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South Africa’s Franchise Sector Expands as Support Structures Struggle to Keep Pace

Grow Franchise launches with a focus on supporting the growth of SA franchisors South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation in the world, with the industry contributing an estimated 15% to GDP. Yet as networks grow and new locations open, a familiar pattern is repeating itself: brands scale faster than […]

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African SMEs struggle to grow online due to visibility issues.

The Cost Of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online

Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy. They create jobs, drive innovation, and fuel local commerce. Yet, many of these businesses suffer from a silent but devastating problem: online invisibility. While business owners focus on rent, inventory, staffing, and daily operations, a critical revenue channel is quietly leaking their […]

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Ventures Platform Team

Ventures Platform Hosts Africa Prosperity Summit, Advancing VC Pathways To Liquidity And Scalable Growth

Over 250 influential stakeholders gathered in Lagos; explores strategies for unlocking liquidity, driving scale, and fostering sustainable returns across the continent. Lagos, Nigeria – November 17, 2025: Africa’s private capital leaders convened last week at the third annual Africa Prosperity Summit (APS), hosted by Ventures Platform, to chart the path for a new era of verifiable, scalable growth […]

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Marsha Eric

Angel Fair Africa At San Francisco Tech Week

Eric Osiakwan   Following the successful 12th Angel Fair Africa (aka AFA@12) in New York1, Chanzo Capital was invited to stage the first Angel Fair Africa speed dating for African entrepreneurs and investors as part of San Francisco Tech Week (#SFTechWeek) on October 7 20252. Tech Week is the largest decentralized conference put together by Andreessen […]

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Africa women entrepreneurs finalists for 2025 AWIEF Awards.

Finalists Announced For The 2025 AWIEF Awards

The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) announces the finalists for the prestigious AWIEF Awards for 2025. Held annually as part of the AWIEF Conference, the AWIEF Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders across the African continent. The aim is to shine a spotlight on women who are driving […]

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