Archives Tag: Business in Africa

BUSINESS

Cathay Innovation and Africinvest Are Launching a $168 Million Fund for African Startups

April 19, 2022

Two investor bodies- Tunisia-based Africinvest and venture capital firm Cathay Innovation –are combining forces to build a $168 million fund for startups on the African continent. Their intention to stake new money on the continent’s emerging tech ventures was made public on Wednesday. Africinvest, which has a history of supporting businesses from across Africa’s commercial … Continue reading Cathay Innovation and Africinvest Are Launching a $168 Million Fund for African Startups

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BUSINESS Events

Africa’s Biggest Business Fair to Hold Feb 21st, 2015

April 19, 2022

In less than one month, on February 21st 2015, Connect Nigeria is excited to announce that it’s second annual e-Business fair will be taking place at Eko hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. In 2013 over 2,000 people turned up on the day and learnt about e-Business as well as necessary skills they needed to develop to … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Business Fair to Hold Feb 21st, 2015

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BUSINESS Events Media Uncategorized

DEMO Africa Announces 40 Entrepreneurs for DEMO Africa Conference Launch in September

April 19, 2022

DEMO Africa is pleased to announce 40 entrepreneurs that have been selected for this year’s DEMO Africa conference launch to be held in Lagos Nigeria on September 22 – 26. If as an investor, entrepreneur or tech media professional, you are looking for Africa’s ‘next big thing’ in technology, it is a must-attend event for … Continue reading DEMO Africa Announces 40 Entrepreneurs for DEMO Africa Conference Launch in September

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BUSINESS CAREER Events

The Future Africa Awards Extends Nominations Deadline, Expands Board of Judges

April 19, 2022

  The Central Working Committee for The Future Africa Awards & Summit (TFAAs) 2014 said in a statement that nominations for this year have been extended. Nominations can be made until the 21st June, 2014. The Future Africa Awards have now been expanded to The Future Africa Awards and Summit which will involve a 2-day … Continue reading The Future Africa Awards Extends Nominations Deadline, Expands Board of Judges

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BUSINESS Events Food

Hello Food is Best E-Commerce Startup at The Europas

April 19, 2022

      Hello Food, Africa’s number one online and mobile platform food delivery marketplace was selected as the best E-commerce startup on the 11th of June at the 2014 European Tech Awards; The Europas. The Europas are the premier awards for Europe’s best start-ups which celebrates the most forward thinking, progressive and innovative tech … Continue reading Hello Food is Best E-Commerce Startup at The Europas

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BUSINESS Media

UAC, Seplat, Interswitch Others Announced Among Fastest Growing Companies in Africa

April 19, 2022

Six Nigerian firms have been recognized as 16 of the fastest growing companies in Africa. The selected companies include Nagode Group, UAC of Nigeria Plc, Computer Warehouse Group, Interswitch Limited, Notore Chemical Industries Limited, and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc. Nagode, a Lagos-based diversified entity with about five dynamic and fast growing subsidiaries, was incorporated … Continue reading UAC, Seplat, Interswitch Others Announced Among Fastest Growing Companies in Africa

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BUSINESS CAREER Opinion

Towards Embracing Innovation

April 19, 2022

  By Stanley Awelewa  A number of African business leaders and entrepreneurs are reluctant and lack conviction towards the pusuit of bold innovative ideas in today’s fast-paced, dynamic business environment. They’d rather cling to ‘buying and selling’. Seldom do they take cognizance of the need for fresh ideas as a fundamental ingredient to obtaining a … Continue reading Towards Embracing Innovation

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