• Africa-First: How the Tony Elumelu Foundation Is Redefining Venture Pipelines

    Africa-First: How the Tony Elumelu Foundation Is Redefining Venture Pipelines

    Africa-first: Global corporations are under growing pressure to diversify supply chains and deliver measurable social impact. Meanwhile, African entrepreneurs are producing solutions that are bold, market-ready, and deeply attuned to local realities. The problem is not innovation; it is access. Corporate procurement systems are often built for legacy suppliers, leaving new and agile ventures shut …

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  • Tafadzwa Chikwereti Is Helping Farmers Make Smarter Decisions with AI

    Tafadzwa Chikwereti Is Helping Farmers Make Smarter Decisions with AI

    For Tafadzwa Chikwereti, technology is not replacing farmers’ knowledge—it is enhancing it. For generations, farming has relied on experience, observation and instinct. Today, those instincts are being strengthened by technology. Artificial intelligence, satellite imagery and digital advisory platforms are changing how farmers understand their crops, respond to changing weather patterns and make decisions that directly …

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  • Tawanda Maruza Is Expanding Solar Energy Access in Zimbabwe

    Tawanda Maruza Is Expanding Solar Energy Access in Zimbabwe

    For Tawanda Maruza, renewable energy offers more than an alternative power source—it offers the opportunity to build stronger communities and more resilient businesses. Electricity powers opportunity. It keeps businesses running, students learning after sunset and healthcare facilities operating when communities need them most. Yet for many households and businesses across Africa, reliable access to electricity …

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  • Matilde Rungo Is Helping Mozambican Businesses Navigate the Digital Future

    Matilde Rungo Is Helping Mozambican Businesses Navigate the Digital Future

    Many businesses struggle not because digital tools are unavailable, but because they lack the expertise to implement them strategically. Successful digital transformation requires more than software—it requires leadership, planning, and a clear understanding of how technology creates value. That is where Matilde Rungo has found her purpose. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of …

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  • How Septiya Muhandu Is Giving Agricultural Waste a Second Life Through Green Fire

    How Septiya Muhandu Is Giving Agricultural Waste a Second Life Through Green Fire

    Across Zambia, charcoal remains one of the most widely used sources of cooking fuel. For millions of households, it is an everyday necessity. Yet its widespread use has also contributed to one of the country’s biggest environmental challenges: deforestation. Septiya Muhandu believes the solution is not simply to ask people to stop using charcoal—it is …

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  • Bright Phiri Is Turning Waste into Clean Energy in Zambia

    Bright Phiri Is Turning Waste into Clean Energy in Zambia

    Every harvest season leaves behind more than food. Across Zambia, agricultural residues accumulate in fields, often burned or discarded with little thought to their potential. For Bright Phiri, those leftovers represent something entirely different: an opportunity to generate clean energy, reduce environmental waste and build a more sustainable future. As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive …

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  • Tembo Cleopatra Is Transforming Education in Zambia

    Tembo Cleopatra Is Transforming Education in Zambia

    Tembo Cleopatra believes schools can do far more than deliver lessons. They can nurture character, unlock potential and prepare young people to become future leaders in their communities and beyond. Through Sante City Academy Limited, she is building an institution that places learning at the centre of long-term social and economic development, demonstrating how entrepreneurship …

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  • Dumisani Ntini Is Advancing Corporate Governance in Africa

    Dumisani Ntini Is Advancing Corporate Governance in Africa

    For Botswana entrepreneur Dumisani Ntini, this challenge became an opportunity to rethink how African businesses approach corporate governance. Through the Global Governance Group, he is helping organisations build stronger foundations—demonstrating that good governance is not reserved for multinational corporations but is essential for businesses of every size. Rethinking governance for Africa’s growing businesses Corporate governance …

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  • Bakang Keimetswe Is Showcasing Botswana Through Tourism

    Bakang Keimetswe Is Showcasing Botswana Through Tourism

    Bakang Keimetswe is building a business around that idea. Through Afrigetaway (Pty) Ltd, she is creating travel experiences that connect visitors with the country’s natural beauty and cultural richness while supporting the growth of a more inclusive and sustainable tourism industry. Her work reflects a growing movement across Africa, where entrepreneurs are redefining tourism by …

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  • Ratidzo Murwisi Is Redefining Botswana's Events Industry

    Ratidzo Murwisi Is Redefining Botswana’s Events Industry

    In Botswana, Ratidzo Murwisi recognised this changing landscape and saw an opportunity where others saw a simple frozen treat. Through The Popsicle Co, she has transformed artisanal popsicles into an experience-driven business that brings colour, creativity and contemporary flair to celebrations, corporate events and lifestyle gatherings. Her journey demonstrates how entrepreneurs can create value by …

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