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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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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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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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Manufacturing
Aliko Dangote (The Industrialist)
Aliko Dangote (The Industrialist)
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Mesfin Tasew (The Aviation Hub Maker)
Mesfin Tasew (The Aviation Hub Maker)
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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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Technology
Water from the Air: How Moroccan Engineers are Harnessing Mist for Life
In the arid regions of Morocco, Aissa Derhem and his team are making water out of thin air, utilising ancient observations and modern materials science.
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Lighting the Off-Grid: How Olugbenga Olubanjo is Powering Nigeria with Recycled Laptop Cells
Olugbenga Olubanjo is democratizing energy through "Capsules": portable solar batteries that small businesses can rent for less than the price of a candle.
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Construction
Bricks of the Future: How Nelson Boateng is Paving Ghana with Recycled Plastic
Nelson Boateng is solving the urban waste crisis by transforming "trash" into the literal foundation of Ghana’s infrastructure.
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Solar
Solar Power for the Smallholder: How ColdHubs is Solving Africa's Food Spoilage Crisis
Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu is a "Hardware Maker" with a mission: using renewable energy to ensure that no African farmer loses their harvest to the sun.
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Circular Economy
The Alchemist of Gikomba: How Suave Kenya Turns Thrift-Market Scraps into Urban Luxury
Mohamed Awale is proving that "upcycled" can be sophisticated: transforming Nairobi’s textile waste into bespoke fashion.
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Nairobi
The Scale Up: How Denri Africa Built a Kenyan Backpack Empire
Njeka Mwangi challenged the import mindset by building a manufacturing powerhouse that prioritises local pride and industrial scale.
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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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The Zimbabwean Tech Billionaire Who Built Africa’s Digital Backbone
Strive Masiyawa is widely regarded as Zimbabwe’s most influential technology entrepreneur and one of Africa’s pioneering tech billionaires. As the founder of Econet Group, his work has helped shape mobile telecommunications, fintech, and digital infrastructure across more than 20 countries. His story is not only about wealth creation, but about resilience, long‑term vision, and building African solutions for African problems.
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