The annual conference and awards are now accepting registration, according to the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF). The AWIEF event, now in its ninth year, will take place on November 9 and 10, 2023, at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) in Kigali, Rwanda. More than 1,300 entrepreneurs and startups, industry experts, thought leaders,…
The Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA), the registry for .ng Internet Domain Names, responsible for and maintainings the database of names registered in the .ng country code Top Level Domain, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to provideon cyber security trainings for the personnel of the…
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has launched the Solution Innovation District, (SID); the innovation and business incubation program of the State, starting with the Anambra Digital Tribe Program. The SID is set up to drive overall innovation in the State including deep technology, creative talents, startups, business innovations etc. The function which was…
Fintech has played a significant role in democratising access to financial services across Africa in the past decade. Improved access includes the usability and quality of these services, with most fintech solutions targeting the underserved population, including the youth, women, low-income earners, rural communities, and SMMEs. These groups have faced many barriers to accessing banking,…
Applications for the Greenovations Africa initiative, which provides access to mentoring and investment opportunities, are requested from African firms with creative ideas that address current difficulties in any green sector. Entrepreneurs in the fields of smart agriculture, renewable energy, waste management, water management, and climate action can submit an application to get specialized assistance, mentoring,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division for the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, Amazon, continues to strengthen its footprint in Africa with a call-for-applications from early-stage startups to join their inaugural edition of the AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator. This program is hosted by AWS’ globally-recognized Startup Loft Accelerator, but unlike other cohorts, this edition…
Applications are now available for the African Impact Challenge, which supports participants in developing market-creating ideas that utilize technology to address the greatest challenges facing the continent. The African Impact Challenge is expanding to South Africa this year and introducing a pan-African health-focused stream, after a pilot in Ghana in 2020, a challenge in Kenya…
Applications for the fourth iteration of the ShEquity Business Accelerator have been opened by African investment firm ShEquity Partners, which focuses on women (SHEBA). ShEquity is an investment company that makes wise investments in Sub-Saharan African companies run and managed by women that are innovative, effective, and scalable. Through de-risking African female-led businesses, making them…
Customers can trade-in perpetual licenses for subscription access to AVEVA’s entire portfolio Benefits include lower upfront costs, faster ROI, improved scalability, and greater business agility By 2025, the global leader in industrial software aims to transition 80 percent of customer licenses to a subscription business model AVEVA, a world leader in industrial software, has announced…
The prestigious examination body in Africa, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), is on the verge of an epoch-making event. With over 40 million tested candidates in the last 71 years of its operations, WAEC in partnership with Sidmach Technologies, an ICT firm that develops and deploys software solutions at scale to solve high-impact business…
The second cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will concentrate on water management solutions, is now taking submissions, according to a statement from IBM. This program uses IBM technologies, including hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, as well as a network of specialists to improve and scale initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations from environmental…
Education data typically involves data compiled from schools on graduation rates, drop-out rates, test score averages, and the most vital – external examination performances. Often, education data is used to measure the success of a State, Region, Institutions or Individuals and benchmark them against others to improve your own work, products, or processes. Nowadays, most…
Hyperspace Technologies (https://hyperspace.ng), a Lagos-based Web3 startup specializing in next-level smart security infrastructure and key management systems, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking product, the Keymaster VAULT (https://keymaster.ng). Designed to cater to the African market, Keymaster VAULT is a secure, NFC-based hardware wallet that stores private keys offline, offering an affordable and user-friendly alternative to expensive and…
The Adelphi green entrepreneurship team is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Green Entrepreneurship Awards. The Awards will provide assistance to eco-inclusive and circular firms to scale their company expansion while also improving local communities’ capacity to adapt to the effects of a changing environment. The Circular Economy Awards by Circular Economy Catalyst are focused…
The Summit brought together the best and brightest minds in the banking, financial services, fintechs and techfin sectors. The event, which took place on 7th March 2023, featured insightful speakers, award-winning companies, and top-notch sponsors. Attendees were treated to a range of informative sessions, covering topics such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and risk management. The keynote…
