In a continent where efficient logistics can make or break access to goods, markets, and opportunities, a new generation of African female entrepreneurs are stepping up to revolutionize the supply chain.
From tech-enabled delivery platforms and local e-bike production to scalable warehousing and cross-border freight services, these women are reshaping how products move across Africa.
With innovation, resilience, and a deep understanding of local challenges, they are streamlining last-mile delivery, reducing logistical gaps, and empowering MSMEs—fueling both economic growth and social impact.
Meet five visionary leaders redefining logistics and supply chain management on the continent.
1. Amanda Etuk (Nigeria)
Co‑founder & CEO of Messenger.ng (2018), Amanda transformed last‑mile delivery in Nigeria with a digital platform offering e‑commerce and cold‑chain logistics, warehousing, and financing options for delivery personnel. Her company now operates in 25 cities, has facilitated over one million deliveries, and was a finalist in Jack Ma’s Africa’s Business Heroes (2022).
2. Seun Alley (Nigeria)
Founder & CEO of Fez Delivery (2018), Seun leads a tech‑enabled last‑mile logistics startup serving both SMEs and individual consumers. The company joined Techstars Toronto in 2022 and raised $1 million in March 2023.
3. Valeria Labi (Ghana)
Co‑founder & CEO of Wahu Mobility (formerly Cargo Bikes Africa), Valeria pioneers sustainable last‑mile delivery with Ghana‑made electric cargo bikes. Since 2022, they produce ebikes locally (300 in use now) and gather nearly $8 million in funding, planning to scale to 50,000 ebikes per year across Africa.
4. Thelma Chimbganda (Zimbabwe)
Founder & CEO of Beyond Borders Logistics Group (2020), Thelma built a full‑service logistics provider in Zimbabwe—from freight‑forwarding and warehousing to last‑mile deliveries under the TSOKA brand. Her firm emphasizes technology, MSME support, and cross‑border trade across Southern Africa.
5. Kagure Wamunyu (Kenya)
Previously Global Head of Operations for Kobo360, a pan‑African freight‑tech startup, Kagure now serves as CEO of Jumba, a construction‑tech and logistics firm simplifying procurement and financing of building materials across Africa. Her logistics leadership helped scale Uber Kenya and Kobo360 from the ground up.
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