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Entrepreneurs: The Driving Forces Behind Innovation And Economic Growth

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 […]

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The Enterprise-Startup Relationship Holds The Key To Creating More African Unicorns

Known for its innovation, Africa is making headway in becoming a launchpad for novel new high-tech companies. According to BCG, between 2015 and 2020, there was a 46% growth in companies attracting and securing funding. The problem, however, is nurturing an environment conducive to sustainable growth and scaling past the startup phase. The solution lies in […]

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Giving African youth a platform to foster innovation, create jobs, and improve livelihoods.

Giving African Youth A Platform Kickstarts Innovation Grows Economies And Improves Livelihoods

Young people in Africa are standing on the cusp of a transformative era. To tackle the pressing socio-economic challenges that lie ahead, creating platforms for young people has never been more critical. Corporations are stepping up to the plate, recognising the immense value of partnering with youth initiatives across the continent to boost and empower […]

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Community members in Makoko Village celebrate access to clean water for the first time.

Close To 4,000 Community Members At Makoko Village Enjoy Access To Clean Water For The First Time, Thanks To Innovation: Africa & Mdluli Safari Lodge

Over 3,800 community members of the Makoko Village in Mpumalanga now join the millions of people across Africa whose lives have been transformed by the installation of Innovation: Africa’s solar water pumping systems. The recently completed water project, sponsored by Mdluli Safari Lodge, includes a borehole drilled to more than 80 metres that yields over […]

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Africa’s first AppHaus launch event promoting innovation and technology in Africa.

SAP & EPI-USE Launch Africa’s first AppHaus, Boosting The continent’s Innovation Capabilities

SAP Africa and EPI-USE today officially launched the first AppHaus in Africa. The SAP AppHaus Network is a community of global locations that are driven by SAP and its partners. Each AppHaus is connected through the conviction that innovation requires five ingredients to flourish: a diverse team, a human-centred approach to innovation, a creative space, […]

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This African Tech Start-up, Remoteli, Is Connecting Talented Professionals From Africa With Innovative Companies

Seeking To Build Diverse And Highly Skilled Remote Workforces Founded on the premise of retaining the best talent in Africa, the growth of the Ghanaian start-up Remoteli beacons hope for the unemployment crisis that the continent has long had to grapple with, spotlighting some of the steps being taken to drive opportunities for African talent. […]

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Industry professionals attending a construction conference at Big 5 South Africa.

Construction Industry Gathers To Innovate, Celebrate, And Build A Resilient Future At This Year’s Big 5 Construct Southern Africa

The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa concluded recently with co-located events including the Big 5 Southern Africa Construction Impact Awards and African Smart Cities Summit. “The construction industry is an engine for economic growth and prosperity and it’s through working together that we can ensure a more resilient future,” said Tracy-Lee Behr, Portfolio Director: […]

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Innovation And Investment: Key To The Growth Of The African Transport And Logistics Sectors

Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo to address key challenges, opportunities and solutions for the improvement of ports, rails and roads in Africa The transport industry in Africa has evolved in recent years due to advancements in technology, changes in trade patterns, and through the emergence of new players in the market. Whilst the industry […]

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Marcyrl Attracts New Investment From DPI And Amethis

Investment to drive innovation and help expand access to specialty drugs across Africa Marcyrl Pharmaceutical Industries (“Marcyrl”), a leading Egyptian pharmaceuticals manufacturer focused on specialty generics, today announced a new investment aimed at accelerating its ambition to drive greater access to critical care drugs across Africa. The significant minority investment from Development Partners International (“DPI”) […]

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies And Nokia Partner To Drive Innovation And Connectivity In Africa

This announcement comes in light of the imminent launch of the new terrestrial data superhighway built by Liquid, connecting Kenya and South Africa Liquid Intelligent Technologies (www.Liquid.Tech), a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced that it has partnered with Nokia. Through this partnership, Liquid deployed Nokia’s innovative transport network technology in […]

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