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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 […]
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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 […]
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An innate ability to understand the market’s most pressing needs, coupled with a laser-sharp focus on solving the African continent’s challenges, is at the heart of our work to support Africa’s fintechs. Article by Mark Elliott, Division President, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Mastercard A few months ago I read an interesting article in the Harvard Review that revealed what […]
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Startup ecosystems are often looked at through the prism of Silicon Valley, a paradigm that includes successful new companies, technology hubs, and access to funding. However, Africa is challenging this traditional narrative by leveraging its unique strengths and turning challenges into opportunities. Governments across the continent are taking proactive steps to foster a conducive environment […]
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60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa will receive a share of $4 million Black Founders Fund (BFF) Google has announced that applications for the second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa are now open. Following the success of the first cohort last year, Google will increase its commitment with an […]
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