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The Flourish Africa Grant Cohort 5 is now open.With N1.3 billion in grants, training, mentorship, and coaching on offer, this is a full-ecosystem approach; not just capital, but capacity-building. Eligibility: Female entrepreneurs, aged 18-50, business operational for 12 months minimum, based in Abuja, Lagos, or Port Harcourt. First-time applicants only. What you get: Structured business and life skills training; mentorship from experienced professionals; exposure to growth strategies; grants up to millions of naira for top performers; networking with other female founders. Deadline: April 12, 2026. If you’re a woman running a business and you meet the criteria, this opportunity is…

Just one week to go (from today, March 31, 2026). GITEX AFRICA Morocco 2026 is almost here—bringing together the technologies, leaders, and conversations shaping the continent’s digital future. From AI and cybersecurity to infrastructure, startups, and investment, everything converges in Marrakech.Be there when it happens. Click here to get your pass now!– Marrakech | 7–9 April 2026 Numeris Média is media partner to GITEX Africa Morocco 2026

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Their mission is to showcase and grow local talent who are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond, and inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Africa’s Business Heroes supports talented African entrepreneurs through its annual Prize competition. Each year, 10 exceptional finalists are selected to receive a share of USD 1.5 million in grant funding, with the top winner receiving up to USD 300,000. In addition to the funding, finalists gain exclusive access to training, mentorship, publicity, and a vibrant network of…

Access to funding can be the difference between a good idea and a scalable venture—but for many early-stage founders, knowing where to look is half the battle. From AI-focused seed grants to large-scale innovation funds and student-friendly capital, there are a number of opportunities currently open that can help founders move from concept to execution. The Nigeria Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) is one of those active grants and funding programs worth paying attention to right now. Empowering student innovation across Nigeria, the S-VCG provides funding, validation support, and national visibility for bold student-led innovation, with support in equity-free grants…

The Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 is specifically designed to provide business support for women-led or women -owned businesses that leverage technology. The project, currently running in Kenya, Nigeria, UAE, and Pakistan, aims to promote more diversity of thought and innovation in the technology sector and provide more opportunities for women applying technology in their operations to develop entrepreneurial excellence. The programme comprises business advisory and financial interventions, including: GCIC’s highly acclaimed (i) High-Value Mini MBA program, (ii) Women Entrepreneurs’ Transformation Programme, (iii) opportunities to pitch for and secure financial grants for scaling up their business, and…

The most brilliant safety invention in years, and it was made by a 16-year-old from South Africa.Bohlale Mphahlele was 16 years old when she invented a device that could change personal safety forever. Her invention, a wearable safety gadget called the “Alerting Earpiece,” was developed in 2020 when she was a 16-year-old student at SJ van der Merwe Technical High School in Limpopo (South Africa). Growing up in Limpopo, she was surrounded by stories of violence against women and girls. Over 120,000 violent crimes against women and children are reported every year in the country, and many more go unreported. She decided…

A familiar craving It started with a familiar feeling—one that many Africans in the diaspora know too well. A long day. A craving for something real. Something that tastes like home. For Adeoluwa Fola-Alade and Zikora Enweani (Founders of Kwikish), that craving often pointed to one thing: proper West African food. Not shortcuts. Not watered-down versions. The real thing—rich, layered, deeply satisfying. The time problem But there was a problem. Real African cooking takes time. The kind of time that modern life rarely gives. Between work, commuting, and everything else that comes with living in a fast-paced city like London,…

For over 12 years, Stem Mets have been creating holiday learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and make #STEM fun for children. Stem Mets camps are not just about keeping children occupied during the holidays. They are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help children learn through hands-on STEM experiences in a fun, engaging way. Across four exciting weeks, children will build, experiment, create, and discover through age-appropriate activities such as: Ages 3–5🔬 Fun science experiments🚗 Building simple robotic vehicles🔢 Exciting maths games Ages 6–9⚡ Beginner electronics with Arduino🧪 Fascinating chemistry experiments🛠 Creative engineering challenges Ages 10–13🎬 3D…

Haoma Worgwu — #1 LinkedIn growth expert on the continent. Helping entrepreneurs, C-level executives, professionals, corporate and personal brands get visible and monetise LinkedIn [📸 Author] What if the global audience you’ve been trying to reach is already within your grasp — without ads, without cold outreach, and without paying for LinkedIn Premium? In this insightful piece, Ms. Haoma Worgwu challenges one of the biggest assumptions professionals and founders make about growth on LinkedIn. Drawing from a simple but powerful observation inside her own Network tab, she reveals how the platform is already working behind the scenes to connect you…

$90,000 in equity-free prizes. The Supernova Challenge at GITEX AFRICA brings together the continent’s most promising startups across fintech, AI, cybersecurity, mobility, sustainability, and emerging tech sectors. Beyond the main competition, special awards spotlight founders leading the next wave of innovation, from Women in Tech to Young CEOs and Morocco’s rising startups.Stay tuned as the Supernova semi-finalists are revealed. Get your pass or exhibit as an enterprise: https://shorturl.at/OgVce Numeris Média is media partner to GITEX Africa Morocco 2026