Tag: The African Women Power Network

• Apply: Women4Africa 2017 Awards

  Women4Africa is the premier platform for celebrating African women achievers from around the world. Every year, the organization hosts guests from around the world who enjoy a sold out awards night. Submission for nominations for the ‘Women4Africa Awards UK 2017’ event is now open. All nominations will be treated in confidence and only viewed by…

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  October 25, 2016

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• Arunma Oteh Named Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank

  

  The AWP Network salutes and congratulates Arunma Oteh, who was recently appointed vice president and treasurer of the World Bank. Oteh previously served as Director General of  Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2014, Oteh was named West African Business Woman of the Year by CNBC at the Africa All Africa Business Leaders Awards.  Oteh is also listed as one…

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  July 30, 2015

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• I Started My Business with $40, You Can Too!

  

  Innovation and Design: Nigerian Shoemaker tells Her Story I started my business with about 7000 Naira and with the support of my former colleagues at Nokia Nigeria. They supported me by purchasing my products. Their support means so much to me, it kept me going through tough times, I am forever grateful to them. How…

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  May 13, 2015

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• Apply: Akilah Institute For Women

  

  Akilah is a school of excellence for young women in Rwanda and Burundi. Akilah provides a supportive community so that no student struggles alone.
 Students enjoy an English-only learning environment that encourages teamwork, leadership, confidence, and passion. Students gain the skills, resources, and experience to graduate as leaders and launch meaningful careers. The Akilah Candidate: Have…

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  April 27, 2015

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• Attend the Women4Africa Awards

  The 4th Annual Women4Africa™ Awards UK will take place on Saturday, May 9th at The Great Hall, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, London W8 7NX. The AWP Network congratulates all nominees and award winners.          

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  April 24, 2015

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• Graça Machel Named 2015 Skoll Global Treasure

  

  The AWP Network salutes and congratulates Graça Machel who was recently honored with the 2015 Skoll Global Treasure Award. Machel is a Mozambican politician, humanitarian, former first lady of South Africa and an international advocate for women’s and children’s rights. Read more here                            

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  April 24, 2015

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• Attend the Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Festival

  The WOWe 2015 Conference provides a high-level networking platform that connects the most influential women entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and dialogue on issues related to entrepreneurship and leadership. WHEN: June 25 – 26, 2015 WHERE: Landmark Convention Centre, Lagos Register here: WOWE Festival Have questions? Email: simphiwe.tshabalala@montex.co.uk                    

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  April 24, 2015

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