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Tonee Ndungu: Architecting Equity in the Silicon Savannah
From co-founding NAILAB to digitising community trust with Tribbe, Tonee Ndungu is building the systems that will define Africa's digital future
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Textiles
The Luxury Standard: How Jokajok is Crafting Kenya’s Leather Legacy
Ted Kwaka is shifting the narrative of African quality by creating leather goods that rival the finest European fashion houses.
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Textiles
The King of Knitwear: How Laduma Ngxokolo Built a Global Luxury Empire from South African Wool
From a university thesis to the runways of Paris, Laduma Ngxokolo has transformed traditional Xhosa beadwork into a global luxury brand, all while keeping production 100% in South Africa.
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Sustainable Fashion
Theo Baloyi: Walking the Journey of African Excellence
From a 7-hour airport layover to 32 stores across the continent, Theo Baloyi’s Bathu sneakers are a masterclass in authenticity and community-driven innovation.
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Precision Farming
Najim Abdulrazak: Cultivating the Future of African AgriTech
Najim Abdulrazak, CEO of Noba Africa, is pioneering agricultural transformation in Nigeria by using data-driven insights to empower smallholder farmers.
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Sustainable Fashion
Abrima Erwiah: Empowering Ghana’s Artisans through Studio 189
Designer Abrima Erwiah is transforming the "Made in Ghana" narrative by creating an eco-friendly fashion hub that connects local craftsmanship with global markets.
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Circular Economy
Nzambi Matee: Engineering a Sustainable Future from Plastic Waste
Discover how materials engineer Nzambi Matee transforms Nairobi’s plastic crisis into durable, affordable paving stones stronger than concrete.
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Food Processing
William Gwata: The Engineer Who Mechanized the Soul of Southern African Food
For generations, making Sadza at scale was back-breaking labour. William Gwata engineered the Gwatamatic, the industrial stirrer that revolutionised commercial kitchens across Zimbabwe.
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Graphite Anode, Fast-Charging
The Man Who Powered the World: Rachid Yazami’s Quest for the 5-Minute Charge
98% of the world's lithium-ion batteries use his invention. Now, Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami is disrupting the global EV market again with “Non-Linear Voltage” technology that charges a car in under 10 minutes.
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Green Ammonia
Feeding the World from the Nile: How Orascom is Leading the Green Ammonia Revolution
Egypt is no longer just an ancient wonder; it’s a green energy powerhouse. Through Orascom Construction, Nassef Sawiris is commissioning Africa’s first integrated green hydrogen plant to power the global shipping and food industries.
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Automotive Manufacturing
The Neo Revolution: How Nassim Belkhayat Built Morocco’s First Homegrown Car Brand
Morocco is the top car manufacturer in Africa, but for years, it built for others. Now, with Neo Motors, Nassim Belkhayat has delivered the nation's first 100% Moroccan-capital car brand to the streets.
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Sustainable Fashion, Manufacturing
From Recycled yires to Global Runways: The $100M Empire of Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu turned a $5,000 loan into a global footwear empire. By reimagining traditional Ethiopian tire-sole shoes, she created soleRebels—the world's first fair-trade footwear brand to reach 55+ countries.
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CyberTech
Defying the Dunes: How Fatou M’bodj is Building Mauritania’s Digital Fortress
Most people see Mauritania as a land of sand and silence. But Fatou M’bodj sees a digital fortress. In a region where connectivity is a luxury and data is vulnerable, she isn't just building a tech company; she’s building the 'Cyber-Shield' of the Sahel. This is the story of Raddo Technologies: the maker proving that the desert is the next great cloud frontier.
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Electric Vehicles (EV)
The Drive-to-Own Revolution: The Maker Turning Luanda’s "Invisible" Drivers into Business Owners
Most investors wouldn't touch an informal motorcycle taxi in Luanda. Leri Da Costa didn't just touch it; he professionalised it. By securing Angola’s first-ever international VC seed round, his startup, Anda, is doing what was once called impossible: replacing the noisy petrol engines of the city with a digital-first, electric 'Drive-to-Own' fleet.
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HealthTech, Assistive Tech
The AI That Hears What Google Misses: How Intron Health Is Decoding the African Voice
Medical documentation is slow, but for African doctors, Western AI makes it impossible by failing to recognise local accents. Tobi Olatunji’s Intron Health is fixing the 'Acoustic Gap.' By training AI on over 200 distinct African dialects, they are saving doctors seven hours a week and ensuring that no patient’s story is lost in translation.
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