To encourage entrepreneurship and the development of jobs in Africa’s largest economy, the Nigerian government has established a $672 million fund that is specifically aimed at young businesspeople in the technology and creative sectors. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo introduced the Investing in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (I-DICE) initiative on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. It…
Aspiring African investors can now apply to Dream VC’s venture capital programs, which were just announced for the year 2023. Dream VC co-founder Mark Kleyner commented on the debut in 2023 and said, “Understanding how to invest or support startups with operational questions in emerging markets is already very difficult. Many aspiring startup investors are…
With the establishment of Miva Open University, the Nigerian edtech startup uLesson, which offers online K–12 education across Africa, is moving into postsecondary education. The pan-African distance learning university will be a degree-granting institution with full licensing, offering undergraduate courses in software engineering, cyber security, data science, and computing. Moreover, it will contain a school…
Omeife, a humanoid robot, has been given permission by the federal government to be used to enhance national digital literacy. The Uniccon Group of Companies created Omeife, a female-appearing humanoid robot that can speak Pidgin, Yoruba, English, French, Arabic, Kiswahili, Hausa, Igbo, and Afrikaans. It is the first humanoid robot made in Africa. Yau Isa…
Impacc gGmbH has published a call for applications for its third venture cohort of investment in innovative entrepreneurs in Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania who will receive a smart equity investment to scale their firms. Impacc gGmbH supports local, green enterprises in Africa. The investment will range from $30,000 to $150,000 and will focus on six…
In order to find, qualify, and certify top engineers, Andela, a global network for remote technical talent, has acquired Qualified, the premier technical skills assessment platform. With the acquisition of more than 3.6M engineering users from Codewars, a Qualified-powered online community that allows technical talent to compete and hone their practical coding abilities in gamified…
The African Energy Chamber created The African Women Business Energy Network project to honor and empower women in the energy sector in honor of International Women’s Day. The African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN) is a platform established to support women’s career growth in the energy sector by linking them and women-owned businesses in the…
The operating parameters for open banking have been accepted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), launching an open banking system in Nigeria. Nigeria is the first nation in Africa to establish an Open Banking regulation as a result of this regulation. On March 7, 2023, Musa Jimoh, Director of the CBN’s Payments System Management…
ALX, a technology training company with a focus on Africa that provides young Africans with technical and professional skills, has collaborated with Mastercard to introduce a fully sponsored Software Engineering training program with a target audience of 50 000 women worldwide. The United Nations International Women’s Day (IWD) theme, “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender…
In honor of International Women’s Day, Google today unveiled three fresh projects focused on empowering and supplying African women business owners with the tools they require for success. Among the initiatives are the Hustle Academy for Women-Led Businesses, the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa: Women Founders Cohort, and a social media campaign honoring influential women…
Over the past seven years, Nairobi-based Villgro Africa, an early-stage investor and business incubator with a focus on health and life sciences, has invested over $1.36 million in 36 Kenyan healthcare startups. As part of its regional expansion, Villgro Africa now plans to open a Biotech Innovation Hub. The annual 2023 Sankalp Summit, which released…
A new workshop has been introduced by Microsoft Africa Development Centre (ADC) and Microsoft Leap that was built especially for university professors who instruct technology-focused courses. With the help of this program, university instructors will have the opportunity to work with other educators, develop their abilities, and discover best practices they may use in their…
Although while it is debatably still “a man’s world,” particularly in the tech industry, Nigerian women are undoubtedly doing their share and doing it well enough to attract attention from around the world. These are the seven female business founders from Nigeria who have made the Aurora Tech Awards 2023 shortlist. The AURORA Tech Awards…
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy A14 with the latest innovation and technology that has become synonymous with Galaxy smartphones. This latest Galaxy A series comes with a large screen, an awesome camera and all the essentials you need to stay connected. It looks and feels awesome as it delivers a truly special performance from…
Bellafricana has opened its tech-enabled community as a FREE platform to support creative entrepreneurs in the fashion, arts & craft, beauty, home & living, food produce & snacks industry, to gain visibility, increase sales, have the right business support and structure that gives them the capacity to grow their business. Speaking to the press on the…