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Varsha Ragoobarsing – Mauritius

28-year-old Varsha Ragoobarsing is an aspiring entrepreneur and the founder of a nonprofit organization that caters for the education of needy children. She is a degree holder in business administration and is currently studying at the chartered institute of management accountants. Varsha overcame dyslexia with her fighting spirit and with the support of her parents. She learned a lot from her failures but perseverance and determination helped her turn her failures into success.

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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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