Nigeria’s Otasowie Obayuwana – CEO & Co-Founder, TFS Cycles NEW YORK (June 13, 2025) – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) have announced the regional ventures for the 2025 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Eight social ventures from throughout Africa will pitch their innovative, affordable, and sustainable hardware technology solutions that address agricultural, energy, healthcare, and transportation challenges. They will also participate in an extensive design and engineering review with industry experts online beginning Tuesday, June 10. These eight ventures will vie for three spots in the 2025 ISHOW cohort, offering a share…
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APPLY HERE TO BE A DELEGATE AT THE WBG YOUTH SUMMIT! APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN UNTIL APRIL 15, 2025. The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries. The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group’s largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on May 19-20, 2025, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank…
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…
(L-R): Shoptreo Co-Founders, Emmanuel Jacobs and George Uteh [📸Emmanuel Jacobs] Founded by Emmanuel Tochukwu Jacobs and George Uteh in November 2021, Shoptreo is an innovative B2B e-commerce platform in Africa, focused on connecting local Nigerian fashion manufacturers—such as shoemakers, tailors, and other artisans—with global distributors and bulk buyers. Originating from Aba (Nigeria), Shoptreo has expanded to other cities like Ibadan and Kano, becoming a bridge between the informal sector and international markets. The platform empowers local businesses by offering financial solutions, including working capital and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, which enhance production capacity and purchasing power. Shoptreo is…
Visa has announced the 3rd cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator!The cohort features 19 incredible startups from across the continent 🌟. These companies are building solutions in embedded finance, SME lending, and digital/neobanking, showcasing the continued innovation and potential within Africa’s fintech ecosystem.What’s particularly exciting for me is seeing blockchain pioneers making the cut! Shoutout to Melanin Kapital, Kredete, and Block Markets Africa for representing the growing synergy between traditional Fintech and Blockchain, we could even squeeze in the amazing team at OkHi Smart Addressing with a strong use case for the industry. 🚀 — Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Announces…
COVER 1 COVER 2 Proceeds from the Foodpreneurs Africa 50 (Atlanta edition) will go towards Bank & Entrepreneur Africa’s MoJo4TheMasses project, which trains and equips females from disadvantaged communities to become Mobile Journalists (MoJos), therefore ensuring a solid professional future, decent earnings, and the dignity of supporting their families.
📸GLF Africa With vast natural resources to support its food systems, livelihoods, markets and growing young population, Africa has an unprecedented opportunity to restore its degraded landscapes, cater to the needs of its people and pave a sustainable way forward for all of humanity. GLF Africa 2024 Photography are thrilled to announce the launch of their Awards, which invites both professional and amateur photographers to submit their photos showcasing the continent’s vast landscapes in all its grandeur. GLF Africa says: We want to show the world stunning images of Africa’s diverse peoples and their way of life across its various landscapes.…
📸 Jean-Baptiste Gurliat/Ville de Paris In less than two weeks before the Opening Ceremony on July 26, 2024), the passage of the Olympic flame through Paris on 14 and 15 July will mark the start of the celebrations. Its route will be packed with events and highlights. After crossing an ocean, climbing mountains and meeting countless extraordinary people, the world’s most famous torch will finally arrive in Paris. The journey begins on 14 July, a significant date as it coincides with Bastille Day, from the iconic Champs-Élysées roundabout. Route of the Paris torch relay 📸 Paris 2024 / Ville de…
Here are 5 Reasons why African Women in the Green Sector Should Apply to the Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Programme! This opportunity is thanks to the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s partnership with the European Union (EU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and is open to women entrepreneurs in Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda with an existing business or idea that drives Africa’s green transformation.
Tribapay co-founders: (L-R) Anu Oguntoye, Bolu Oluwagbesan Triabpay, founded by Bolu Oluwagbesan and Anu Oguntoye, has become increasingly noticeable at the forefront of fintechs that envision bringing Africa closer through seamless payments. At its simplest, Tribapay works like a digital wallet. The customer gets a bank account, and is able to transfer funds to any bank, purchase airtime, or pay utility bills and subscriptions. In November 2023, at the third edition of the Zenith Bank Nigeria tech fair (themed “Future Forward 3.0”), Tribapay scored N10,000,000 prize money, as well as a 12-week mentorship programme with Seedstars, for its solution. The…