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Opportunities

Enter The Africa Philanthropy Network 2022 Essay Competition For African Youth

April 19, 2022

The Africa Philanthropy Network (APN) is inviting young people from across Africa to enter its essay contest. This competition is part of the organization’s drive to harness innovative ideas from young people for philanthropic work on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The ideas that contestants will contribute through their essays could be transformative for … Continue reading Enter The Africa Philanthropy Network 2022 Essay Competition For African Youth

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Apply For The She Code Africa Mentoring Program For Young Women In Tech

April 19, 2022

If you are a young woman looking to build a career in tech, here’s a chance for you to begin your journey. You can apply for the She Code Africa Mentoring Program (SCAMP). Organizers of this initiative have designed it to help young African women to learn the ropes in tech by connecting them with … Continue reading Apply For The She Code Africa Mentoring Program For Young Women In Tech

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Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event

April 19, 2022

  An Igbo from Onitsha, Anambra State, he was a science graduate of the University College of Ibadan and became involved in politics, later joining the military.  Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna was a Nigerian army major and high jumper. He was the first Black African to win a gold medal at an international sports event when … Continue reading Do You Know? Emmanuel Arinze Ifeajuna Was The First Black African To Win A Gold Medal At An International Sports Event

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Opportunities

Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023

April 19, 2022

Applications are currently open for the Acumen West Africa Fellows Program. If you are a social entrepreneur, business executive, or leader at your organization, here’s a chance for you to join a community of change makers from across West Africa. Read more about Opportunities Each year, this program brings about 20 leaders under its wings … Continue reading Applications Open For The Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2023

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FinTech

Fincra Provides Payment Infrastructure Within And Beyond Africa

April 19, 2022

Businesses in Africa encounter several challenges while making cross-border transactions. Some of the challenges include a lack of secure payment infrastructure, specific country regulations, transactions taking time, exorbitant hidden fees etc. But recently, several tech entrepreneurs have created a host of payment gateways or platforms to facilitate easy payments within and outside Africa. An example … Continue reading Fincra Provides Payment Infrastructure Within And Beyond Africa

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Opportunities

Enter The KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator In Africa Competition

April 19, 2022

Applications are currently open for the KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Africa Competition. KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional service companies, is inviting businesses from across Africa to compete for a global award and gain continent-wide traction. Read more about Opportunities This competition is open to enterprises that leverage technology to varying degrees. … Continue reading Enter The KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator In Africa Competition

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Opportunities

The Google For Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program 2022

April 19, 2022

Google for Startups introduces its black founders’ fund for African startups. Through this program, Google aims to support startups on the continent with the funding they need to scale. It is specifically targeted at black-owned, early-stage startups. Read more about Opportunities The 2022 edition of the Google for Africa Black Founders Fund Africa will provide … Continue reading The Google For Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program 2022

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SPORTS

Flying Eagles Qualify For 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations

April 19, 2022

Nigeria will be looking to re-establish dominance in age-grade African tournaments when hostilities commence in Egypt next year. Read more about Sports Nigerian national U-20 men’s football team, the Flying Eagles, have qualified for the 2023 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations set to hold in Egypt. The Nigerian side booked qualification for the continental showpiece … Continue reading Flying Eagles Qualify For 2023 Africa Cup Of Nations

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Autochek Acquires Morocco’s KIFAL Auto To Drive North Africa Expansion

April 19, 2022

Autochek, the automotive technology company making car ownership more accessible and affordable across Africa, has announced the acquisition of KIFAL Auto, Morocco’s leading automotive technology startup, to drive its expansion into North Africa. This acquisition represents the first major expansion of a West Africa-based startup into North Africa and it will facilitate effective Pan-African collaboration to … Continue reading Autochek Acquires Morocco’s KIFAL Auto To Drive North Africa Expansion

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FinTech

Interswitch Receives $110 Million Investment From LeapFrog And Tana Africa Capital

April 19, 2022

African payments company and second Unicorn, Interswitch has secured a $110 million joint investment from LeapFrog Investments and Tana Africa Capital. The announcement was made by the two private investment firms on Wednesday, 11th May. The investment is for Interswitch to scale its digital payment services across Africa. Read more about FinTech The two private … Continue reading Interswitch Receives $110 Million Investment From LeapFrog And Tana Africa Capital

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Press Release

Ceramica Expo West Africa 2022

April 19, 2022

Join us at the Global Meeting Point of Ceramic, Bathroom and Kitchen Sectors in West Africa – CERAMICA EXHIBITION 2022 Ceramica Expo West Africa 2022 is a dedicated event for manufacturers and suppliers of ceramic products to showcase their latest product design and innovation.  It will bring together the sector leader companies, key buyers and … Continue reading Ceramica Expo West Africa 2022

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Press Release

ROAM Jobs Evolves To Become The African Talent Company

April 19, 2022

Expands mandate to include offline recruitment, outsourcing and e-learning in a move to consolidate the pan-African recruitment market   Africa’s leading recruitment marketplaces have announced their new identity, coming together and rebranding as The African Talent Company under the leadership of Hilda Kabushenga Kragha. Backed by its shareholders Swiss Ringier AG and Australian SEEK Ltd., the company has … Continue reading ROAM Jobs Evolves To Become The African Talent Company

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Opportunities

Apply For The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) 2022 For Young Developers

April 19, 2022

Google invites aspiring and existing developers to apply for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship. It has designed this program to equip tech enthusiasts with the skills they need to become professional developers. The program will prepare them to take advantage of opportunities in the global tech ecosystem. Read more about Opportunities Persons who want to … Continue reading Apply For The Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) 2022 For Young Developers

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FinTech TECH

Pivo Africa, Provides Credit To African Supply Chain Chain Business

April 19, 2022

Access to credit is still one of the biggest challenges facing SMEs especially supply chain businesses. Most supply chain businesses usually have a short time to execute a contract and may require funds to do so. Acquiring credit from traditional banks takes time due to excessive red tape and numerous requirements. Therefore, supply chain businesses … Continue reading Pivo Africa, Provides Credit To African Supply Chain Chain Business

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Nigerian Man Rides To End Polio In Africa

April 19, 2022

An ambitious biker, Kunle Adeyanju, has hit the airwaves and has caused a stir on the internet as he embarked on a “charity ride” from London, the UK, to Lagos on the bike. It has been 14 days since he last set out. According to him, his ride was to create an awareness to end … Continue reading Nigerian Man Rides To End Polio In Africa

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