Event

Ground-breaking Speaker Line-up Announced For 6th FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit

In the wake of a tumultuous period in history, many are reflecting on lessons learnt in 2020, while seeking guidance

Mastercard
Business Entrepreneurship Report Women

Africa Claims Top Three Spots in Mastercard Index For Highest Concentration of Women Businesses Owners in The World

Fourth edition of Mastercard Index of Women Entrepreneurs examines progress in 58 economies, representing 80% of the world’s female workforce

NEF
Africa Innovation Technology

6 Nigerians, 19 Other Africans Named NEF Fellows For 2019-2021 Class

The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) Fellows program recognises Africa’s best young scientists and technologists. These innovators and emerging leaders, all

Catalyst Fund
Funding Investment Venture Capital

West African Investors and Founders Join as Expert Advisors to Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator

The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator, managed by BFA Global, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST), today

Oolu
Funding Investment Renewable Energy

Oolu, a West African Solar Distributor, Secures $8.5m in Series B Round

Oolu, a leading solar distributor in West Africa, has closed a $8.5 million Series B investment round led by independent

Tony Elumelu Foundation
Entrepreneurship Partnership Women

TEF and European Union Partner to Train and Fund 2,500 Young African Female Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a partnership with the European Union to identify, train, mentor, and fund 2,500

Seedstars
Competition News Startup

25 African Startups Advance to Regional Stage of Seedstars World Competition 2020

Seedstars has announced 25 African tech startups that have been selected for the regional phase of the Seedstars World Competition

Connect Lab
Entrepreneurship Startup Women

Apply: Women in Business Growth Lab Designed by Connect Lab

The Women in Business Lab is a female entrepreneurship development programme designed by the Connect Lab to reduce the inequalities

Swedfund
Funding Health Investment Startup Venture Capital

Swedfund Invests $1m in Kasha Global to Support Women’s Health and Self-care in East Africa

Swedfund, the Swedish Development finance institution, has announced its investment in Kasha Global, a Femtech e-commerce platform with subsidiaries in

Women in Business
Africa Entrepreneurship Innovation Hub Startup

CcHUB and iHub Unveils The 15 Startups in Women in Business Cohort 2

CcHUB and iHub have announced the 15 women-led startups from Kenya and Nigeria that will participate in Women in Business