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DP World Launches New Science Lab To Strengthen Education In Somaliland

Continuous investment underscores DP World’s commitment to education, sustainability, and community development in Somaliland DP World Berbera has handed over a new, science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland. The state-of-the-art facility will enhance the university’s research […]

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Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge

Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge Crowns Top Scholars As Its 2025 Winners

The annual Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) for schools and learners across Southern Africa has named its winners for 2025 – and this year, three Gauteng learners have come out tops among the 40 000 participants from across Southern Africa. AGEC plays a unique role in Southern Africa by focusing on early-stage entrepreneurial exposure – targeting high school […]

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African Voices At UNGA80

African Voices At UNGA80: Building Sustainable And Self-Reliant Systems Through Innovation

On September 24, African-led organizations convened a high-level side event during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) The event – African-led Innovation: Shaping Sustainable Futures With or Without Aid – was organized in partnership with eHealth Africa, Population Services International (PSI), Population Council, and Reach Digital Health. The dialogue amplified voices from African-led […]

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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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Builders And Investors At 12th Angel Fair Africa

Africa’s leading builders and investors will be sharing their remarkable experiences at the 12th Angel Fair Africa (aka AFA@12) themed “Building and Investing in Africa” at the Google NYC office on 19th September 2025. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Managing Partner of Accelerate Africa and a two-time unicorn co-founder of Andel and Flutterwave, Barbara Iyayi, co-founder of Liquid […]

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Angel Fair Africa

Angel Fair Africa In 2025

Eric Osiakwan, Winnie Kimathi and Tinyiko Valoyi Since its well-publicized inception in 2013, Angel Fair Africa (AFA) has been hosting a successful yearly event that brings selected entrepreneurs to pitch to a room of curated investors with the intent of doing deals. The event has resulted in about $10M of deals, which attracted other investments […]

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Agriculture Funding In Africa Is Ripe For Innovation

Authors: Roux Wildenboer, Sector Head: Agriculture at Absa CIB and Simon Kinuthia, Head: Agribusiness at Absa Bank Kenya How does the bank which funds the largest number of agriculture sector transactions in South Africa, utilise its skills and knowledge to improve food security and become a force for good across the African continent?  This is […]

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