The dominant narrative around women in Africa’s tech ecosystem has focused on challenges—limited access to capital, support, and opportunity. This report tells a different story. It highlights what women are building and how their ventures are powering financial inclusion, strengthening informal economies, and expanding access to essential services. Like the baobab, these businesses are deeply rooted—resilient, adaptive, and built to endure. This is a story of impact, scale, and the systems women are reshaping across the continent.