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Thomas Festerling, CEO of Greentec Capital, Germany, Achumboro Ataande, Angel Investor and CEO of Attaande and Advisors, USA, Mia von Koschitzky–Kimani, Managing Partner of Future Africa, Nigeria and Rodrique Msechu, CEO of Serengeti Angels, Tanzania would consititute the Angel Investors Panel moderated by Abigail Komu of Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN), Kenya on the first […]
...The comprehensive report “Implication of AI Ethical Policies on Africa Innovators and Entrepreneurs,” from AfriLabs explores the impact of AI ethical policies on African innovators and entrepreneurs, examining how different ethical frameworks influence AI development and deployment across various African countries. It highlights both the positive implications and potential drawbacks of these policies, offering recommendations […]
...The Association of African Exhibition Organisers emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Crucial to Africa’s progress and economic expansion, small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution to the overall GDP of sub-Saharan nations. Despite entrepreneurs dominating the market, they encounter substantial challenges in their […]
...Miishe Addy, David Gonahasa, Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, Craig McLeod and Ndeye Thiaw Over the last 10 years, the Angel Fair Africa has focused on identifying leading entrepreneurs who are normally in the blind spot with their heads down, laying the foundation for the launching of groundbreaking ventures addressing challenges that have continental and/or global appeal. From […]
...The Ascent of Personal Services and Recycling Startups in Africa In recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa has been vibrant and full of promise, a hopeful sign of economic growth and social development. A recent survey by ZenBusiness reveals intriguing patterns in the kinds of startups that are capturing the attention of aspiring business […]
...RX Africa builds solid foundations for future entrepreneurial expansion As the fourth largest sector by percentage of GDP, South Africa’s manufacturing industry is thriving. Propelled by new technological innovation, such as automation and machine learning, new research identifies the sector’s potential to boost the country’s economic development, while highlighting the importance of linking small businesses into […]
...Entrepreneurs are at the forefront of solving the world’s biggest problems. The Branson Centre, in partnership with UNDP Accelerator Labs, announces the launch of the Ocean Innovation Challenge. Decade of Action: Now is the time to act! In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 global goals, a global pact to create a better and sustainable […]
...South Africans’ famed resilience has truly been put to the test over the last two years, between COVID-19, electricity shortages, unrest, increase in fuel prices, interest rate hikes and climate disasters. The country has been through so much – but its entrepreneurs are simply not giving up, seeking opportunity in adversity to become the drivers […]
...Platform Capital, a leading provider of investment and advisory services to global businesses, launched its operations in South Africa in March 2022 to provide strategically driven investments with a focus on developing the untapped potential of the country’s SMME sector. To reiterate its commitment to supporting the start-up community in South Africa, Platform Capital hosted […]
...While Africa does have many entrepreneurs, are they the right kind, asks Adam Molai, an African industrialist and founder of TRT Investments which manages a diversified sector portfolio and operations in Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Kenya, and whose latest interests have seen a foray into the US and European markets. Why does Africa, which […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture