Tag: Africa
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Moremi Initiative: 2013 Leadership Program for Young African Women
The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa is pleased to announce its annual call for applications for the 2013 Moremi Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program. Applications are welcome from young African women ages 19 – 25, living in Africa and the Diaspora. The MILEAD Fellows Program is a long-term leadership development program…
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The 2013 Anzisha Prize – $75,000 Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs
The Anzisha Prize is the premier award for African entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have developed and implemented innovative businesses or solutions that have a positive impact on their communities. The Anzisha Prize is an initiative of the African Leadership Academy’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation. Application Deadline: April 1st 2013.…
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Apply Now for the Google Science Fair
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition open to students ages 13-18 from around the globe. We are looking for ideas that will change the world. To get started, all you will need is a Google account. The Grand Prize includes a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Expeditions and…
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Become a TechWoman
TechWomen is accepting applications for the 2013 program from women who are permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen and Zimbabwe. Eligible TechWomen participants are women who are engaged or rising in professional careers that require significant expertise and knowledge…
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Apply for the Technology Innovation Program
The Nigerian Ministry of Communication Technology has launched a Technology Innovation Program called Techlaunchpad to accelerate the access to market for the local software developers in Nigeria. With venture capital fund of $15 million (from both government and private investors) to support this program and the other Incubation programs in Nigeria, the Ministry is poised…
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From Harvard to Sierra Leone – CEO of Splash Mobile Money Finds His Path
Chief Executive Officer of Splash Mobile Money, Daniel Osei-Antwi talks with the AWP Network about finding his path. Prior to joining his company, Daniel worked with Manocap – the first investor behind Splash. While there, he quickly became a strong believer in the exciting potential for mobile money platforms across Africa. Before moving to Sierra…
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Webinar: Learn Why Your Personal Development and Brand are Essential to Your Business Growth
In this webinar, Wale Adeniranye, President and Founder of SigniLife Consulting Limited – shares strategies on how to develop your personal brand and achieve harmonious success in career, business, and life. Adeniranye is a personal development expert and graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Master’s degree in Economics. Click here to listen to…
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Voices of Young African Entrepreneurs – Farmer Shares Business Tips
Zanau Hassan Maikasuwa, President of Farmfields Agro-Allied Services talks with the AWP Network about how he got started and the role his company plays in supporting local farmers and agricultural investors. His company deals with all aspects of farming – animals and crops. He states, “it is our goal to help farmers and agricultural investors…
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Program for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 women initiative in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Center at the Pan-African University is a global effort aimed at empowering 10,000 women in developing and emerging economies across the world. Every year, the program provides scholarships to underserved women – the package includes a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management and follow-up services…
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2013 Google Scholarship Program for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Google Europe & Israel Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is now open to students who will be enrolled in study for the 2013/2014 academic year at a university in Europe or Israel. Students must be enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical program. Students with a disability, mental health,…
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