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Hakainde Hichilema

Zambia’s president Hichilema wins second term, makes jobs, economic promises

By Sharon Ola
Crest Africa unveils top 50 African entrepreneurs defining the continent's future in 2026 Crest Africa has officially unveiled Crest Africa's Top 50 African Entrepreneurs Defining the Continent's Future in 2026, recognising founders, innovators and business leaders whose enterprises are contributing to economic growth, job creation, innovation and development across Africa, with the list officially released on August 11, 2026. The recognition continues Crest Africa's commitment to celebrating African excellence and increasing the visibility of individuals whose work is creating measurable impact. It follows the platform's 2025 recognition initiatives, including Leaders Shaping Africa 2025, Top 50 Voices in African Tech 2025, and Power 100: The UK's Most Influential African Entrepreneurs. Together, these initiatives have allowed Crest Africa to document individuals contributing to the continent's progress across leadership, technology, business and entrepreneurship. This year's list turns attention to entrepreneurs building enterprises that address challenges, create opportunities and contribute to Africa's development across sectors. The fifty honourees reflect the breadth of entrepreneurship emerging across the continent, where founders are combining industry knowledge, innovation and leadership to build businesses capable of creating both economic and social value. Among those recognised is Uzoma Onwudinjo, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Centre for Executive Excellence and Founder of Iconium Consulting Agency. Her work in executive education and institutional development has contributed to the professional development of more than 1,000 executives, including ministers, federal commissioners, legislators, senior public sector leaders and heads of courts. Her executive programmes have also extended across the United Kingdom, France, Morocco, Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates. Also featured is Margaret Obasi, Founder and CEO of Maziza, a Nigerian food manufacturing company transforming indigenous African crops into functional foods focused on the prevention and management of diabetes and other non communicable diseases. A clinical nutritionist with previous leadership experience at Nestlé, Obasi combines nutrition science, food innovation, sustainable manufacturing and agricultural value addition while creating opportunities for local producers. Technology and the future of work are represented by Samuel Aleonomoh, Founder and CEO of RolepilotAI. The software engineer is developing an AI powered career platform focused on digital skills development, career readiness and access to employment opportunities for African professionals, with a broader vision of equipping millions of Africans for the changing world of work. In healthcare, Sampson Agboola, Founder and CEO of imisi HealthCARE LTD, is building AI driven healthcare infrastructure designed to support governments, insurers, healthcare providers and employers in delivering more connected and data driven healthcare. The company has also co created Confam Health, an NHIA compliant micro health insurance product focused on expanding affordable health coverage to underserved Nigerians. The creative economy is represented by Rhoda Ogbeide, Founder of Lhaude Africa, whose work supports creative entrepreneurs through education, community and global trade. Her work has also included intercultural trade projects connecting Nigeria with markets including China, the United States and India. Across the full list are entrepreneurs working in artificial intelligence, agriculture, education, healthcare, climate innovation, real estate, cybersecurity, logistics, media, fashion, professional services and other areas of enterprise. Their businesses demonstrate the different ways entrepreneurship is influencing Africa's development, from strengthening local industries and creating employment to expanding access to services and developing solutions for communities. Crest Africa's Top 50 African Entrepreneurs Defining the Continent's Future in 2026 goes beyond commercial success to recognise entrepreneurs creating employment, solving real world challenges, strengthening industries, attracting opportunities and building businesses with the potential to leave a lasting mark on Africa. Through the recognition, Crest Africa also seeks to bring greater attention to the stories behind these enterprises and provide a platform where entrepreneurial achievement can inspire collaboration, visibility and the next generation of African founders. Crest Africa

Crest Africa unveils top 50 African entrepreneurs defining the continent’s future in 2026

By Femi Akinyemi
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That lunatic repatriation demand by looters’ republic

By Abiodun Awolaja
Jonathat at annual GJF Democracy Dialogue

Jonathan advises African nations to develop democratic systems reflecting history

By Ishola Michael
Africa’s malaria malaria vaccine in Oyo Mosquito's image Severe Malaria Mosquito's image Malaria can become

Climate change redraws Africa’s malaria map, East Africa hardest hit

By Sade Oguntola
health stakeholders

Stakeholders commit to 10-point digital health agenda for Africa

By Bioluwatife Akinyemi
AI for the 2027 elections On subsidy removal energy availability Atiku’s subsidy proposal on Nigeria’s electricity Nigerian cement Power Minister administration of justice the NYSC reform IEA for Nigeria The republic Tinubu and Makinde the Lagos gold refinery EFCC Chairman should Nigeria’s aviation fuel crisis Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee global energy crisis note to IGP Tunji Disu on loan Amupitan’s INEC electronic transmission of systems & society

Projects are not a power system: Is Minister Tegbe confused?

By Olarinre Salako
League of Nigerian Columnists

Xenophobia: African leaders must rethink development strategies — Media experts

By Tunbosun Ogundare
the Oyo rescue Maryam Sanda and Tinubu

Brazil as Euro Africa on American soil

By Farooq Kperogi
the camera

25 years after a green dress changed Search, the camera is becoming Africa’s storefront

By Tribune Online
Dare Art Alade, Darey, returns to music, haitus

From Tain to the world: Glenmorangie taps Africa’s top creative voices, rewrites whisky story

By Rotimi Ige
LASWA ferry safety development programme

LASWA concludes module three of Africa’s ferry safety development programme

By Tola Adenubi

Echoes of Heritage: Celebrating African culture and creativity in Woolwich

By Tribune Online

Alternative lenders gain ground in West Africa as asset-backed financing expands

By Tribune Online
Prof Toyin Falola at TOFAC 2025,

Africa and the Imperatives of Leadership

By Toyin Falola
D’banj on Africa

Africa is filled with incredible talent waiting for the right opportunity —D’banj

By Seyi Sokoya
ECOWAS festival Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

ECOWAS parliament backs customs harmonisation, affordable finance for MSMEs

By Kazeem Biriowo
Augusto&Co LOGO Augusto & Co projects

S&P Global to acquire majority stake in Agusto & Co., boosting Africa’s credit ratings market

By Chima Nwokoji
Ralph Mupita

MTN CEO, Ralph Mupita, advocates for borderless Africa to drive economic growth

By Rotimi Ige
ALU tech leadership programme

Varsity, firm partner for tech leadership programme

By Tunbosun Ogundare

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