30 celebrated technopreneurs under 30 who are making Africa proud

7. Leonida Mutuku, 29, Kenya
Founder, Intelipro

Intelipro is a company that develops cloud-based applications to help businesses make data work for them. They create advanced analytics solutions to help their clients build a deep knowledge about their business operations, their brand, their customers and their industry.

8. Chris Kwekowe, 25, & Emerald Kwekowe, 21, Nigeria
Founders, Slatecube

Slatecube helps job seekers develop job-relevant skills, gain work experience, and land well-paying jobs through up-skilling courses and virtual internships.

9. Phiwa Nkambule, 26, Swaziland
Co-founder, Riovic


Riovic is an insurance technology company. The company provides a risk-sharing network where a group of associated or like-minded individuals pool their premiums together to insure against a risk. It connects those seeking insurance with investors who are willing to share the risk of a pay-out in exchange for returns in the form of premiums.

 

10. Sunkanmi Ola, 22, Nigeria
Founder, Syracuse Digital

Syracuse Digital is a digital advertising and product development agency. They help businesses grow through digital engagement marketing.

11. Perseus Mlambo, 29, Zambia
Founder, Zazu Africa Limited


Zazu is a fintech company which allows you to sell things online, make payments on Amazon and pay bills using the Zazu app. For each transaction, the Zazu app categorizes it and at the end of the month shows you how well you are managing your money.

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Ismail Akwei

Ismail Akwei is an international journalist, communications and media consultant, editor, writer, human rights advocate, pan-Africanist, tech enthusiast, history fanatic and a lover of arts and culture. He has worked with multinational media companies across the continent and has over a decade's experience in journalism.

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