Kenya’s annual tech gathering, Africa Tech Summit (Nairobi) is off to a great start, packed with insightful talks, panels and mixers.One of the interesting companies meet would be HoaQ – they focus on identifying and partnering with exceptional founders who are developing innovative solutions to address unique challenges and opportunities within Africa and its global communities. HoaQ provides strategic guidance, industry connections, and ongoing support to fuel the growth and success of these ventures. Represented by Folakemi Osho (General Manager) and Yewande Odumosu, HoaQ will be hosting a roundtable on Thursday, February 13, 2025 [Register to join: https://lu.ma/ulybbqho] – For…
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Founder of Manuyoo, André Schwarz {📸 André Shwarz] André Schwarz is the founder of Manuyoo, a Berlin-based startup that promotes and sells high-quality products from Africa to European markets. The company operates under the philosophy of “Trade Not Aid,” focusing on fostering local entrepreneurship in African countries. Schwarz, who is looking for African entrepreneurs ready to enter the European market, says: I want to encourage all African entrepreneurs who aim to conquer the European market. Manuyoo offers everything you need to make your business and products market-ready for Europe, as well as a trading platform where you can grow in…
The Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EYIA) initiative is a joint project between Soilless Farm Lab (founded by Samson Ogbole) and the Mastercard Foundation, under which young agri-enthusiasts are trained in profitable and sustainable agriculture. EYiA in action Farmer Samson has taken time to de-mystify the way EYiA works: 1. We are not taking any form of investment (debt or equity)2. Our three months of training is free for those aged 18 to 29, free accommodation, and it is residential (www.sfarmlab.com/EYiA/)3. We set up farms at a fee.Our headquarters is at Awowo, Ewekoro LGA, Ogun state (see video) Farmer Samson…
🎥 @Paralympics Paris 2024: The IPC President’s Opening Ceremony Speech International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons calls for freedom, inclusion and equality in his speech at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony. Read his speech in full below. Andrew Parsons (President, International Paralympic Committee President – IPC) speaks at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Opening Ceremony 📸 Alex Slitz/Getty Images President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron;Paralympic Athletes;Mayor Anne Hidalgo; President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee Tony Estanguet;Peuple de France;Sport fans all over the world, Welcome to the most transformational sport event on Earth! The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. We are…
The Olympic Games are over. The Olympic Flag was handed over Sunday to Simone Biles and Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, the host city for the 2028 Olympic Games. After 16 days of thrilling events, and a star-studded closing ceremony held in France’s national stadium and also projected from Long Beach in Southern California, the French capital has handed over hosting duties for the Summer Games to the next city in line: Los Angeles in 2028. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIeHFbfSbCM Evidently attempting to show that surpassing Paris isn’t mission impossible, Los Angeles rolled out a skydiving Tom Cruise, Grammy winner Billie…