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New Continental Awards Set to Spotlight African Women Driving Change in the WASH Sector
Across Africa, access to clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene remains one of the most critical development challenges. Behind many of the...
Meet the Innovators Powering Africa’s Tech Ecosystem in 2025
Crest Africa’s Tech Power List 2025 is a clear and intentional recognition of the people driving Africa’s technology ecosystem forward. This initiative is...
Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili: A Lifetime Devoted to Integrity, Institutions and Public Good
There are individuals whose careers are measured by titles and there are those whose lives are measured by the systems they leave stronger...
Africa’s Business Heroes 2025: Celebrating the Top 3 Entrepreneurs
After a powerful day of pitches and careful judging, the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes competition has named its Top 3 finalists. These entrepreneurs...
Global Innovation Shifts as 34 African Female Founders Secure Spots in the Aurora Top 100
When Aurora unveiled its Top 100 women-led startups for 2026, it did more than publish a ranking. It issued a clear signal about...
Nicole Maske: The Woman Redefining Investment and Entrepreneurship in Namibia
There are people who step into the world as if carrying a lantern that was lit long before they understood their purpose. Their...
The Power 100: Africa’s Leading Women in Real Estate
There is a new force in African real estate and it stands firmly in the hands of women who understand the business in...
Award-Winning Renew Capital Launches New Headquarters in Morocco
Renew Capital has been named East Africa Fund Manager of the Year at SuperReturn Africa, a recognition that reflects the strength of its...
Africa’s Innovation Future: The Five Finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have announced the five teams that have reached the finalist stage of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in...
Celebrating African Women Driving Progress in Web3 and AI
This year’s global list of the Most Inspirational Women in Web3 and AI has drawn attention to outstanding women from every part of...
South Africa’s Women Leaders Signal a New Economic Frontier at the 22nd Standard Bank Top Women Awards
South Africa’s most influential women in business and public leadership converged at the Sandton Convention Centre this week for the 22nd Standard Bank...
Celebrating the 2025 GAN Impact Fund Winners and Their Work for Women and Girls
The Global Activist Network (GAN) has selected two changemakers for the 2025 Impact Fund who are already creating strong results for women and...
BimaLab Africa 2025 Celebrates Africa’s Leading InsurTech Startups
BimaLab Africa is redefining how insurance works across the continent. At the 2025 BimaLab InsurTech Summit, 35 startups were celebrated for pioneering solutions...
Africa Builds Its Own AI Future with New Infrastructure Cohort
Africa is entering a new phase of digital development where countries no longer want to depend on foreign systems to run their data,...
Andrews Akoto-Addo Guides Ghanaian Startups Towards Growth
Ghana’s startup ecosystem is experiencing a renaissance, driven by entrepreneurs eager to develop innovative, sustainable businesses that generate economic growth and social change....
Innovative Sandra Chukwudozie Sparks Change in Nigeria’s Renewable Energy
In the vibrant landscape of Nigerian entrepreneurship, Sandra Chukwudozie stands out as a beacon of innovation and youthful drive. As the founder of...
Seedstars and SANAD TAF Launch New Programme to Close the Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa and the Middle East
In a decisive push to close one of the world’s most persistent financing gaps, Swiss emerging-market investor Seedstars has joined forces with the...
Africa’s New Wave of Women Innovators Takes Centre Stage as Five Founders Win Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge
Five women entrepreneurs were named winners of the inaugural Tech FoundHER Africa Challenge, securing more than $100,000 in equity-free capital at a ceremony...
Kola Market and Shecluded Join Forces to Empower African Entrepreneurs
In a stride towards fostering entrepreneurship across Africa, Kola Market has announced a strategic partnership with Shecluded, a leading women-focused financial inclusion and...
The African Youth Catalyst: Namatai Kwekweza’s Journey to a Continental Milestone
At 26, Namatai Kwekweza has become one of Africa’s most compelling young leaders, not for her political confrontation, but for her ability to...
African Women Take the Spotlight at PAWENpreneur Awards 2025
The PAWENpreneur Awards 2025 are set to celebrate African women driving transformation, innovation and social impact across the continent. This annual event recognizes...
NSBC Announces 2025 SME Champions
South Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape took centre stage on Thursday as the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) announced the winners of the 17th Annual...
Tosin Faniro-Dada: Catalyst for Africa’s Tech Revolution
Tosin Faniro-Dada has emerged as a formidable force in Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, leveraging her expertise as an ecosystem builder and investor to...
Africa’s Fintech and Finance Trailblazers Shine at AFIS Awards 2025
The AFIS Awards 2025 ceremony at the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) in Morocco yesterday highlighted the growing entrepreneurial and financial influence of African...
Four African Startups Selected for Global Program Boosting Creator-Led Ventures
The Creators Ventures Accelerator has launched this week, bringing together founders and content creators from around the world. Selected from 1,131 applications spanning...
