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Scientists and economists from Honoris United Universities in global selection for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Published by Press Office on 11 June 2020

The selection of eight young scientists and economists from the network represents the strengthening of ties between Honoris and Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in promoting research in Africa.

Burkina Faso: Food processing company adds value to locally-grown cassava

Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 June 2020

Faso Attiéké produces products from locally-grown cassava. Managing director Florence Bassono (36) answers our questions.

Africa Oil & Power: 13-15 October 2020

Published by Promotional Feature on 9 June 2020

Cape Town is host to the flagship Africa Oil & Power conference, connecting Africa’s top leaders in the petroleum and power sectors.

Moving Egyptian fashion forward: How the youngest in a family of entrepreneurs is taking the company online

Published by Jeanette Clark on 9 June 2020

Talking business with Anne Marie Kirollos, founder of Egyptian fashion label Tiyi.

Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities

Published by Aubrey Hruby and Aubrey Rugo on 9 June 2020

So far, companies have largely failed to tap sub-Saharan Africa’s e-commerce potential, owing to logistical challenges and inefficiencies.

GTR Africa 2020 Virtual: 20-23 October 2020

Published by Promotional Feature on 8 June 2020

GTR Africa 2020 virtual event will be held from 20th to 23rd October 2020.

Online business strategies mark new era in Brazzaville

Published by Gessye Safou-Mat on 8 June 2020

As expats closely watch developments in the Republic of the Congo, some entrepreneurs refine their marketing strategies.

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report

Published by Press Office on 8 June 2020

In 2019, ITFC approved $5.8 billion trade financing, a 12% increase from the previous year, to advance trade in member countries.

Soronko Academy launches digital skills assessment tool in partnership with Mastercard Foundation

Published by Press Office on 8 June 2020

Soronko Academy announced the launch of a skills assessment tool for digital jobs, My Digital Skills, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation.

AfricaCom Virtual Event: 9-13 November 2020

Published by Promotional Feature on 7 June 2020

AfricaCom is Africa’s largest and most influential tech and telecoms event.

DRC Energy & Infrastructure Investment Summit: 8-9 September 2021

Published by Promotional Feature on 6 June 2020

Kinshasa will host the first ever DRC Energy & Infrastructure Investment Summit from 8th to 9th September 2021.

Camels, not unicorns: How entrepreneurs in Africa are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley

Published by Alexandre Lazarow on 6 June 2020

Frontier innovators do not focus on growth at any cost; they focus on sustainability and resilience, writes Alexandre Lazarow.

Sokowatch – reinventing East Africa’s informal retail sector

Published by Justin Norman on 4 June 2020

How Sokowatch connects informal retail shops in East Africa with consumer goods manufacturers, such as Unilever and Procter & Gamble.

The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria)

Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 June 2020

An interview with Faiz Bashir, CEO of FlexiSAF, a Nigerian software company that develops technology solutions for the education sector.

News

Scientists and economists from Honoris United Universities in global selection for Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

Burkina Faso: Food processing company adds value to locally-grown cassava

Africa Oil & Power: 13-15 October 2020

Moving Egyptian fashion forward: How the youngest in a family of entrepreneurs is taking the company online

Investing in African logistics: Unpacking the opportunities

GTR Africa 2020 Virtual: 20-23 October 2020

Online business strategies mark new era in Brazzaville

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation releases 2019 Annual Development Effectiveness Report

Soronko Academy launches digital skills assessment tool in partnership with Mastercard Foundation

AfricaCom Virtual Event: 9-13 November 2020

DRC Energy & Infrastructure Investment Summit: 8-9 September 2021

Camels, not unicorns: How entrepreneurs in Africa are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley

Sokowatch – reinventing East Africa’s informal retail sector

The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria)

The entrepreneur exporting Tanzania’s agricultural products to Europe

Ghanaian CEO shares lessons from building a retail business

Ghana: From side hustle to 16 stores – a retail entrepreneur’s story

Building an investable and scalable business in Kenya: Founders share their thoughts

Entrepreneur spots opportunity in Nigeria’s informal retail market

DRC could be lucrative market for Zambia and other neighbours

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Ghana: Profiting from local rice production

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