Osayi Alile (CEO, Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation) 📸OsayiAlile Even within a difficult operating environment, opportunities are rife for entrepreneurs to start or enhance a business targeted at solving problems, no matter how minute. However, this is also a great time to analyse an important, yet often overlooked aspect of the entrepreneurial journey: the tricky link between the founder’s mental health and their business success. So, is there a connection between entrepreneurship and mental health conditions? A 2021 global sample study (72% Of Entrepreneurs Suffer From Mental Health Issues. Here’s Why—And What To Do About It) reveals an alarming truth -…
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Kitovu Co-Founders (L-R): Emeka Nwachinemere (CEO); Nduka Miracle (COO) As Qualcomm Incorporated announces the selected startups for its Make in Africa 2024 programme, it is unsurprising that Nigeria’s Kitovu – a company dedicated to lifting farmers out of poverty by building and deploying climate-smart farming and post-harvest infrastructure – is on the shortlist. Now in its second year, Qualcomm Make in Africa is an equity-free mentorship program that identifies promising early-stage startups eager to apply advanced connectivity and process technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware. Having demonstrated exceptional potential, the selected startups include: Kenyan-based Aurora Health, which provides AI-based…
Folarin Aiyegbusi (Head of Startups Ecosystem, Africa at Google) Applications are now open for the 2024 cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, which invites Seed to Series A tech startups building innovative solutions for Africa to apply. The program – which offers equity-free support, Google Cloud credits, mentorship, workshops, and a global network – is a 10-week equity-free accelerator that accepts applications from startups in Algeria, Botswana, Cameroon, CĂ´te D’ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Success story: In the bustling markets and vibrant streets of Senegal, a local…
🎥 NBA Africa NBA Africa has launched ‘The Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator’ – a startup accelerator run by technology incubator ALX Ventures, with the objective of supporting African tech entrepreneurs in sports and creative industries with mentorship and capital. Based on the continent and focused on early-stage African startup companies, the new initiative will empower top African startups working in diverse areas – from event management to AI-driven digital marketing – and will receive mentorship from NBA Africa, ALX and other stakeholders, as well as guidance focusing on product development, business growth and go-to-market strategy. Early-stage startups in Africa that develop solutions in…
Fish Mahlalela (South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism: “The 2024 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to match or surpass last year’s contribution of a R1.2 billion injection into the economy Africa’s Travel Indaba, one of the largest global tourism trade shows, is set to take place from May 13 to 16, 2024 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa). Drawing thousands of participants, including exhibitors from various African nations and buyers worldwide, the event is not only a platform for business transactions but also emphasizes capacity building and knowledge sharing, benefiting…
In a nod to its travel-themed beginnings, Gucci has created the Porter Cabin Plus Trolley, the ultimate luxury suitcase that is inspired by the summer spirit and beach clubs on the Italian coast. Crafted by the artisans at FPM Milano, this collector’s piece features all the practical details – from a telescopic handle to rounded edges, and neatly divided interior compartments. This cabin trolley is presented in a unique combination of silver aluminum and beige and ebony GG Supreme canvas. Price: ÂŁ 2,630
Remi Dada (Founder & CEO, Spacefinish) In today’s fast-paced world of retailing, many retailers now track competitors’ prices via systems that scrape rivals’ websites and use this information as an input to set their own prices manually or automatically. A common strategy is to charge a certain per centage less than specific competitors, thereby differentiating one’s business based on an ability to revise prices swiftly and on a large scale. However, Remi Dada (Founder & CEO, Spacefinish) has a very interesting perspective, arguing that businesses that use such simplistic and perhaps limiting pricing heuristics may be missing out on significant…
Engr. Jennifer Adighije (Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Entrepreneurship in Innovation/ Digital Economy) is extending an invitation to Lagos-based female entrepreneurs to join her a gathering of stakeholders (women-led business owners) in the NMSME ecosystem. The event (taking place at 2pm on Wednesday May 01, 2024 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre Victoria Island, Lagos) is tagged “Navigating economic headwinds by building financial resilience & leveraging technology” Says Adighije: In the wake of our present economic realities, we will be engaging in valuable discussions around adopting new strategies & cutting-edge solutions for improved performance by deployment of Technology.…
Uche Ofodile (CEO, MTN Benin & Chairwoman, MTN Benin Mobile Money) at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between MTN Benin and Huawei Technologies On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between MTN BĂ©nin and Huawei Technologies Limited, with a clear objective of equipping girls and women with the skills and knowledge required to excel in an increasingly dynamic technological landscape. Central to the partnership is a commitment to education and skill-building, through a series of targeted programs and initiatives. MTN BĂ©nin and Huawei are expected to work hand in hand to provide women…
🎥 TolulopeAjayi Film Director and Producer, Tolulope Olamide Ajayi, is thrilled to announce that his film “Over The Bridge” will be opening the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). taking place May 8-14, 2024! Since its inception in 1993, the Festival has been at the forefront of showcasing African and diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image. This year’s theme, “Convergence of Time,” explores the intersection of historical and contemporary roles played by individuals representing Africa and its diaspora in art. With more than 50 films from more than 25 countries, the festival invites audiences…