Tag: South Africa

• Apply: 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year Competition

  

  The Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition aims to honor, benefit and uplift South African SMEs. This annual competition celebrates excellence in South African entrepreneurship and serves as an inspiration to others to succeed in the world of business. To enter the Sanlam / Business Partners Entrepreneur of the Year competition, you…

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  May 26, 2014

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• 440 NG to Invest in Nigerian Startups

  88mph has teamed up with L5 Lab to bring early-stage investing to Nigeria. 440 NG is a joint venture between 88mph and L5Lab. The company provides startups with a $20k-110k investment for a 10-25% equity. 440 NG will focus on startups that target the African markets and are scalable via web or mobile. The company accepts up…

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  May 23, 2014

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• Apply: 2014 International Mathematical Olympiad

  The 55th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from July 3 to 13, 2014. The IMO is a problem-solving contest for high school students, held in a different country in July every year. The first IMO was held in Romania in 1959, with seven countries taking part. Today, more…

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  May 6, 2014

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  Africa, African youths, AWP Network, business, business support, Cape Town, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, development, education, Foundation, growth, idea, Innovation, Mary Olushoga, Mathematics, Problem-solving, progress, solutions, South Africa, strategy, sustainability, technology

• African Girls in Technology: WITIN Forum Uncovers New Innovations

  

  by Olufemi Omotayo (Director – AWP Network)   Nigerian girls are techies too! Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) provides networking, entrepreneurship, and professional development opportunities for women and girls. WITIN educates, inspires and equips women and girls to pursue and keep careers in STEM while embracing the emerging tech market as inventors and innovators.…

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  April 28, 2014

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• 2014 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship

  The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) recognizes and awards exceptional entrepreneurial leaders who serve as role models to Africa’s aspiring entrepreneurs and demonstrate business excellence, innovation, and profitability. AAE was established in 2007 to recognize business leaders who demonstrate innovation, profitability, and business excellence while serving as role models to inspire the next generation of…

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  April 15, 2014

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• Apply: Mara Mentor Tanzania Program

  Mara One-on-One aims to support the start-up and growth of young businesses in Dar es Salaam by connecting successful businessmen and businesswomen with passionate entrepreneurs for six (6) months. The Mara Mentor initiative is designed to help young enterprises survive the cut-throat world of business by creating alliances with strong players who have already succeeded in…

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  April 10, 2014

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• Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  The Royal Academy of Engineering just announced the launch of the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and has called for entries from engineers connected with universities and research institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is Africa’s biggest prize devoted to engineering innovation, covering all disciplines from mechanical, civil and computing…

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  March 10, 2014

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• Coca-Cola and UN Women Create Partnership to Empower Women

  Coca-Cola South Africa and UN Women partner to economically empower women.  Coca-Cola South Africa and UN Women yesterday announced a newly launched program to promote the advancement and economic empowerment of women. This new program in South Africa is part of The Coca-Cola Company’s global 5by20 initiative, which aims to enable the economic empowerment of…

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  February 20, 2014

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• 2014 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 social ventures. Finalists travel to South Africa and share in over $75,000 in cash awards, as well as access to lifelong mentorship and support. Before you begin, make sure you are eligible to enter: You…

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  February 14, 2014

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  Africa, African youths, anzisha prize, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, development, Entrepreneurs, growth, Innovation, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, Opportunity, progress, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, Youths

• Apply: 2014 TechWomen program

  TechWomen empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) from Africa and the Middle East by providing them the access and opportunity needed to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and inspire women and girls in their communities. Through mentorship and exchange, TechWomen strengthens participants’ professional…

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  December 20, 2013

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