AWP Network

Making a Difference in the Lives of African Entrepreneurs

Meet the 20 Startups Accepted into the World Bank Group Digital Acceleration Program

Twenty (20) of the most promising African digital startups will take part in the XL Africa residency, the flagship initiative of the business accelerator launched last April by the World Bank Group’s infoDev program. From Nov. 6-17 in Cape Town, the entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to learn from their mentors and peers, increase their regional visibility,…

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November 8, 2017

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

access, Aerobotics, Africa, African Angel Investor Summit, Asoko Insight, business acceleration, business accelerator, business opportunity, Cape Town, Coin Afrique, digital, Edgepoint Digital, Electronic Settlement Limited, Entrepreneurs, Finland, investments, Investors, Lynk Jobs Ltd., MAX, Norway, ogaVenue, Ongair, Opportunity, Pesabazaar.com, Prepclass, Printivo, Rasello Company, Rensource, Sendy Ltd., Snapplify, Sokowatch, startups, Sweden, TalentBase, Timbuktu, Tizeti Network Ltd., XL Africa, XL Africa Venture Showcase
Attend: African Angel Investor Summit

The 4th annual African Angel Investor Summit is set to be the next meeting point for Africa’s early-stage investor community. WHEN: November 15-16, 2017 WHERE: Workshop 17, Cape Town, South Africa At the event, there will be numerous key notes, panel discussions, roundtables and interactive workshops given by industry leaders. To set the scene, the most experienced experts will unwrap the…

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November 8, 2017

Events

Africa, African Angel Investor Summit, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, investor, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, World Bank, XL Africa, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Feature Your Artwork – Design a Cover for the 2018 Commission on the Status of Women Handbook

All artists are invited to design a cover. The sixty-second session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 12 to 23 March 2018. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world are welcome to attend the session. Themes…

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November 4, 2017

Events

Africa, African youths, art, artwork, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, Commission on the Status of Women, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, New York, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, United Nations, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Founder of AWP Network wins award at AWIEF 2017

Mary Olushoga, Founder of the African Women Power (AWP) Network won the empowerment award at the recently concluded AWIEF conference, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa. AWIEF, which stands for the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum is a Pan-African initiative and platform created to bring attention and focus to the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit…

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October 31, 2017

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

Africa, Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum, African women power, African youths, awards, AWIEF, AWIEF Conference, AWP Network, business, business support, Cape Town, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Irene Ochem, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The African Women Power Network, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Apply: Harambe Alliance for African Entrepreneurs

The Harambe Alliance is an exceptional coterie of young African risk-takers who look to unlock Africa’s potential through innovative social and business ventures. Harambe seeks to empower young African entrepreneurial leaders. Admitted candidates will attend its 11th annual Symposium at Yale, Harvard and Bretton Woods, April 13-16, 2018. Benefits include: $20,000 grants from our partners, Scholarships, Mentors, Venture…

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October 31, 2017

Events

Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, Harambe Alliance, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The African Woman Power Network, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Business Tips from Latifat Balogun – Founder of Hatlab Ice Cream Delite

Look for what makes your brand stand out, then build on it and be the best at it. People do not come to work for you but for themselves. They only work for you if you have earned their respect or give them a meaningful incentive, not because you give them orders. While gut feelings…

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October 26, 2017

Business, Education, Interviews

Africa, Africa Industrial internet Program, African Development Bank, African youths, agripreneurs, Akinwunmi Adesina, ALU, awards, AWP Network, BBM Messenger, business, business impact, business support, challenge, change, coding, collaboration, competition, Creative Media Works, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, finch, GE, General Electric, girls, growth, idea, Industrial Internet, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, Las Vegas, Latifat Balogun, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile business platform, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, scholarships, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, World Food Prize, Young Entrepreneurs, young farmers, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths
Attend the 2018 Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit

The 2018 ATIGS edition will gather 2000-plus key economic players from more than 70 countries including government delegations, high-profile African leaders, project developers and international investors in Washington D.C. Designed to promote and facilitate international trade between Americas, Asia, Europe, United Arab Emirates and Africa, the 3-days event will provide a unique platform to gain strategic…

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October 26, 2017

Events

Africa, Africa Industrial internet Program, African Development Bank, African youths, agripreneurs, Akinwunmi Adesina, ALU, awards, AWP Network, BBM Messenger, business, business impact, business support, challenge, change, coding, collaboration, competition, Creative Media Works, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, finch, GE, General Electric, girls, growth, idea, Industrial Internet, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, Las Vegas, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Mary Olusoga, mobile business platform, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, scholarships, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, World Food Prize, Young Entrepreneurs, young farmers, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths
Akinwumi Adesina Sets up Fund for Young Farmers and Agripreneurs

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, winner of the 2017 World Food Prize and President of the African Development Bank, has made the commitment to establish a fund to support young farmers and agripreneurs. He states, “this fund will be dedicated to providing financing for the youth of Africa in agriculture to feed Africa.” He made this announcement while being…

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October 26, 2017

Events

Africa, African Development Bank, African youths, agripreneurs, Akinwunmi Adesina, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, World Food Prize, Young Entrepreneurs, young farmers, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths
Attend the BBM Messenger Digital and Mobile Innovation Event in Lagos

Creative Media Works operating as BBM Messenger invites you to the first of its Innovation Information sessions. Highlighting a focus on fintech, this powerful afternoon is packed with innovation-rich content, sharing and networking, aims to help participants innovate and extend their mobile business platform. Date: Friday, November 10th, 2017 Time: 14:30pm – 18:00pm (2:30pm – 6pm) Late…

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October 26, 2017

Events

Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, BBM Messenger, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, Creative Media Works, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, finch, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile business platform, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Attend the Africa Tech Now Event in Las Vegas

Africa Tech Now will showcase the African entrepreneurship ecosystem at International CES, promoting the continent as the next digital and innovation hub. It is intended that private and public-sector stakeholders, including start-ups, key tech influencers, industry leaders and government officials from every corner of the world will converge at the technology and innovation mecca in Las Vegas…

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October 26, 2017

Events

Africa, African youths, awards, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, Las Vegas, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths