Every Olympic Game brings together a unique mix of innovative sportswear and clothing designs, each presenting a fascinating display of athleticism and style that captures the attention of audiences around the world. With just one day until the official opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the sheer number of sportswear and uniforms are stunning. The Pret-A-Couture ensemble designed by Michel & Amazonka for Team Mongolia is especially so, featuring intricate embroidered details and accessories inspired by traditional attires. The details reveal traditional patterns, the Mongolian flag colours and, on very close observation, an embedded Olympic torch. Ulaanbaatar-based fashion label,…
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Trailer: Discover the inspiring stories behind a new generation of African athletes, each with their tragedies and triumphs, struggles and strengths, hopes and dreams to excel in their sport and reveal the inner truth of what makes an Olympic hero 🎥Olympics.com Playing Fields, an original six-part documentary series, introduces the new wave of athletes paving the way in their sports across the African continent – discovering their incredible stories of perseverance, optimism and the strength of the human spirit. Produced by the Olympic Channel and documentary studio XTR; and directed by local filmmakers, Playing Fields premiered on 18 May 2023…
After a year in beta, GoLemon went live in March 2024 with its eCommerce offering as “the only store you will ever need for all your groceries and home essentials 💚”, and promising an end to grocery hopping across stores and markets. Yinka Adewuyi (Co-Founder & CEO, GoLemon) Co-founder & CEO of GoLemon, Yinka Adewuyi, is now thrilled to share major growth statistics (and a few challenges) for the company. He says: A few weeks ago, we crossed N150M in sales [at] GoLemon within 4 months of go-live, serving 7k+ homes in Lagos. We’ve gone from handling & processing 5k…
Founder of Sister Founders, Bianca Bonetti “Nairobi stole my heart 🦒❤️” says Italian entrepreneur and former speed ski athlete, Bianca Bonetti (Founder, Sister Founders – a community of Italian Women Entrepreneurs). And here’s her succinct share: Here’s what you need to know about the Silicon Savannah:Kenya 🇰🇪 is a powerhouse in Africa’s startup scene, proudly standing as one of the Big 4 alongside South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt. 🌍One of the most remarkable success stories is M-Pesa 📱, which revolutionized mobile money and transformed financial inclusion. Its impact has been profound, changing lives and inspiring a wave of fintech innovation.🌟…
(L-R): Peter N and Audrey Djiya (co-Founders, Zimi) Audrey Djiya and Peter N (co-Founders, Zimi) are doing something remarkable – they are bringing AmazonPrime-like fulfillment to African exporters, making it easy, fast, and cheap for these businesses to sell internationally.Explaining how this works, Audrey says: Across the continent, millions of businesses export $600 billion worth of goods every year. This is set to surpass $1 trillion by 2035.But these businesses have no affordable way to sell globally.Shipping can cost more than 100% of the value of an order.That just doesn’t make sense to us, which is why we’re building Zimi.By…
HE Nonye Soludo (wife of Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and founder of royalfoodsuk and royalfoodsnigeria) HE Nonye Soludo (wife of Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and founder of royalfoodsuk and royalfoodsnigeria) is asking female farmers in Anambra state to take a shot at the #EveryHomeAGarden competition for a chance to win N25 million Naira in prize money. The #EveryHomeAGarden competition, an initiative of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is open to female farmers who are keen to drive their passion to the next level. Driving food security: (L-R) Her Excellencies…
Past 2023 GoGettaz Grand Prize winner, Ikenna Nzewi from Nigeria, giving his winning pitch on stage in Dar es Salaam📸KWB/UbuntuHope Congratulations are in order as 60 young entrepreneurs from across Africa (ages 18-35) have just been announced as semi-finalists in the 2024 $160,000 GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize competition.Emerging from the 60 will be top 10 finalists who will go on to compete in a live pitch competition in Kigali in September at the annual Africa Food Systems Summit. Past 2023 GoGettaz Grand Prize winner, Andriatsitohaina Hasina Henintsoa from Madagascar, giving her winning pitch on stage in Dar es Salaam 📸KWB/UbuntuHope With…
(R): Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi (Co-Founder & CEO, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi (Co-Founder & CEO, Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre & Specialist Hospital – MRCC) has announced the Centre’s accreditation by the National Postgraduate Medical College (NPMC) NPMCN INFO to offer Residency programs in Clinical and Radiation Oncology. 📸 Modupe Elebute-Odunsi Expressing her delight at being the first private hospital in Nigeria to achieve this milestone, Elebute-Odunsi says: We are delighted to participate in capacity building to increase the number of Oncology specialists by providing first-class postgraduate training within the country.This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development…
Alex Okosi (Managing Director, Africa at Google) Alex Okosi (Managing Director, Africa, Google) is sending out a reminder that applications to the 2024 cohort of the Google Hustle Academy are still open. Outlining the essence of the program, Okosi shares hi sthoughts: They say Africa is built on hustle. There’s an undeniable drive on the continent to succeed, a spirit I deeply admire.In my own journey, there have been countless days fueled by late nights, chasing down opportunities, and constantly striving to learn and grow.But here’s the thing: hustle alone can only take you so far. What if I told…
Highlights: The Absa InspireMe Conference 2024 🎥AbsaBankKenya The recently concluded Absa InspireMe Conference 2024, the continent’s largest gathering of women entrepreneurs, saw the participation of 10,000 women from various Absa participating countries, including Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Mauritius, and Uganda – as well as countries under SheTrades Hubs in Africa, such as Rwanda, South Africa, The Gambia, and Nigeria. The two-day hybrid conference provided a platform for female entrepreneurs to engage, share experiences, and develop the tools and knowledge needed to elevate their businesses. 📸LifestyleCapital During the conference, a few women-led businesses from the agrifood, textiles and apparel, handicrafts, and accessories…