CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 6, 2024/ — Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is proud to announce the milestone AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards, scheduled for 28 th and 29 th November 2024 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Under the theme “Future for All: Collaborate for Growth. Solve Inequity. Act on Climate”, the Conference will convene global thought leaders and industry experts to drive discussions on sustainable growth and equitable business practices. Notable among the contributors are the esteemed members of the AWIEF2024 Advisory Committee comprising industry pioneers and influential figures.Over…
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🎥 NBA Africa NBA Africa has launched ‘The Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator’ – a startup accelerator run by technology incubator ALX Ventures, with the objective of supporting African tech entrepreneurs in sports and creative industries with mentorship and capital. Based on the continent and focused on early-stage African startup companies, the new initiative will empower top African startups working in diverse areas – from event management to AI-driven digital marketing – and will receive mentorship from NBA Africa, ALX and other stakeholders, as well as guidance focusing on product development, business growth and go-to-market strategy. Early-stage startups in Africa that develop solutions in…
Fish Mahlalela (South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism: “The 2024 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to match or surpass last year’s contribution of a R1.2 billion injection into the economy Africa’s Travel Indaba, one of the largest global tourism trade shows, is set to take place from May 13 to 16, 2024 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC), in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa). Drawing thousands of participants, including exhibitors from various African nations and buyers worldwide, the event is not only a platform for business transactions but also emphasizes capacity building and knowledge sharing, benefiting…
🎥 TolulopeAjayi Film Director and Producer, Tolulope Olamide Ajayi, is thrilled to announce that his film “Over The Bridge” will be opening the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF). taking place May 8-14, 2024! Since its inception in 1993, the Festival has been at the forefront of showcasing African and diaspora filmmakers’ unique storytelling through the moving image. This year’s theme, “Convergence of Time,” explores the intersection of historical and contemporary roles played by individuals representing Africa and its diaspora in art. With more than 50 films from more than 25 countries, the festival invites audiences…
A vision executed: Chairman of Coronation & Grand Patron, Coronation WIN, AIgboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Centre) steers the launch of Coronation WIN On April 18, 2024, leading African financial services provider, Coronation, is thrilled to announce a newborn initiative – the Coronation Women Initiative Network (Coronation WIN) – described by Ngozi Akinyele (Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Coronation) as ’embodying Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede’s visionary commitment to enable women to lead and succeed’. Mr. Imoukhuede is Chairman of Coronation. (L-R): Ngozi Akinyele (Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Coronation); Olushola Coker (Chairperson, Board of Directors, Coronation Trustees Limited); Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede (Chairman, Coronation); Pai Gamde (Chairperson,…
(L-R): Olusegun and Oyetola Akande (founders of Sami’s Online African Foods & Pride of Africa Trade Cash and Carry) Husband and wife team, Olusegun and Oyetola Akande, are the owners of Sami’s Online African Foods, a one-stop Afro-Caribbean eCommerce superstore that brings the rich flavours of Nigeria to the global stage. After noticing a lack of original African-Caribbean ingredients available for purchase in the UK, the couple had co-founded the business in 2009, with a clear vision to provide authentic foods sourced from Africa. The Akandes had previously founded another food business (Sami’s) in 2009 📸BAfrica The Akandes are breaking…
Titilope Adewusi (Co-founder, 9ijakids) Financial and Digital Literacy Advocate (and Co-founder of 9ijakids), Titilope Adewusi has emerged as one of 33 extraordinary entrepreneurs selected as a Fellow of the 2024 Cartier Women’s Initiative – an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. 9jakids is an educational games platform that provides access to over 200 fun learning games. Says the programme organisers: “The time is finally here! We are thrilled to unveil our 2024 fellows who exemplify deep passion and committed discipline towards impact, and leveraging business as a force for good.”These 33 trailblazing entrepreneurs…
Frederick A (Founder & CEO, JĂ©GO) As a a 10-year-old growing up in Lagos Nigeria, Frederick A. (Founder & CEO, JĂ©GO Technologies) recalls being inspired by the Coscharis Group’s legacy for excellence and innovation in Africa’s automobile and technology space. Today, Frederick says he is humbled and fired up as JĂ©GO enters into partnership with the same iconic Coscharis brand to bring clean energy to thousands of businesses, households in Nigeria and Ghana. Portable power station to the rescue: JĂ©GO Power Pod re-charges a stranded electric vehicle that runs out of power on the highway The ambitious project will supply…
Food farmer, Kafilat Adedeji’s award-winning Automated Modular Circular Mushroom – Aquaponics Greenhouse System (MCG Kit) has launched formally into the Nigerian market! The kit allows users in the city grow their own 100% organic foods (mushrooms, vegetables , herbs and spices and fish together) in a Circular ecosystem, from their homes – even in the smallest of spaces. Users do not need to know how to farm, neither do they require farmland to get started. Even better, the system works on autopilot, which ensures that post-set up by Kafilat and her team, maintenance simply involves a commitment of 1 -…
(R-L): Dickson Nsofor (CEO, Kora), Prashant Matta (General Partner, Panache Ventures) Dickson Nsofor is CEO of Kora and Founder of The Curve – a  software engineering academy whose mission is to teach tech skills to dwellers of disadvantaged communities in Lagos. Recently, Nsofor visited slums in Lagos, in the company of project partner, Prashant Matta (General Manager, Panache Ventures – Canada’s most active seed stage venture capital fund, with a strong angel investor track record). Says Nsofor: “It was an absolute pleasure taking Prashant Matta to the slums in Lagos where our free programing school, The Curve Africa, is making…