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By Eric Osiakwan “This is not my first time at Angel Fair Africa, I was part of the 2016 batch that pitched in Kenya with my first startup, MicroClinics which I raised money for, built and sold. I then used the proceeds from that venture to start CheckUPS COVA so this is my second coming […]
...As part of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo (SEACon), a high-impact SMME Workshop will guide businesses through what it really takes to become compliant and ready to do business with corporates. Running from 08:30 to 11:00 on 16 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the session cuts through jargon and offers […]
...Dreams don’t sleep – they toss and turn in res, taxi rides, midnight side hustles, and starlit prayers. On 4 October 2025, those restless dreams come alive at Constitution Hill as the YouthX Festival returns with its most powerful theme yet: ‘Dreams don’t sleep.’ YX25 is not just a festival – it’s a collective awakening. […]
...Exhibitors cite strong investor leads and international visibility as inaugural event brings in participants from 78 countries The debut of GITEX NIGERIA brought a global spotlight to Nigeria’s digital economy, with international exhibitors and investors confirming strong engagement and immediate business opportunities. Held under the patronage of H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, President of the […]
...By Tanaka Chikosi Over the past five years at Google, I’ve had the privilege of working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship. From building global programs that empower startups to designing incentive models that help businesses scale, one truth has stood out: innovation knows no borders. The same creativity and ambition I’ve seen […]
...By Kenneth D. Johnson From petrochemicals to lithium to cocoa, these verified projects highlight Africa’s shift from raw exports to industrial value creation — offering compelling opportunities for investors, governments, and development partners. Africa has long struggled to capture value from its abundant natural resources. Today, a clear movement is underway: across energy, critical minerals, and […]
...By Achumboro Ataande God blessed Africa with resources, people, and potential. I was able to experience all that last November when I flew to Nairobi, Kenya, to speak at the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA@11). AFA is an event that facilitates investment into some of the best startups on the continent. They usually have a […]
...World Entrepreneur Day, celebrated every 21st of August, highlights the global impact of entrepreneurs. In Africa alone, there are over 245 million businesses, many of which enrich communities far beyond their borders. Ramatallahi Abubakar, a Nigerian-born fashion designer who now lives in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, is among one of them. With a mission to […]
...By Bongiwe Tutu – Operations Manager to fraymedia Foundation. The impact of the recent wave emanating from funding cuts from both private philanthropy and government donors has placed intense pressures on individuals and organisations across the globe. The changing dynamics of the funding landscape have increased pressure on available resources and intensified the demand for […]
...Via our Youth Entrepreneurship Portfolio over the last five years USADF has invested more than $4 million dollars in over 250 early stage African social entrepreneurs. Mmabatho Mokiti is a social impact entrepreneur in Johannesburg, South Africa. As the founder of Mathemaniacs, a math and science education company, and DreamGirls Academy, a mentoring program for […]
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