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Releaf Secures $4.2 million In Seed Funding And Grants To Drive The Industrialisation Of Food Processing In Africa

April 19, 2022

The new funding will support the development and scaling of technology solutions for Nigeria’s Oil Palm sector  Releaf, an AgriTech start-up that develops proprietary hardware and software solutions that make African farmers and food factories more efficient and profitable, has raised $2.7 million seed funding in a round led by Samurai Incubate Africa, Future Africa … Continue reading Releaf Secures $4.2 million In Seed Funding And Grants To Drive The Industrialisation Of Food Processing In Africa

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Opportunities

€10,000 Grant Available In The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Program

April 19, 2022

  The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has introduced the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) program, designed to provide women entrepreneurs across Africa with the support—including funding –they need to scale their businesses. Read more about Opportunities The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa program will help women-led enterprises improve their capacity to access market opportunities. Through technical … Continue reading €10,000 Grant Available In The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Women Entrepreneurship For Africa Program

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Plentywaka Will As Treepz To  Further Pan-African Expansion.

April 19, 2022

  Plentywaka, the Toronto-headquartered shared mobility startup which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, is making a significant shift in its business today as it announced that it has changed its name to Treepz. The name change which is effective as of now presents an opportunity to align the company name with its Pan-African expansion plan. … Continue reading Plentywaka Will As Treepz To  Further Pan-African Expansion.

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Press Release

Cleanbuild Africa Lunches #cleanbuildvoices

April 19, 2022

  Our planet needs saving, neglect has led to the rise in temperatures currently distorting our health, food security, air pollution, and a 46% rise in climate-related disasters, if we do not take conscious, intentional steps in addressing the adverse effects of climate change, it will put the whole of mankind in serious danger. The … Continue reading Cleanbuild Africa Lunches #cleanbuildvoices

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TECH video

Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Company Built The Fastest Internet In West Africa!

April 19, 2022

  If there’s a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the role it played in making the world more connected. These days, more individuals and businesses have embraced remote work and greatly rely on the global network called the internet. However, some African countries like Nigeria still face challenges with slow internet speed. Read … Continue reading Video Of The Week: How A Nigerian Company Built The Fastest Internet In West Africa!

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Automobile Press Release

Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya And Cheki Uganda

April 19, 2022

Autochek, the automotive technology company facilitating auto financing across Africa and ROAM Africa (Ringier One Africa Media) have entered into an agreement for Autochek to acquire automotive marketplaces Cheki Kenya and Cheki Uganda, as Autochek expands further into the African market. The deal will be finalised within the following weeks and will see Cheki Kenya and Uganda’s operations integrate … Continue reading Autochek Acquires ROAM Africa’s Online Car Platforms Cheki Kenya And Cheki Uganda

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BUSINESS TECH

LoftyInc Capital Looks To Boost African Startups With $10M

April 19, 2022

  A pan-African VC firm of Nigerian origin, LoftyInc Capital, has announced the launch of a third fund named LoftyInc Afropreneurs Fund 3 to boost African startups. Read more about Tech LoftyInc secured the $10 million for tech startups in Africa funding syndicates such as FBNQuest Funds, The Green Investment Club, High Networth Individuals Andela … Continue reading LoftyInc Capital Looks To Boost African Startups With $10M

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BUSINESS Opportunities

Enter For The GSA Africa Awards For African Startups

April 19, 2022

  The Global Startups Awards (GSA) exists to discover and recognize startups from across the world that are achieving great feats in their ecosystems. In 2021, for the first time, it’s including startups from Africa in the global competition. Read more about Opportunities As such, tech-driven ventures from across the continent now stand the chance … Continue reading Enter For The GSA Africa Awards For African Startups

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Press Release

Cleanbuild.africa & Creative Space To Hold First Cleantech And Climate Action Stakeholders’ Forum

April 19, 2022

  The historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change that went into effect in 2016, has enabled countries around the world to become more intentional about their responses to the growing threat of climate change. As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) draws nearer, world leaders are collectively gearing up to proffer solutions … Continue reading Cleanbuild.africa & Creative Space To Hold First Cleantech And Climate Action Stakeholders’ Forum

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BUSINESS Press Release

Three Weeks To Go Until Propak West Africa

April 19, 2022

Returning to the Landmark Centre, Lagos from the 14th – 16th September 2021, Propak West Africa promises to re-energise the packaging, printing, plastics and food processing industry and act as the catalyst to get the manufacturing sector moving once again. With many industry stakeholders expected at the Landmark Centre next month all eager to meet with the … Continue reading Three Weeks To Go Until Propak West Africa

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Video Of The Week: Why Is West Africa’s Coastline Empty?

April 19, 2022

  West Africa’s coastline abounds with natural resources, land, and sea that are ideal for a thriving real estate environment. The coastline, which is home to countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo, has recorded little to no development despite its staggering potential for real estate development. Read more about Video of the week In … Continue reading Video Of The Week: Why Is West Africa’s Coastline Empty?

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Events

Propak West Africa 2021 – Event Outline

April 19, 2022

Discover innovation in packaging, plastics, food processing, labelling and print in West Africa at the region’s largest B2B trade event, Propak West Africa 2021. Taking place from 14 – 16 September 2021 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, Propak will lead set the stage for reconnecting the West African packaging community following an unprecedented … Continue reading Propak West Africa 2021 – Event Outline

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Events

Propak West Africa 2021 – Visitor Registration Now Open

April 19, 2022

September 14th – 16th, 2021 will see the return of Propak West Africa, the regions largest packaging, printing, plastics and food processing exhibition. With many looking to build on the momentum that is returning to the industry in the region, the chance to reconnect and meet with 3500 professionals over the three days cannot come … Continue reading Propak West Africa 2021 – Visitor Registration Now Open

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Opportunities

Apply Now for Access Bank/Udacity 2021-2022 Advance Africa Scholarship Program for Young Africans

April 19, 2022

Access Bank and Udacity are calling for scholarship applications. They will provide 1,000 Nanodegree program scholarships for people in Africa to build practical, in-demand, cutting-edge tech skills. The scholarship will create upskilling opportunities for scholarship recipients and give them the skills needed by many tech companies today. Read more about Opportunity The Aim: Udacity and … Continue reading Apply Now for Access Bank/Udacity 2021-2022 Advance Africa Scholarship Program for Young Africans

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Opportunities

Apply For The Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship 2021

April 19, 2022

Access Bank and Udacity are partnering to give 1,000 people access to free nano-degrees in key IT skill areas for which there’s a growing demand. If you’re interested in skilling up for today’s job market, here’s an opportunity you could use. The Advance Africa Scholarship is a program designed by its organizers to build a … Continue reading Apply For The Udacity/Access Bank Advance Africa Scholarship 2021

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