Celltell Chairman Dr. Kludjeson to Address Ghana Social Enterprise Forum
The upcoming Ghana Social Enterprise Forum 2025 promises to be an influential gathering, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs and innovators committed to...
A Decade of Excellence: ORÍKÌ and the Rise of Joycee Awosika
As ORÍKÌ marks its 10th anniversary, it stands as a testament to ingenuity, resilience and visionary leadership in Nigeria’s wellness and beauty industry....
The LHoFT Catapult Program Showcases a New Wave of Inclusive Innovators
As the global conversation around financial inclusion gathers pace, a new generation of African entrepreneurs is redefining how innovation can serve the continent’s...
Abiola’s MyQura Inspiring a New Generation of Women Business Leaders
Abiola Hakeemat Etti-Ayilara’s journey as the founder and CEO of MyQura exemplifies resilience, innovation and a deep commitment to transforming healthcare across Africa....
The Power of Her Pitch: Standard Bank Unveils Basali 2025 Finalists
A wave of anticipation sweeps across South Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape as the Top 10 finalists of Standard Bank’s Basali Business Pitch Competition 2025...
Global African Creatives Unite for Change with ONE Campaign
In a decisive move to bridge creativity and activism, the ONE Campaign has launched its Diaspora Creative Council, a first-of-its-kind collective of African...
Tony Elumelu Foundation Scoops 2025 Appeal of Conscience Award
In a significant milestone that underscores its influence and commitment to African development, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has been honored with the...
Investing in Women Leaders: A New Chapter for Health Leadership in East Africa
In 2026, WomenLift Health will continue its East Africa Leadership Journey, a program that has already supported women leaders across the region to...
Cascador-Nurtured Entrepreneurs Break New Ground
In recent months, a remarkable wave of accomplishments among young African entrepreneurs has demonstrated the transformative power of innovation, resilience and strategic mentorship....
Aqua Clara Kenya CEO Selected for Reckitt Catalyst 2025 Cohort
John Nyagwencha, CEO of Aqua Clara Kenya (ACK), has been selected to join the prestigious Reckitt Catalyst 2025 global cohort of entrepreneurs. This...
Gheida Abdala Omar Selected for NextGen2030 Youth and AI Summit 2025
Gheida Abdala Omar, a young African innovator and mentor, is taking her passion for technology and social impact to a global stage. She...
Celebrating Dr Jesca Nkwabi’s Global Recognition for Driving Economic Growth
When leaders rise, they do more than build companies, they shape futures. Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi’s recognition among the 100 Global Women Icons...
African Scientists Recognised in Prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship
The Royal Academy of Engineering has welcomed 74 new Fellows into its ranks, a cohort drawn from across the spectrum of technology and...
Empowering African Entrepreneurs: Leveraging Value Chains and Capital for Growth
As Africa continues to emerge as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurial innovation and economic development, the importance of robust value chains and accessible...
Äänit Prize 2025: Nigerian, Gambian and South African Ventures Recognised
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has named Nigerian social entrepreneur Dr Sunday Ochai, founder of EduRise, as the main winner of its 2025 Äänit...
Zambian Entrepreneur Honoured for Pioneering Role in Manufacturing
At the 2025 Manufacturers Month Gala Dinner in Lusaka, Ruth Ironside, Founder and Chief Executive of Mupapa Wood Limited, was named recipient of...
WomHub Builds Ecosystem for Women in STEM Africa
WomHub, in partnership with the Visa Foundation, has announced the 2025 cohort of its STEM is Everywhere programme, a flagship initiative designed to...
Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs Take the Spotlight at AWIEF Awards 2025
In late October, Cape Town will host the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards, one of the continent’s most anticipated stages...
17 Organisations Selected to Scale Social Impact Enterprises in Africa
Africa’s entrepreneurial journey is being rewritten not only by daring founders but also by the institutions that stand behind them. GrowthAfrica has announced...
Ghana Social Enterprise Forum 2025: Catalyzing Social Innovation Through Technology
The Ghana Social Enterprise Forum 2025 is set to be an influential gathering that promises to reshape the landscape of social entrepreneurship in...
Mandela Rhodes Foundation Announces 2025 Äänit Prize Finalists
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has announced the four finalists for the prestigious Äänit Prize, underscoring Africa’s growing reputation as a crucible of entrepreneurial...
Kenya, Benin, South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria Shine at WAYA 2025 Awards
A new generation of women entrepreneurs in Africa is transforming agribusiness with innovation, resilience and leadership. The Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards...
Opportunities and Challenges for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Recently, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) convened the International Business Conference and Expo at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island,...
R300 Million Women Entrepreneurship Fund Launched: A New Era for Female-Led Businesses in South Africa
In a landmark move for gender-inclusive economic growth, South african Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams officially launched the R300 million Women...
Abimbola Adebakin’s Free Webinar to Empower African Entrepreneurs
In an era where entrepreneurship is increasingly vital to economic growth across West Africa, the need for sustainable business practices has never been...
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