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African Leadership Institute Announces 2026 Fellows Focused on Growth and Transformation
A new group of African leaders has been selected for the 2026 Tutu Fellowship and the impact could go far beyond individual recognition....
Temitope Runsewe Wins African Business Titan of the Year Award at AfriHeritage 2026
When Temitope Runsewe stepped onto the stage in Accra to receive the African Business Titan of the Year award, the moment captured years...
Six African Women Among Top Finalists in She Shapes AI Global Awards
Six African women have been named among the finalists for the 2025/26 She Shapes AI Global Awards, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in...
African Finalists Set to Take on the World at Global Startup Awards Grand Finale in Malta
The Global Startup Awards, the world’s largest independent startup ecosystem competition, is creating new opportunities for African innovators to grow, connect with investors...
38 Africans Selected Among 101 Global Urban Leaders in 2026 Local Pathways Fellowship
A new generation of urban leaders is being mobilised across continents, as the 2026 cohort of the Local Pathways Fellowship (LPF), an initiative...
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Opens Applications for 2027 to Support Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders
Applications for the 2027 intake of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation scholarship programme are now open, offering young Africans an opportunity to pursue postgraduate...
African Startups Step Forward as Semifinalists in the 2026 Harvard African New Venture Competition
A new group of African startups is gaining international attention after being selected as semifinalists in the 2026 African New Venture Competition, part...
Women in Leadership Summit & Awards 2025: Africa’s Female Vanguard Rewrites the Growth Story
At a moment when Africa is recalibrating its growth model toward innovation, climate resilience and inclusive finance, the Women in Leadership Summit &...
30 Women Leaders Selected for 2026 WomenLift Health Southern Africa Leadership Journey
WomenLift Health has introduced its 2026 Southern Africa Leadership Journey cohort, bringing together 30 women leaders who are shaping the future of public...
Zambian Young Leader Genesis Mwamba Wins 2026 Young Impact Champion Award
Dr Genesis Mwamba, a medical doctor and founder of the Lead Me Back Foundation, has been recognized for his remarkable contribution to youth...
Africa’s Top 25 AI in Healthcare Voices 2026 Signals a New Era for Data-Driven Health Systems
Africa’s healthcare systems are changing. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant concept discussed in labs. It is being applied in hospitals, clinics,...
Dr Fola Aina Fellowship 2026 Selects New Leaders to Drive Growth, Governance and Social Impact in Nigeria
The Dr Fola Aina Fellowship has announced the selected fellows for Cohort II 2026, marking a new phase for a leadership initiative focused...
Five African Green Entrepreneurs Selected for Prestigious Youth Ecopreneur Awards
Five young African entrepreneurs have emerged among eight global finalists in the Youth Ecopreneur Awards, standing out from more than 1,500 applicants across...
African Changemakers Named Finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards
In towns and cities across Africa, young people are quietly solving problems that affect daily life. They are building climate solutions, improving health...
Mozambique’s Lidia Brito Tapped for Priority Africa Role in New UNESCO Shake‑up
In a strategic bid to rewire its global agenda around inclusion and innovation, UNESCO Director‑General Khaled El‑Enany has appointed a trio of senior...
Capital Solutions and Siemens Stiftung Empowers 100 Ugandan Women Change Makers
Capital Solutions Limited, in partnership with Siemens Stiftung, has concluded the 2025 Women Income Generating Opportunity Initiative (WIGOI) and Ugandan Change Makers programs,...
African Women Leaders Dominate SparkUp Initiative’s Highly Competitive 2026 Global Fellowship
A new generation of women-led organisations many rooted in African communities and operating with global ambition, has moved firmly into the international spotlight....
IIF Unveils 2026 Future Leaders Cohort With Strong African Representation
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) has announced its 2026 cohort of the Future Leaders Group (FLG), naming 60 high-performing executives drawn from...
Africa’s Social Innovators Shine at the Schwab Foundation Awards 2026
The Schwab Foundation Awards 2026 have recognised 21 social entrepreneurs and innovators for building practical solutions to some of the world’s biggest social...
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...
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