Tag: business
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Adebayo Adelekan Location: Lagos, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I didn’t start this business. My name is Adebayo and I am inspired by Elizabeth Ojelua, CEO of Sure-Lift Tranx – a shoe manufacturing company. The story that I am about to share, will inspire you and everyone out there. This story tells me that there…
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My Voice Matters: Young Africans Tell their Entrepreneurial Stories
Name: Nanna Oghenereke Augusta Location: Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria Why did you start your business: I started Reqe Designs because fashion is my passion. My business allows me to do more for myself and the people around me. For me, being an entrepreneur is about bringing people-based solutions to the forefront. For me, it’s not about…
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Microsoft South Africa Wants Black-Owned Software Companies
Microsoft South Africa launched a nationwide search for black-owned software product development firms to join its highly successful enterprise development program. The RFP is open to black-owned software companies across South Africa with a maximum of 50 employees and a maximum turnover of R15 million a year. The company recently kicked off a public Request…
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Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards
Young entrepreneurs (aged 30 or under) are invited to submit inspiring initiatives that tackle the challenge of sustainable living. Prize: €200,000 in financial support and tailored mentoring will be awarded to the seven most impressive entries. Deadline: November 1, 2013 Apply here: http://www.changemakers.com/sustliving#competition
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Innovation in Africa: Here’s what Young African Women Entrepreneurs Have to Say
How can we support and improve Innovation in Africa? Supporting innovation in Africa is no easy task. Political instability, civil wars, terrorism, and uncertainty often disturb the ecosystem of progress and sustainable development. The AWP Network met with three (3) of Africa’s most innovative young women entrepreneurs who share their thoughts on how to improve…
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$150,000 for Innovative African Solutions to African Challenges
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) announced the call for entries for the 2014 Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA). The prestigious Prize, presented annually since 2012, aims at encouraging innovations that contribute to sustainable development in Africa. In an effort to drive African-led development, the IPA invites African entrepreneurs and innovators to propose projects that unlock new African…
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Why Most Businesses Fail in the First Six Months
By James Jorner When you decide to start a business, you have two goals in mind: to solve a problem and to make profit. But these two things are not as easy as they usually sound. If they were, every building you pass by each day would be a successful business. There are stages businesses…
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Innovation and Animation – Changing the Face of Children’s Cartoons in Nigeria
Adamu Waziri sat down with the AWP Network to discuss what inspired him to start his animation company, which produces the ‘Bino and Fino’ show. The ‘Bino and Fino’ show is an African educational and cultural cartoon series about a brother and sister, ‘Bino and Fino,’ who live with their grandparents ‘Mama and Papa,’ in…
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2013 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship
The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship recognizes and awards exceptional entrepreneurial leaders who serve as role models to Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs and demonstrate business excellence, innovation, and profitability. Originally established in 2007 by the Legatum Group, the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship are now hosted by the African Leadership Network (ALN). ALN believes that the surest way…
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