MCHINJI, Malawi—On a quiet stretch of land in Mchinji, where most young people dream of escaping farming rather than embracing it, Daniel Chibwe is cultivating something far bigger than crops. He is growing an idea. At 28, Chibwe has become part of a new generation of African agripreneurs determined to prove that agriculture is not …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …