Entrepreneur Aiming High

Junior Nkosi is a young South African entrepreneur and inventor whose innovative ideas and groundbreaking creations in the renewable energy space have demonstrated...

From a Small Town Dreamer to an Industry Builder

From the quiet, dusty roads of rural Shurugwi to the bustling business corridors of Harare, Tinashe Ngirandi’s journey is a testament to the...

The Voice of a New Generation: Chestersment Maphalala’s Impact on Eswatini Media

In the rural village of Kandinda, Eswatini, Chestersment Maphalala defied the limitations of his circumstances to pursue a vision far greater than his...

Monica Chenjerai: Energy Solutions Through Innovation

As a 19-year-old student, Monica Chenjerai clearly remembers how her father’s challenges while running a manufacturing company became a springboard upon which she...

Sijeka Group: Superior Transport and Energy Services

Sijeka Group is a Harare-based company driven by the vision of providing superior services in the transport logistics and energy spaces. At the...

Nancy Numero: Malawi’s Creativity and Innovation Expert

Growing up in the entrepreneurial city of Blantyre, Malawi, Nancy Numero was inspired by the vibrant culture around her. This environment fueled her...

MADE: Taking Advertising to a Higher Level

Ambition was a key driver for South African entrepreneur Makabongwe Gondwe, leading to the founding of MADE Group in 2020. MADE is a...

Metusalem Uushona: From Cape Town to Namibia’s Maritime Leader

The wind roars off the Atlantic, carrying the scent of saltwater and the promise of new beginnings. For Metusalem Uushona, who hails from...

Kekeli Yaw Dorkenoo: Empowering the Next Generation of Startups

For many people in Africa, running a business—especially with little experience or knowledge of a specific industry—can feel as daunting as navigating a...

Peace Hasahya Turns Event Waste into Eco-Revolution.

It’s a scorching Tuesday afternoon, and Peace Masiko Hasahya’s thoughts race back to the day that ignited her journey—a day in 2022, standing...

Angella Babirye: Lamalo Essentials’s Triumph Over Trials

Angella Babirye’s journey from a single mother’s home in the picturesque Busoga region to the helm of a transformative agroecological business is one...

Elias Yirdaw: Bridging the Gap Between Curiosity and Innovation

Born in the quiet town of Ambo, Ethiopia, Elias Yirdaw’s journey from a curious child fascinated by radios to a leading innovator shaping...

Nonhlanhla Mhlongo: Driving Green Innovation in Africa

Nonhlanhla Mhlongo is redefining sustainability through Khwezi Innovations. Her story, etched in the vibrant landscape of South Africa is a testament to the...

Makhala Henson: Pioneering Sustainable Packaging in Lesotho

As the world shifts towards more sustainable practices, Makhala Henson is at the forefront of this movement in Lesotho, with her company Molhen...

Fatuma Ali Pioneering Ethical Leather Practices in Kenya

Engineer Fatuma Ali, a petroleum and natural gas engineer from Kenya, has embarked on an ambitious journey to redefine sustainability in the global...

From Load Shedding to Opportunity: Ntando’s Vision

In the middle of the crippling electricity shortages that gripped South Africa around 2019, Ntando Magagula saw an opportunity to not only become...

Shaheen Price’s GoodApp Simplifies Home Services

South African entrepreneur Shaheen Price is the brains behind GoodApp Home Services, a Cape Town-based company making a positive difference through an innovative...

Nelly Paulser: Building a Design Legacy in Zimbabwe

In a world where entrepreneurship is often associated with risk and uncertainty, Nelly Paulser’s journey stands out as a shining example of what...

William Racinne: Pioneering refrigerated transport solutions through Petit Forestier South Africa

William Racinne, managing director of Petit Forestier South Africa, leads a company with an ambitious vision for growth and sustainability in the South...

Kyle Johnson’s Big Idea: A Future with Flying Cars

Kyle Johnson, a South African entrepreneur, is at the center of a global revolution in the urban transport space, poised to manufacture a...

Dr. Nataliey Bitature: Empowering Africa, One Venture at a Time

Dr. Nataliey Bitature is the embodiment of a new generation of leaders, harnessing the power of entrepreneurship to reshape the fabric of Ugandan...

Postly, Digital Marketing, and the Rise of Tech Entrepreneur Paul Onu

That ‘education is the key to success’ is a statement that Paul Onu, founder and chief executive of leading digital marketing platform Postly,...

Litsitso David Morobi: Harnessing Technology for Africa’s Future

In the heart of Lesotho, where tradition meets modernity, a tech visionary is shaping the future of African technology. Litsitso David Morobi, the...

Liberatha Kawamala: The Warrior Who Fights Plastic with Purpose

In the sprawling city of Dar es Salaam, where over five million people hustle to carve out a living, hope often comes at...