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The Township Economies Conference & Expo is thrilled to announce a significant partnership with Takealot, South Africa’s leading online retailer, who has come on board as our Main Sponsor. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing mission to foster entrepreneurship and economic growth within township communities. Takealot’s sponsorship underscores its deep commitment to supporting small […]
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Township businesses, often overlooked in mainstream economic discussions, are the lifeblood of many communities across Africa. These enterprises play a vital role in driving local economies, creating jobs, and fostering entrepreneurship. However, they face unique challenges that hinder their growth and sustainability. In an effort to better understand the needs of township businesses and advocate […]
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By Simi Nwogugu the Winner of Africa Education Medal Amina and her friends are children of farmers in Abaji, a suburb of Abuja. The girls often wondered why the fresh fruits and vegetables on their parents’ farms were rotting away while they could not get such fresh produce in town, and when they did, it […]
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Today marks the exciting launch of enrollment for AfricaLive!, a ground-breaking 7-week online course meticulously designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills and insights for success in the rapidly evolving African business landscape. This highly anticipated program is the product of an extraordinary collaboration, bringing together the academic expertise of Harvard Business School […]
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The impact of strategic partnerships in advancing and commanding economic growth In today’s highly competitive business landscape, companies are presented with a unique opportunity on one end and a significant responsibility on another. The role of entrepreneurship internally within a business’ culture, and externally within an industry cannot be overemphasised. Internally, it inculcates a startup […]
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The online course will equip entrepreneurs across emerging economies with the skills they need to operate successful food systems businesses. Africa.com, the women-led digital media organisation, is featuring an online course in conjunction with HarvardX and online course provider edX. The course Food Systems Live! Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies is slated to begin on January […]
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In 1997, at the age of 9, a young kid would see a computer for the first time. He was blown away when he entered the cyber cafe with his uncle and saw all these alienating machines. Even more blown away when his uncle explained to him: “I’m texting people from Canada, Japan, France, Egypt…” […]
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By Didi Onwu, Managing Editor: Youth and Investors at the Anzisha Prize There can be no doubt that the events of the past two years have had a devastating impact on the African economy. In fact, according to the International Labour Organisation’s flagship report, World Employment and Social Outlook Trends 2022, at least 13.3 million […]
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The informal sector accounts for about 18 percent of South Africa’s GDP, with over three million workers engaged in the informal economy. In addition, an estimated 2.9 million migrants reside in South Africa, many of whom struggle to access financial services in order to start small businesses like spaza shops, salons and kiosks. That’s an incredible portion of the population that remains underserved in the […]
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By Terena Chetty It is becoming increasingly evident that Africa’s future is largely dependent on the continent’s burgeoning youth population. Private and public sectors alike recognize that the key to Africa’s growth is closely tied to the success of this demographic group. With the onset of the Covid-19 crisis further catalyzing the existing 4th Industrial […]
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