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Millions of African farmers and informal workers are finally getting affordable insurance through their phones. Digital tools are replacing paperwork with satellite data and instant mobile payouts.
A new challenge fund in Ethiopia is backing innovators who want to bring insurance protection to communities that have been left behind. Five areas are open for funding, from women-focused coverage to biodiversity insurance.
A Nigerian entrepreneur is building WellNewMe, the country's first platform that helps companies identify and manage employee health risks before they become costly problems. The system serves employees, employers, insurance brokers, and insurers with tailored data insights across two continents.
Chituru Nsirim and Anu Oyeleye are leading Skydd, Nigeria's first company blending insurance with everyday finance to make protection accessible for all. With 20,000 customers and profitability already achieved, they're now opening their platform to businesses across Africa.
A tech company in Nigeria is protecting smallholder farmers from climate disasters with affordable insurance that pays out automatically when weather strikes. With new UN funding, Riwe plans to reach 200,000 farmers by 2030.
A Nigerian financial services company has invested over N40 million in education through an essay competition that's now in its 13th year. This year's contest challenges students to solve real problems about making insurance more accessible during tough economic times.
