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Team PEGA Africa Here are six African startups turning waste into climate solutions, boosting economies and tackling pollution! ♻️ Genesis Ehimegbe, Yaya Kone (Co-Founders, Coliba) ✅ COLIBA (Ivory Coast) – Turning plastic waste into reusable granules for industry. With $6 million raised by March 2024 and a target of $11.5 million, Coliba is making strides in the circular economy. Kidus Asfaw (Founder & CEO, Kubik) ✅ Kubik (Ethiopia) – Recycles plastics into low-CO2 bricks, making building materials cheaper and greener. Sand to Green Co-Founders ✅ Sand to Green (Kenya) – Transforms deserts into cultivable lands using agroforestry and solar-powered desalination to create…

One of seven contenders for the MEST Africa Challenge prize: Sisters Busola and Deborah Falope are the visionary co-Founders behind AquaTrack, empowering fish farmers with data-driven solutions MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) – the continent’s leading pitch competition for Africa’s emerging tech entrepreneurs – has announced the seven startups selected to compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity at its 2024 edition. The 2024 Challenge, held in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, aims to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs addressing critical agricultural challenges in West Africa.Here are the ‘Chosen Seven’! 🎯 AgroSfer (Benin):  A marketplace connecting agricultural cooperatives…

Kayode Adeyinka (Co-Founder & CEO, Gigmile) African startups are driving significant innovation in mobility and transportation, tackling challenges like urban congestion, logistic inefficiencies, and environmental concerns. Here are some notable movers that are actively raising funds to expand their reach, develop new tech solutions, and drive sustainability.:Gigmile Nigeria 🇳🇬: provides financial solutions for gig and informal sector workers through flexible vehicle financing, enabling them to access affordable transportation and enhance their productivity.Co-Founder & CEO: Kayode Adeyinka Rishi Koli (CEO, Fika Mobility) Fika Mobility Kenya 🇰🇪: Interoperable charging for commercial electric motorbikes ) – CEO: Rishi Kohli Wilfried Adingra (Co-Founder, GLA…

Nnamdi Uba (Co-Founder & CEO, Sytemap) The “Scan and Reserve” feature by Sytemap is an interesting development. Designed to make land purchasing more convenient and secure – particularly in real estate markets with potential risks around property fraud or mismanagement – this tool allows users to explore plots virtually, select a preferred one, and reserve it from anywhere using satellite mapping technology. Sytemap allows users to explore plots virtually, select a preferred one, and reserve it from anywhere using satellite mapping technology Sytemap Co-Founder & CEO, Nnamdi Uba recently announced: We have started deploying “Scan and Reserve” in estates locations.On…

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are a 12-month programme designed to support the professional development of future African leaders. The Fellowship programme invites emerging leaders from across Africa to apply to join the 2025 cohort of MIF Fellows and make the most of this opportunity. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship is a flagship initiative of the Foundation that equips Fellows with technical and leadership skills and enables them to contribute directly to research and policy design at their host institutions. Fellows are hosted at the following institutions: the African Development Bank, the International Trade Centre and the United Economic Commission for Africa.…

Tiffany Amber’s 25th Anniversary Fashion Show celebrated not only the artistry and creativity of the fashion industry but also the incredible journey [the brand] has embarked on over the past 25 years. (R-L): Folake Akindele Coker (Founder, Tiffany Amber), Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Tiffany Amber brand, synonymous with luxury and sophistication, and one of Nigeria’s finest female-led fashion houses, was founded by Folake Akindele Coker 25 years ago. In the past quarter of a century, Tiffany Amber has set trends and inspired countless young designers, turning the local fashion scene into a global conversation. And as the brand…

[🎥 Sports & Bytes] It appears the world is on the verge of a tech revolution, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealing how to create a GPT app in under four minutes, without requiring a single line of coding. Sam Altman (CEO, OpenAI) This breakthrough marks a major tech shift as it simplifies AI app development, and empowers just about anyone to build and even sell their own AI-powered products and apps.The world is about to witness an explosion of new products and solo entrepreneurs in the coming years.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (CEO & General Partner, Future Africa) ARM Labs Lagos Techstars, also known as Techstars Lagos, has shut down operations. This comes two years (and 24 investments) after it launched its accelerator program in Nigeria. It also announced the abrupt end of its third cohort program, which commenced in March 2024. Nigerian entrepreneur, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji (CEO & General Partner, Future Africa) reacts: Sad news but another reason why Africa must come of age. We cannot continue to depend on foreign accelerator businesses who are here today and gone tomorrow after collecting millions of dollars from corporates, DFIs and foundations in…

The Uzemi Technology Empowerment Initiative – a comprehensive program designed to address the lack of representation of women and girls in leadership positions in the technology sector across Africa – is hosting yet another leadership summit. Announcing the event, Olatomiwa Williams (Founder, Uzemi) says: Uzemi leadership summit 2.0 is coming!Theme: Leading with AI: Women pioneering tomorrow’s technologyDate: Saturday, 9th of November 2024Time: 9 am – 2 pmLocation: The Resource Centre, 5, Badru, Kasim Ajanaku Street, Dele Kuti St, Ebute, Ikorodu, NigeriaWe are bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals to discuss the transformative impact of AI…

ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika The ORÍKÌ Group is thrilled to announce the launch of what it refers to as Africa’s first-ever coworking space for wellness entrepreneurs – the ORIKI Wellness Hub. Says ORÍKÌ Group founder, Joycee Awosika: Through this hub, entrepreneurs will gain access to state-of-the-art infrastructure and systems that support the growth and sustainability of their businesses. Our vision with the ORÍKÌ Wellness Hub is to provide a supportive ecosystem for wellness entrepreneurs, offering them the resources they need to thrive while they focus on growing their companies and increasing their revenue. Supported by the Lagos State Employment…