Here are 5 African cities with the best startup ecosystems in 2023
Africa’s startup scene has been gaining momentum in recent years, and in 2023, several cities on the continent are emerging as vibrant hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. These cities are not only attracting local talent but are also becoming increasingly appealing to international investors. Based on The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023), these
Bloomberg Africa Business Media Innovators Forum to be held in Cape Town
Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa for in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum on October 30 – November 1. Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO, Bloomberg Media and Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus, Bloomberg News, and Erana Stennett, Corporate Philanthropy
Two Kenyan tech firms picked for maiden AI First programme
Two Kenyan startups have been selected for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator AI First programme. They include Dial Afrika Inc and Fastagger Inc who are part of a team of 11 African startups that were picked for the first cohort. The other selected startups include Avalon Health (South Africa), Chatbots Africa (Ghana), Famasi Africa
Nigeria IntensifiesEffort To Be Leading Avia-Cargo Export In Africa,Visits Ghana – Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria IntensifiesEffort To Be Leading Avia-Cargo Export In Africa,Visits Ghana – Independent Newspaper Nigeria HomeBusinessNigeria IntensifiesEffort To Be Leading Avia-Cargo Export In Africa,Visits Ghana
Deployment of N50bn modular floating dock’ll prevent N300bn capital flight, generate N1bn monthly – The Sun Nigeria
By Steve Agbota, [email protected] Since the creation of Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, maritime stakeholders have intensified their advocacy for the deployment of the N50 billion modular floating dock yet to be put into operations. They aregued that the deployment of the modular floating dock will augment the blue economy agenda of the Federal
Google Accelerator Selects 11 African Startups to Advance AI
Google has announced the first 11 African startups chosen for its new “Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First” program. The 10-week program aims to empower emerging innovators leveraging AI across Africa. Google’s significant investment highlights its commitment to strengthening AI’s transformative potential on the continent. Per McKinsey, AI could add $1.3 trillion to Africa’s GDP
Nigeria plans to reduce the number of taxes from 62 to less than 10
This announcement was made by Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms during a presentation in Abuja at the 53rd annual conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. Oyedele stressed that the existing 62 taxes imposed across various government levels place a heavy burden on Nigerian businesses
Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana may face Morocco in AFCON group stage | The Guardian Nigeria News
The draw for the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will hold tomorrow in Abidjan, Ivorian economic capital, with the Super Eagles of Nigeria likely to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, as well as the Atlas Lions of Morocco in what could be the group of death. The Super Eagles, who crashed out
Three Nigerian startups, eight others to get $350 000 Google Cloud Credits
Three Nigerian startups will be among the 11 African startups that will benefit from Google’s $350 000 Cloud Credits to leverage their businesses …
10 African countries with the highest diaspora remittance inflow
As the African diaspora continues to grow, especially in the wake of globalization and increased opportunities abroad, the remittances sent back to the continent have swelled in volume. It’s not just pocket change; it’s a game-changer for Africa’s economic stability and growth. According to the World Bank, in the post-COVID period, remittances have become even