Archives Tag: Africa

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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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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Press Release

OnePort 365 Secures $5 Million Seed Funding To Digitize Freight Management In Africa

April 19, 2022

OnePort 365, a digital freight forwarding company that makes it easier to move cargo to, from and within Africa, has raised $5 million in seed funding to drive the end-to-end digitisation of freight management in Africa and support its expansion into new markets across the continent. The seed funding round was led by Mobility 54 (the … Continue reading OnePort 365 Secures $5 Million Seed Funding To Digitize Freight Management In Africa

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Opportunities Women Women Empowerment

Get Access To Investors In The 2022 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa Program For Women Founders

April 19, 2022

If you are a female startup founder and you’re looking to raise funding for your enterprise, here’s an opportunity that could enable you to access the investment you need. Read more about Opportunities Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) is in search of up to 16 women founders from across Africa who are building innovative and … Continue reading Get Access To Investors In The 2022 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa Program For Women Founders

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EDUCATION TECH

Ulesson Provides Online Tutoring For Students In Africa

April 19, 2022

Ulesson was Founded in 2019 by Sim Shagaya to offer live online lessons with professional tutors, video lessons, and personalized live homework help for primary and secondary school students online and via its app. It leverages technology, in-class teachers, and media to provide high-quality education that is affordable and accessible for students as well as those … Continue reading Ulesson Provides Online Tutoring For Students In Africa

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Opportunities

Apply For The Village Capital Future Of Work Africa 2022 Accelerator Program

April 19, 2022

Village Capital, in collaboration with Moody’s Foundation, is organizing the Future of Work Accelerator for African entrepreneurs. This program is built with the aim of supporting entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and technical knowledge they need to solve Africa’s employment challenges. Read more about Opportunities The Future of Work Africa 2022 will identify and help … Continue reading Apply For The Village Capital Future Of Work Africa 2022 Accelerator Program

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apps FinTech TECH

Payday Africa Application

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is home to some of the most talented and ambitious entrepreneurs in Africa and the world at large. They are providing solutions to problems for one of the biggest markets on earth. Sending money remains a complicated, time-consuming, and expensive process butPayday Africa has the vision and the product offerings to liberate Africans and … Continue reading Payday Africa Application

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Fashion

Kenneth Ize: The Nigerian Brand Reinterpreting African Traditional Outfit

April 19, 2022

Those that are not conversant with the Nigerian Fashion Industry may not be familar with Kenneth Ize, but those in the industry both within and outside the shores of Africa know that Kenneth Ize is a formidable fashion force to reckon with. The name causes a burst of excitement and awe at the same time. … Continue reading Kenneth Ize: The Nigerian Brand Reinterpreting African Traditional Outfit

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FinTech

SudoAfrica Helps Businesses In Africa In The Issuance Of Debit Cards

April 19, 2022

A Nigerian Fintech startup Sudo Africa has raised $3.7 million pre-seed to build its card-issuing API for developers and businesses in Nigeria. The pre-seed round was led by San Francisco-based Global Founders Capital (GFC) with participation from venture capitals like Picus Capital, Lofty Inc Capital, Rallycap Ventures, Kepple Africa, Berrywood Capital, ZedCrest, and Suya Ventures. … Continue reading SudoAfrica Helps Businesses In Africa In The Issuance Of Debit Cards

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FinTech

Stax Is Bypassing The Internet To Close The Gap Towards Financial Inclusion In Africa

April 19, 2022

Stax is a fintech startup that allows Africans to buy airtime, send and request money, and transfer funds between accounts via automated USSD codes. The startup announced that it has raised a $2.2 million seed extension round. Co-founded by Ben Lyon, Jess Shorland, and David Kutalek, the startup secures all USSD codes from multiple accounts together … Continue reading Stax Is Bypassing The Internet To Close The Gap Towards Financial Inclusion In Africa

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Opportunities

$2,000 Prize On Offer In The Wiki Loves Africa 2022 Contest

April 19, 2022

The Wikimedia Commons is receiving entries for its Wiki Loves Africa contest. It is inviting anyone from Africa to submit video, photographs or audio that tell a story that’s in line with the contest’s theme, for a chance to win cash prizes. Read more about Opportunities The Wiki Loves Africa contest is an annual competition … Continue reading $2,000 Prize On Offer In The Wiki Loves Africa 2022 Contest

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Opportunities

African Women In Design Scholarship

April 19, 2022

Application is ongoing for the African Women in Design Scholarship program, which is a brainchild of Ingressive For Good. Read more about Opportunities The African Women in Design Scholarship Program was created to expand access to design education. We #ChooseToChallenge the fact that only 20% of designers in Nigeria are females. This reflects the realities … Continue reading African Women In Design Scholarship

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apps FinTech TECH

CKrowd: The Content Streaming Platform Helping African Creators Monetise Their Content 

April 19, 2022

In 2022, content creation is undoubtedly a lucrative field thanks to the buzz surrounding the industry and the large investments from venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and independent creators. Read more about Tech Every year, different categories of content creators from writers to social media influencers and videographers, earn millions of dollars in revenue. But Africans make … Continue reading CKrowd: The Content Streaming Platform Helping African Creators Monetise Their Content 

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SPORTS video

Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance

April 19, 2022

The efforts of Tunde Onakoya, Chess in Slums Africa, a Lagos-based Non-Profit organisation, in making the world see that greatness can be found in the most unlikely places is both extraordinary and inspiring. The NGO’s founder Tunde Onakoya, who shared a similar childhood story just like the boys whom he coaches, is transforming the lives of … Continue reading Chess In Slums Africa Organises Event With Canadian High Commissioner And Eight Others In Attendance

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