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Inaugural 2026 Edition Set to Unlock US$2.4 Billion AI-Driven Economic Potential As Kenya invests heavily in key economic growth and national resilience drivers, from digital infrastructure and AI factories to hyperscale data centres and green industrialisation, the country is set for increased international attention following the announcement of Ai Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya. Organised […]
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MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the […]
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Serame Ramosajana (Head of School: School of Commerce & Management at Regent Business School) looks at the modern shift from corporate ladders to personal legacies Across South Africa and beyond, seasoned executives and mid-career professionals are increasingly looking past the traditional corporate ladder, seeking instead to build something of their own. This surge in entrepreneurial spirit […]
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Africa’s entrepreneurs are once again in the spotlight as Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) launches its eighth annual competition, offering $1.5 million in grant funding to founders building solutions for the continent’s future. The initiative—created by Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation—has become one of Africa’s most visible platforms supporting business innovation and entrepreneurship. This […]
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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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