Founder of Sister Founders, Bianca Bonetti “Nairobi stole my heart 🦒❤️” says Italian entrepreneur and former speed ski athlete, Bianca Bonetti (Founder, Sister Founders – a community of Italian Women Entrepreneurs). And here’s her succinct share: Here’s what you need to know about the Silicon Savannah:Kenya 🇰🇪 is a powerhouse in Africa’s startup scene, proudly standing as one of the Big 4 alongside South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt. 🌍One of the most remarkable success stories is M-Pesa 📱, which revolutionized mobile money and transformed financial inclusion. Its impact has been profound, changing lives and inspiring a wave of fintech innovation.🌟…
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GoGettaz – a transformative platform dedicated to nurturing young agrifood innovators across Africa – is thrilled to unveil the top 24 semi-finalists of the 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition. This prestigious initiative, now in its 6th year, was founded to empower and celebrate Africa’s burgeoning agripreneurs, propel their ventures to new heights, and amplify their impact. The top 24 semi-finalists are: Emadago Oghenekevwe: Valley Bee Mogale Maleka: Agang Bokamoso Farms (AB Farms) Samson Turimurukundo: AGRI Organic Inputs Salimata Toh: Agribanana Lapaque Mbumba: Antarctik Marlène Kindji: Badémè Natural Foods Adeline Pelage: Biscuiterie BOBO Elhadji Malick Sagne: Cactus Innovation Amir Redwan: Chipchip…
Marius Hamelot (Co-Founder, Le Pavé) 📸 Roxane Montaron / Les Canaux Co-founded by childhood friends Marius Hamelot (architect) and Jim Pasquet (entrepreneur), Paris-based Le Pavé is revolutionising the construction and furniture sectors by transforming plastic waste into 100% recycled and recyclable material. Their innovative approach has won them projects such as the Arena and the Olympic Aquatic Centre, where they will produce 11,000 seats. Excerpts from an interview with Ville de Paris: Could you explain the inspiration behind the creation of Le Pavé? Was it a realisation of the environmental backwardness of the construction industry that led to the creation…
Léon Serpollet Square (North-East of Paris) 📸 Joséphine Brueder/ Ville de Paris A vibrant transformation is underway across the city as monumental works of art adorn 3×3 basketball courts, leaving an indelible mark on the urban landscape. A closer look at this artistic facet of the Paris 2024 legacy reveals a fusion of sport and creativity. As part of the legacy initiative for the Paris 2024 Games, numerous 3×3 basketball courts have been renovated and refurbished. This development is particularly welcome in view of the sport’s Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games in 2021, setting the stage for a surge…
📸 MarinaRidge In this dynamic era, being an astute entrepreneur is not just about business acumen; it presents an opportunity for self-expression. In comes simple Power Dressing where innovation meets tradition, and styling becomes a powerful tool for making a lasting impression. Building a professional image not only helps you appear confident, but also increases your authority and credibility. Founder of Marina School of Parisian Elegance, Marina Ridge – a Confidence & Luxury Life Coach who helps women discover their hidden beauty and create a luxury lifestyle – has done womenfolk a service by sharing five ways to dress in Parisian…
In today’s digitally dominated world, exclusive merchandise and souvenirs are becoming a symbol of uniqueness. They are the only really distinctive alternative to endless advertising budgets on social media and digital platforms, allowing you to leave a lasting mark on the lives, hearts, and minds of the purchasing customer. This is what Tagowear has done with its limited-edition Paris 2024 Olympic Mascot Crocs, whose playful design features the official mascot of the Games. The Paris 2024 Olympic Mascots, known as the Phryges, adorn the clogs in a variety of colours and poses, adding a touch of pleasant eccentricity to this…
Celebration at the Hotel de Ville forefront📸Guillaume Bontemps/ Ville de Paris The opening of Paris Plages (Paris on the beach) on July 06, 2024 marked the official start of the celebrations in Paris. From the Games Terrace to the 16 festive district sites, here’s a look at the venues that will be spreading joy across the city. This summer, the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville will come alive with 45 days of free festivities. The first highlight: 14 July, celebrated with a concert by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the setting for the Olympic flame, which will spend…
Creator of her eponymous brand, Hawa Sangaré will be one of the torchbearers for the 2024 Paris OlympicsJoséphine Brueder/Ville de Paris Artists, athletes, firefighters, members of associations. They all share one thing in common – this summer, they will pass the Olympic and Paralympic flame through the streets of Paris. We introduce you to these Parisians with extraordinary gravitas. Diaby Diako. World champion in freestyle roller skating, Diaby is a prodigy on wheels. When he’s not winning new titles, he shares his passion with the members of the Paris Skate Culture club (18th arrondissement). Armel Agbobli. Armel is a…
Approximately 50 newsstands will be transformed into official tourist information points 📸 Joséphine Brueder/ Ville de Paris In this experiment by the Parisian Tourist Office, approximately 50 newsstands will become official tourist information points: an initiative designed to offer improved services to visitors while supporting merchants facing declining press sales. Every day, kiosk owners answer questions from tourists in the capital. This summer, around fifty of them will become official information points, properly trained to provide tourists and passers-by with better information. Before, during and after the Games, they will play a central role in welcoming and informing tourists,…
Match pour le quart de final France / USA To bring the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games closer to Parisians and visitors, Paris has developed festive sites in each of its districts. These celebration zones – where the competitions will be broadcast – include iconic sites, known as “totemic” sites, which will embody the festive atmosphere while promoting the city’s core values of solidarity, equality and respect for the environment. Discover some of them in the heart of the capital. A – La Fabrique de la Solidarité – 8 rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris La Fabrique de…