The winners of the 2025 AWIEF Awards have been announced! Held in Cape Town, South Africa, the glittering awards gala celebrated outstanding women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent. Congratulations to the 2025 AWIEF Awards Winners: Young Entrepreneur Award: Norah Kimathi – Zerobionic, Kenya Empowerment Award: Mampho Sotshongaye – Golden Rewards 1981, South Africa Energy Entrepreneur Award: Nidal Tafah – MIRRIAH, Morocco Creative Industry Award: soraya da piedade – Soraya da Piedade LDA, Angola Social Entrepreneur Award: Farana Boodhram (PhD) – MiDesk Global, South Africa Agri Entrepreneur Award (Sponsored by OCP AFRICA): Linda Davis,…
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For African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact. Click here to apply!
Jennifer Awirigwe (professionally known as Financial Jennifer) – Founder, FinTribe [📸Author] Meet Financial Jennifer — a seasoned finance professional and investment educator with years of experience guiding individuals toward smarter money decisions. Known for breaking down complex financial concepts into practical, relatable insights, she has helped countless young professionals and entrepreneurs understand how to make their money work for them. In this piece, she outlines different investment opportunities available in Nigeria based on how much you have, showing that no matter your income level, there’s always a smart way to grow your wealth. 💡👇 “Here are the different investment opportunities…
Over the last 20 years, readers have submitted more than 470,000 images to Smithsonian’s annual photo contest. These photos have transported the world to the far corners of Earth, captured spectacular, split-second moments and showcased fascinating people and unique landscapes. Breathtaking images have been captured by photographers from nearly every country in the world. This Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest 2025 is open to anyone aged 18 or over. There are 6 categories: Wildlife, Travel, People, The American Experience at 250, Artistic Images, Drone/Aerial The competition is free to enter. • Grand Prize: $2,500.• The winners of each of the six…
After months of preparation and hands-on effort, Esbab Yogurt has officially rolled out its first batch of production, marking a major milestone for the emerging dairy brand. The launch yielded impressive results — over 1,000 packs of yogurt were produced and sold out in record time. Founder & CEO, Esbab Agricultural Hub Ltd – Sani Bashir Adamu Speaking on the experience, Sani Bashir Adamu (Founder & CEO, Esbab Agricultural Hub Ltd) shared the intensity of the week leading up to the launch. This past week, I literally slept on the factory floor, making sure everything went right. One thing I’ve…
In July this year, the first cohort of the six-month “Gen AI Fellowship” officially kicked off in Abeokuta, as the Ogun State Government and the Bosun Tijani Foundation joined forces to equip a new generation of Nigerian talent with world-class artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani – Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy & Founder, Bosun Tijani Foundation The fellowship is hosted at the ICT Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and features two primary tracks: AI Engineering and AI Developer. Over the span of six months, participants will engage in intensive, in-person training five days a week.…
Sand to Green co-Founders – Benjamin Rombaut, Gautier de Carcouët, and Wissal Ben Moussa Moroccan AgriTech company, Sand to Green, was recently awarded the 1st Prize (€25,000) at the Orange Social Venture Prize Africa & Middle East 2025, for its pioneering work in regenerative agroforestry. Sand to Green’s model combines high-tech and ecology: the startup designs and implements agroforestry systems on degraded or arid lands, turning them into productive, carbon-sequestering, biodiversity-rich ecosystems. Their approach helps landowners and agricultural investors transition to sustainable, resilient systems that deliver returns and restore the environment. By winning, Sand to Green not only receives the…
Cynthia Barnes – Founder & CEO, Black Women’s Wealth Lab™ [📸 Author] Cynthia Barnes used to earn less than $90,000 a year building systems that powered entire companies—until she realized her expertise was worth far more than a pay cheque. In this electrifying piece, she breaks down the mindset and math behind reclaiming your value: the same knowledge that once earned her $89K a year now commands $25K a day. With sharp wit and unflinching truth, Barnes challenges every professional—especially Black women—to stop letting employers rent their brilliance at discount rates and start charging the true market value of their…
Chika Uwazie – Co-Host, Afropolitan Podcast [📸 Author] For years, Ms. Chika Uwazie believed that good work would speak for itself—until she watched someone else get promoted for presenting her idea. In this powerful reflection, she dismantles the myth of quiet excellence and reveals the real formula for professional growth: visibility. With candid lessons and practical strategies, Chika shares how she went from overlooked to undeniable—not by being louder, but by being intentional about how her brilliance is seen and heard. “I have watched less qualified people get promoted because they were LOUDER.Not smarter. Not more capable. Just louder.I’d sit…
Have you e𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 un𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 or how 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭? Are you a professional, entrepreneur, or business leader ready to become an angel investor and fuel Africa’s innovation story? The Lagos Angel Fellowship, delivered by the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) in partnership with the African Angel Academy (AAA) and supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), is your gateway to mastering the art and science of startup investing.This 6-week, fully funded fellowship is designed to help you:1. Build confidence in evaluating and investing in startups2. Learn directly from experienced African angel investors3. Access real…