Here are 5 Reasons why African Women in the Green Sector Should Apply to the Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Programme! This opportunity is thanks to the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s partnership with the European Union (EU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and is open to women entrepreneurs in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda with an existing business or idea that drives Africa’s green transformation.
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Did you know that 61% of marketers still find lead generation their biggest challenge despite all technological advancements? The traditional marketing model isn’t doing enough to attract potential customers for most businesses. So, how about something a little unorthodox—crazy even? From bold public stunts to quirky social media campaigns, let’s delve into some unusual lead-generation tactics. 1. Publicity Stunts Nothing captures public attention like a spectacular publicity stunt. While it might seem extreme, staging a memorable event can generate a host of publicity and lead to an influx of potential customers. A compelling example of such a method is Felix…
The watches are named after the abbreviations of the team names that they reflect (L-R): the MER, the REN, and the PEU Today, luxury Swedish watch brand Bravur has unveiled its latest range of cycling-inspired watches. The ‘Team Heritage’ collection features designs influenced by what Bravur calls the ‘golden days’ of cycling, with pattern and colour accents paying tribute to renowned team colours from the 1950s to the 1980s. The collection features three watches in total, each of which comes packaged inside a full leather handlebar bag to complete the vintage aesthetic. Perhaps the most recognisable reference of the three…
African women are doing great things in the contemporary art space. The multi-talented artist, architect, and author Peju Alatise recently inaugurated Rele Gallery, the first and only contemporary African art gallery on Dover Street in London. Péju Alatise: ‘This Other Side (I, II, III) Rele Gallery was founded in 2015, and for the next six years contributed immensely to the contemporary art landscape of Lagos, and exhibitions outside Nigeria. In 2021, it opened its first international gallery in Los Angeles, and this year, it came into London with fanfare, hosting Glasgow-based Nigerian, Peju Alatise’s inaugural exhibition ‘We Came with The Last Rain’ (February 23 -…
Natalie Ojevah MBE (R) created the Barclays’ Black Founders Accelerator in 2020 Barclays Eagle Lab (UK) is thrilled to announce that applications are now officially open for its Black Founder Accelerator. Barclays have partnered with Foundervine (now for the fifth time) to run the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator, a programme especially designed to champion diversity in entrepreneurship and showcase Black Founder-led businesses. Foundervine is an award-winning social enterprise with a strong track record of helping entrepreneurs from under-represented communities to start their own business. 📸 Natalie Ojevah This year’s programme will be on the look out for 25 ambitious Black…
Hearty greetings to Dr. Samuel Jackson on his birthday today! Jackson is a Learning and Development expert with over 15 years of experience in Human Capital Development initiatives. At Lonadek Global Services, Dr. Jackson coordinates entrepreneurship programs, technical training, STEM education programs, career counselling, and youth empowerment projects. He also collaborates with education districts, the Government, the US Consulate, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon Web Services, GIZ-SEDIN-GOPA, women networks and associations etc. on programs that transform women and youth to become global talents.
Klyne Maharaj (Director of Accelerator, Baobab Network) Baobab Network (“Baobab”), an early-stage investor that backs startups across Africa, today announced the acquisition of Reflector Marketing, a strategy and branding agency headquartered in South Africa. Founded in 2022 by Klyne Maharaj, Reflector Marketing has established itself as a specialist agency offering strategic marketing, branding, and digital services tailored to the needs of startups. With a diverse clientele spanning five continents (including prominent names like Jem, Opus and Batelle), Reflector has played a pivotal role in helping startups across a range of industries refine their positioning and scale. Commenting on the acquisition,…
🎥 @LawrenceEta During a conversation with Fadilah Tchoumba (CEO of the African Business Angels Network – ABAN), Digital Transformation Advisor, Lawrence Eta, discusses angel investment in Africa and its role in strengthening entrepreneurship. Watch the entire clip to glean useful nuggets from Lawrence’s insightful conversation with Fadilah.
Ngozi Oyewole (Founder & CEO, Noxie Limited – amongst other leadership roles) is thrilled to announce that she has been selected as an Honoree at The Leaders Without Borders International Economic Development and Investment Summit 2024, which will be held at the Prestigious House of Lords, Palace of Westminster in London. Leaders Without Borders is dedicated to improving leadership and entrepreneurial skills, while creating opportunities for trade and investment. The international organisation regularly hosts a gathering of high-achieving level professionals from all across the World. Oyewole founded Noxie Limited in 2001 as a key provider for Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPEs),…
Chizor Malize (CEO, Financial Institutions Training Centre – FITC) The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment, took place 11 – 22 March, 2024 under the priority theme, “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective”. 📸 Chizor Malize Delighted to participate in the CSW68 Conference, New York, Chizor Malize (CEO, Financial Institutions Training Centre – FITC) said: “The UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez in his opening address highlighted the…