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🎥 Henry Kaestner Entrepreneur and investor, Henry Kaestner recently sat down to chat with Efosa KC Obano—a leader championing African entrepreneurship through the African Impact Initiative and the Black Founders Network in Canada. Their conversation highlighted a powerful vision: innovation rooted not only in capital, but in faith and stewardship. Obano believes God is actively shaping an Africa that is free from poverty—and he believes that entrepreneurs are key players in this redemptive story. Says Kaestner: Had the joy of spending time with my friend Efosa KC Obano at the Chick-fil-A at Dallas Baptist University – Graduate School of Business.…

After months of intense competition, innovative pitches, and powerful storytelling, the 2025 GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize Competition has reached a thrilling milestone. GoGettaz are proud to announce the Top 13 finalists—exceptional . 🌍🌱These finalists have stood out among thousands of applicants across the continent, rising through rigorous application reviews, video pitches, and semifinalists’ interviews. They represent the very best of Africa’s next-generation agripreneurs—visionary leaders building sustainable businesses that address food security, climate resilience, nutrition, and rural livelihoods.🌟 The Top 13 FinalistsEach finalist will pitch LIVE at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳, where they will compete…

The GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize – one of Africa’s foremost platforms for empowering young agrifood entrepreneurs – is in full swing. The 2025 edition is particularly significant, offering a total prize pool of US $160,000—including two $50,000 Grand Prizes (one for a female entrepreneur, one for a male) and $60,000 in Impact Awards highlighting excellence across key themes like climate resilience, nutrition, gender equity, job creation, and innovation. The 26 semifinalists (see video) are bringing bold solutions to Africa’s agri-food challenges! 🌍🌱 Next stop: Selected finalists will pitch live on‑stage at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal, between…

If you are an SME Founder in the hospitality, agriculture, or fashion industry, you do not want to miss the grand finale of the TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda series, hosted by Tochi Wigwe. Taking place on August 02, 2025, Wigwe says: I am delighted to introduce some of the incredible speakers joining us for this insightful listening session. @tubobereni_@officialseyiawo@hildabaci , and @dreeee1 will share powerful insights from their journeys in the hospitality, fashion, and agriculture industries. They will reflect on the experiences and lessons that have shaped their success in building remarkable brands. I encourage you to register now via the link in…

📸 Victoria Uwadoka x LinkediIn In a celebratory ceremony held in July 2025, Nestlé Nigeria formally inducted 49 women entrepreneurs from Agbara, Ogun State, into its Empowering Rural Women Project. This newest cohort marks an exciting extension of a programme that began in August 2021 with just 50 women in Abuja and has grown steadily across multiple regions including Lagos, Ogun, Cross River, and Rivers. To date, 429 rural women have now benefited from this initiative. What each woman receives Each of the 49 selected beneficiaries in Agbara will receive: Grants in the form of Nestlé products valued at 300%…

In a bold step to bridge the gender gap in Africa’s tech ecosystem, She Code Africa (a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young African women in tech) is set to launch a new mentorship program with support from the HP Digital Equity Accelerator – a global initiative by HP that supports nonprofits working to close the digital divide for marginalized and underserved communities. The mentorship program will run in five cycles and feature four key tracks: Data Analysis Frontend Development UI/UX Design Product Management Open to both newcomers and women already working in tech, the program promises personalised mentorship, practical guidance,…

Segun Cole (co-Founder & CEO, Maasai) Reacting to the closure of fintech company, OKRA, Segun Cole (prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder), best known as the co‑founder & CEO of Maasai Technologies, an M&A marketplace helping African tech startups prepare for and execute exits – shares his thoughts: “When a portfolio company signals it’s time to fold, the immediate reflex is often to scramble for follow-on investors or, unfortunately, to prepare for a write-off.But what if there’s a more strategic, less painful alternative that could still deliver value? I’m talking about asset acquisition.Instead of solely focusing on a full…

In a powerful move to bring transparency and fairness to the U.S. healthcare system, Angel Onuoha and the team at Avelis Health have secured $500,000 in funding from Y Combinator. With medical debt crippling over 100 million Americans, Avelis is harnessing AI to audit bills, eliminate costly errors, and negotiate better outcomes for patients and self-insured employers. Their latest tool, Payment Integrity, promises to save companies millions—while protecting employees from the hidden costs of flawed healthcare billing. Says Onuoha: Over 100m Americans have medical debt, and it’s the leading cause of personal bankruptcy.These are devastating outcomes for both patients and…

Shop Treo founders – George Uteh and Emmanuel Jacobs Rebel Seed Capital is excited to back Shoptreo!Aba-based Shoptreo is unlocking value in informal markets and underserved production ecosystems like the Aba Artisanal Leather Cluster—one of Africa’s largest hubs for handcrafted leather goods—by equipping artisans with digital storefronts, integrated logistics, payments, and inventory tools to efficiently meet global demand. In summary, Shoptreo is: 🔧 Digitising informal artisans with end-to-end tools By offering digital storefronts integrated with inventory management, payments, and logistics, Shoptreo empowers Aba-based artisans to run professional, scalable online operations—no more relying only on physical markets 🌍 Bridging local producers…

Seun Alley – Founder, Fez Delivery Fez Delivery Nigeria recently launched LockerDash, a game-changing campaign designed to eliminate delivery headaches for both businesses and individuals. From June 01 to June 30, 2025 Fez is offering free locker deliveries across Lagos and Abuja. Clients’ packages can be shipped to secure Fez Safe Lockers—located in high-traffic spots like malls, bus terminals, offices, and residential areas—with no delivery fee. And after June, customers enjoy Free Fridays (every Friday through December 27, 2025). Interstate shipping to these lockers costs a flat ₦2,000 during the promo. 📦 How it works Send a package to a…