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Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups

April 19, 2022

Applications now open for first cohort Wimbart, the Public Relations agency specialising in Africa & emerging markets, has launched its first edition of Wimbart Office Hours, a webinar and mentorship programme designed to equip African startups with the PR tools required to achieve their business goals. Targeted at early-stage startups, and with a focus on companies … Continue reading Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African Tech Start-Ups

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Social Media

Social Media Accounts To Follow: Meet The Nigerians Who Made The Forbes Africa New Wealth Creators List

April 19, 2022

In 2019, Forbes Africa released a new list called New Wealth Creators. The list features 20 women across Africa – five from Nigeria – who have made significant impact in their respective sectors.  According to Forbes Africa, this list shows that “… money is no longer the central indicator of new wealth creation. It is about job creation, … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: Meet The Nigerians Who Made The Forbes Africa New Wealth Creators List

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Women

Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council

April 19, 2022

In a bid to revive its ailing economy which has suffered two recessions in two years, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa expanded the Rainbow Nation’s Economic Advisory Council with the appointment of Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as member of the country’s economic council. This information became public last weekend during the second meeting … Continue reading Cyril Ramaphosa Appoints Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Into South African Economic Council

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TECH

Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here

April 19, 2022

You know personal development is just what it is – personal. Growth has to come from a place of consciousness and intentionality that others cannot give you. While you may be well placed with opportunities and talent, you must have the will to grow and develop yourself for you to experience growth. That being said, … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Startup And Technology Conference – Techpoint Build 2020 Is Finally Here

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TECH

Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure

April 19, 2022

Amidst the health crisis due to the spread of the Coronavirus from Asia to other continents and countries, there are economic concerns besides the disruption in plans and travels. COVID-19 started with a lot of panic without the full knowledge of the resultant effect of this health crisis beyond the health of individuals. Unfortunately, as … Continue reading Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey Rescinds On Plan To Stay In Africa For 6 Months Amidst Pressure

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BUSINESS

Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora

April 19, 2022

WorldRemit, a leading provider of international money transfer services, has launched its list of Top Ten Most Influential Africans in the Diaspora. The company says the list celebrates the accomplishments of Africans who have made valuable contributions to various fields in the United States and their countries of origin. The WorldRemit list of successful Africans … Continue reading Four Nigerians on the WorldRemit List of Top Africans in the Diaspora

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BUSINESS

Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank

April 19, 2022

Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has been endorsed by the African Development Bank (AFDB) to remain as president of the bank for a second term. During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council (comprising 55 ministers of foreign affairs serving as representatives of member countries) which was held during the African Union Summit … Continue reading Akinwunmi Adesina Endorsed For Second Term As President of African Development Bank

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Press Release

HR Expo Africa – Work Festival 2020

April 19, 2022

We are delighted to invite you to the HREA Work Festival taking place in Lagos on April 1 – 2, 2020 at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island. Two exciting days will bring together more than 2,000 people from diverse industries for forward-thinking learning, networking and entertainment to explore how to find success in the new … Continue reading HR Expo Africa – Work Festival 2020

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Press Release

Publiseer Selected For South Africa’s TechTribe Accelerator 2020 Cohort

April 19, 2022

The digital content distribution company, Publiseer, has been selected for the TechTribe Accelerator (TTA) 2020 Cohort. TTA is a South African accelerator and virtual mentorship programme, for post-revenue tech and IP driven ventures across the SADC region, which includes online learning, virtual mentorship, access to investment opportunities, and a peer network.TTA is instrumental in exposing a wide range … Continue reading Publiseer Selected For South Africa’s TechTribe Accelerator 2020 Cohort

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Press Release

TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M

April 19, 2022

CDC, IFC, Sango Capital and BIO join TLcom’s fund for African tech TLcom, the Africa-focused Venture Capital firm, today announces it has secured an additional $31M for its TIDE Africa Fund, bringing its Sub Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused fund to $71mn. The latest investment round has attracted international interest, with TLcom confirming participation from the UK … Continue reading TLcom’s TIDE Africa Fund Closes at $71M

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Press Release

West Africa Trade and Investment Forum

April 19, 2022

We are pleased to invite you to the 2nd Edition of the West Africa Trade and Investment Forum: Conference and Exhibition (WATIF 2020) which is themed: “Facilitating Trade and Development Through Technology, Virtual Connections and Regional Cooperation”. The event is scheduled to hold in Ghana on the 24th and 25th March, 2020. The maiden edition … Continue reading West Africa Trade and Investment Forum

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TECH

Future Africa Launches FAVS Forum to Provide Answers For Startups In Africa

April 19, 2022

The curious ones are usually the odd ones in the group and their questions usually turn people away from there because they can ask to the tiniest little detail that makes you say “arrgh”. Yet, these set of people are most times these ones have a wider scope and understanding of life than many others. … Continue reading Future Africa Launches FAVS Forum to Provide Answers For Startups In Africa

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TECH

Apply For The Go Global Africa 2020 Startup Competition

April 19, 2022

The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) is establishing an International Tech Hub Network (ITHN), as part of the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme. Tech Hubs are expert teams which work with partner countries to stimulate local digital economies, build high-end digital skills, and forge innovative partnerships between local tech sectors … Continue reading Apply For The Go Global Africa 2020 Startup Competition

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Press Release

Securex West Africa opens Visitor Registration ahead of its 10th anniversary this March.

April 19, 2022

As of Tuesday 14th January, visitor registration for West Africa’s leading exhibition and conference for professionals working across the security, fire and safety supply chain is open. Encompassing commercial, cyber, homeland and perimeter security, fire and safety, the two-day event will welcome industry members from across the region to share insights, experience and innovation. Following … Continue reading Securex West Africa opens Visitor Registration ahead of its 10th anniversary this March.

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Awards

Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo Emerge Winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019

April 19, 2022

Nigerian investigative journalists, Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo have both emerged as winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019 (PJP), an award from Sub-Saharan Africa public strategy firm, Gatefield Foundation. The announcement was made public on Monday, January 20, 2020, through a press statement by Gatefield’s lead strategist Adewunmi Emoruwa, in Abuja. Both … Continue reading Kiki Mordi and Fisayo Soyombo Emerge Winners of the People Journalism Prize for Africa 2019

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