Adenike Adeyemi (M) – Exeutive Director, FATE Foundation Adenike Adeyemi (Exeutive Director, FATE Foundation) recently looked in on the Youth Business International (YBI) Bootcamp in London, YBI is a growing global network of over 60 enterprise support organisations with a passion for empowering underserved young people (18-35 years old) to start, scale and sustain their businesses. Themed “Uniting young entrepreneurs as a force for good”, the workshop presented an excellent opportunity for Ms. Adeyemi to connect with some of FATE Foundation’s really inspiring entrepreneurs, including: Babajide Oluwase , CEO of Ecotutu and YBI Trustee, who was one of the 2022…
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Molori Mashuma is a world-class, luxury tented camp located on a private concession in the pristine and untouched wilderness of Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe – a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Zimbabwe. Offering the well-heeled adventurer a truly immersive and authentic African safari experience in one of Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems, this luxury camp is situated on the banks of Mashuma Pan, and has six beautifully appointed tented suites, each with a private deck, en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower. Two villa-style tented suites comfortably accommodate up to four adults and include a private pool. Molori Mashuma was listed…
Developing agriculture at scale is a game changer for our continent [Africa] and I want to be part of the journey By Uche Ogboi (Investor. Ex CEO, Lori Systems. Ex Partner, EchoVC. Ex Citi) Over the last year, after some rest and rejuvenation, I have spent time working with various companies to support their strategic vision. Some of these include new market expansions, establishment of a holding company and acquisition of multiple subsidiaries across the financial services, technology, energy and food industries. Above all, the sector that has piqued my interest the most is the agriculture sector. Africa is blessed…
Intra-African trade is a nightmare, but advancing it is still on our agenda by Hendrik Reimers (Founder, fairafric – Ghana) Intra-African trade is a nightmare.Just last week, we faced this dilemma: A South African client wants to buy chocolate made from Ghanaian cocoa beans.When the cocoa beans travel from Africa to Europe and are transformed into chocolate in Belgium and then exported to South Africa, there is a 0% duty on them.When the cocoa is transformed into chocolate where the cocoa grew (i.e. in Ghana) and exported to South Africa, there is a duty of around 20% on the product.So…
The success stories of the Visa East Africa “She’s Next” contest inspires countless women entrepreneurs across Africa to pursue their professional dreams, which will drive economic growth on the continent and beyond. On July 10, 2024 in Nairobi, Visa East Africa will celebrate the five 2024 “She’s Next” Kenya 🇰🇪 finalists who exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership in the Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) space. The finalists are: Timao Group tackles plastic pollution and affordable housing in Kenya by transforming plastic waste into durable, cost-effective building materials for modular homes. Busu Skincare Limited addresses the need for…
Top spot: Tean Chao Gift Akobundu (Founder & CEO, Chao) and his team (Afolabi Sokeye Melvin Senne-Aya, Afolabi Fejulo) were the toast of the night as they clinched the first place prize for the Markhack 3.0 Hackathon. 2nd place winners: Team Market AI Despite hundreds of startups applying to the Markhack 3.0 Hackathon, just 10 finalists were selected, with the first three being: First place: Chao 2nd place: Market AI 3rd place: Converse AI With their cutting edge solution – a campus-to-campus food delivery service – Team Chao won over the hearts and minds of jurors for the final contest.…
📸 FMO FMO (The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank) have announced the signing of a US$25 million NASIRA guarantee agreement with Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB), which will help FCMB expand its funding to agricultural, youth, and women-owned SMEs without requiring collateral.Funded by the European Commission, NASIRA is one of FMO’s most innovative programmes, which encourages local banks to provide funding to small entrepreneurs without collateral, with FMO providing a guarantee instead. The guarantee is often not fully utilized, showing that these entrepreneurs actually are not as risky as they are perceived to be. Says FMO: Job creation in…
🎥 Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho The 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards are now open for nominations, celebrating visionary female leaders who are driving innovation and ethical practices in their industries. Urging the womenfolk to apply, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho (CEO, FutureSoft) says: Did you know that 89% of Nigerian women are entrepreneurs, outpacing men by 5%, according to Veuve Clicquot’s 2023 Barometer study? Join a global network of pioneering women and gain recognition for your outstanding achievements and leadership.Be bold and seize this opportunity! Nominate yourself or an inspiring woman leader by visiting: https://lnkd.in/dR-zdE8N AWARD CATEGORIESBold Woman Award: Recognizing founders or…
Past 2023 GoGettaz Grand Prize winner, Ikenna Nzewi from Nigeria, giving his winning pitch on stage in Dar es Salaam📸KWB/UbuntuHope Congratulations are in order as 60 young entrepreneurs from across Africa (ages 18-35) have just been announced as semi-finalists in the 2024 $160,000 GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize competition.Emerging from the 60 will be top 10 finalists who will go on to compete in a live pitch competition in Kigali in September at the annual Africa Food Systems Summit. Past 2023 GoGettaz Grand Prize winner, Andriatsitohaina Hasina Henintsoa from Madagascar, giving her winning pitch on stage in Dar es Salaam 📸KWB/UbuntuHope With…
📸 SIBC The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is calling on women entrepreneurs in Africa to apply to the Social and Inclusive Business Camp – an acceleration program for innovative entrepreneurs with social and/or environmental impact in Africa, and with a scaleup ambition to contribute to a fairer and more sustainable economy. The 2024 Social and Inclusive Business Camp is a hybrid acceleration program that includes: ✅ 4-month e-learning and coaching, using a dedicated platform, with a mix of digital training resources and interactive virtual classes with peers and international experts; ✅ 1-week intensive Bootcamp in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, to…