500 Global and GIZ Partner to Empower African accelerators
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500 Global, a leading venture capital firm, has partnered with Germany’s economic development agency Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and its Make-IT in Africa initiative, which fosters the growth of Africa’s innovation ecosystems. Together, they are launching their inaugural Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers (BAM) program to empower African accelerators in their quest to support
Nigeria, Ghana, Benin To Submit Combined 2025 AFCON Bid –
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Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic will present a joint bid to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria and neighbours Benin Republic were previously expected to battle Algeria and Morocco for the hosting right. Their West African counterpart, Ghana are now ready to team up with them to host the continental showpiece. Read Also:
University of California, Berkeley MasterCard Scholars Program 2023/2024 for young Africans (Fully Funded)
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Application Deadline: Varying by Course The University of California, Berkeley has partnered with The Mastercard Foundation in a collaborative, global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations that believe education is a catalyst for social and economic advancement. The Scholars Program aims to develop a cohort of ethical, entrepreneurial, and energetic young leaders who will drive and
HabariPay Partners Google Hustle Academy to Deliver Digital Payment Training for MSMEs
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In line with its mission to empower Africans with the payment solutions they … Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa with expert training on business …
India Africa Trade: Indian Exim Bank inks pact with Southern Africa’s leading bank to boost India-Africa trade
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Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) has concluded a Master Risk Participation Agreement for supporting trade transactions with FirstRand Bank (FRB) Limited. The agreement was signed in Johannesburg on Monday on the sidelines of the India – Southern Africa Regional Conclave, in the presence of. Silvino Augusto Jose Moreno, Minister for Industry and Commerce,
Birimian Ventures Taps African Luxury Brands for Accelerator
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The Côte d’Ivoire-based investment firm has announced that 11 brands will join its programme in partnership with the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM). Among those selected were premium to luxury brands in the ready-to-wear category as well as footwear, accessories and cosmetics. Armando Cabral, (Guinea), Chez Nous (Tunisia), Endelea (Tanzania), Zyne (Morocco), Lafalaise Dion,
Amakye Dede, Rex Omar, Efya, Samini in an all-Ghanaian line-up for African Legends Night in December
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It’s all going to be a full Ghanaian line-up as Amakye Dede, Rex Omar, Efya and Samini have been announced as headliners for the 10th-anniversary concert of African Legends Night. Happening on Farmers Day Friday, December 2nd, 2022, African Legends Night will take place at the Grand Arena – Accra International Conference Centre, announced by event
The Process Of Impeachment And The Grounds For Necessary Impeachment In Ghana
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Many believe the Ghanaian president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, … Alhaji Balarabe Musa might be the first politician from West Africa or …
MTN, Glo, Airtel Others For Worldex Tech Leadership Awards
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MTN Nigeria, Globacom Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, MTN Ghana, 9Mobile, and Orange Senegal are among the top 10 telecom service operators nominated for the inaugural Worldex Tech Leadership Awards West Africa 2023. The event is scheduled for February 9, 2023 in Abuja, Nigeria. According to the organisers, the programme will recognise and honour the leaders of
Access Bank rakes in N123.9bn from foreign investments
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The aggressive investment outside Nigeria has continued to pay off as Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank by total assets raked in N123.9bn in profits from its foreign operations in the first 9 months of 2022. Access Bank has been on an aggressive offshore expansion under its MD/CEO Herbert Wigwe operating in 14 countries including Kenya,