Aliko Dangote is currently the richest man in Africa with a net worth of $10.1 billion, holding this position for the past 9 years. Strive Masiyiwa currently hold the 19th position with $1.1 billion net worth. He fell from 12th position after losing half of his net worth from the Zimbabwean currency losing 95% of …
We’re inviting innovative companies that act as third-party enablers for businesses to apply for our new Business Solutions Accelerator. Application Deadline: 24th June 2021 About the Award: Do you support merchants with solutions like customer data platforms, service and creative apps or system integrations? If yes, this 12-week virtual program can provide your team with technical support …
The NEF invites applications for the 2021 Africa Energy Ideas Competition that is set to accelerate the development of early-stage energy firms across Africa. Application Timeline: Deadline for proposal submission: 15th Aug 2021 Deadline for final submissions: 20th Oct, 2021 Eligible Countries: African countries To Be Taken At (Country): Lagos, Nigeria About the Award: The 5th Africa …
Pursuing a career in the automotive industry can be a rewarding way to work hands-on with vehicles and technology. If you are considering a career involving cars, it is helpful to understand the responsibilities of various roles. Jobs in the automotive industry span many career segments, including maintenance, repair, design, development, sales and customer service. …
Dr. Strive Masiyiwa – the Zimbabwean Billionaire businessman, philanthropist and founder of Econet Global, is a well know figure among entrepreneurs and leaders in Africa and around the world. Over the last few years, Masiyiwa has devoted his time to mentoring the next generation of African entrepreneurs on Facebook. With over 5.4 million fans, Facebook identifies its …
The way that people earn a living is rapidly changing. We’re seeing more and more individuals embrace online jobs in some capacity every year. Surveys reveal that over 59 million Americans freelanced last year and generated nearly $1.2 trillion in total income. If you’re looking to escape the 9-5 grind and consider yourself a go-getter …
During the early years of starting my business, I moved to a rural community with one simple goal; to save enough money to relocate back to the city. To save up enough money, I help my income from my international partner for many months until it accumulates enough money to facilitate my relocation back to …
To become an educator is a task that one should go into, bearing in mind that your first responsibility is not to make millions but how you can impact lives meaningfully. Most teachers are underpaid, yet the most overworked. The salary of the best positions in education cannot be compared to an average CEO’s salary, …
In 2019, all it took was one government policy to wipe out half of Dr. Strive Masiyiwa’s net worth, Zimbabwe’s only billionaire. The Zimbabwean government banned the US dollar – which was the legal tender in the country – and introduced the Zimbabwe dollar. This resulted in hyper-inflation estimated at 737%. By the end of …
Whether it’s a job interview, admission essay or meeting a potential mentor, ‘Tell us about yourself’ is one of the most commonly asked interview questions. This question is not just an ice-breaker or asked to simply initiate a conversation. When answered smartly, it can help you create a good impression and have a smoother interview …
I just want you to know that there are a lot of opportunities out there. There are many platforms and invitations anyone can leverage to build the life they want from scratch starting today. That has been my mission for the past decade; from building the first platform creating awareness on scholarships, grants and funding …
We are excited to announce the call for applications for our eFounders Fellowship program Online Course Class 1, which will be open to founders/co-founders of digital ventures from Africa. Application Deadline: Not specified About the Award: The eFounders Fellowship program provides first-hand exposure to eCommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and …
The two things people are generally uncomfortable to talk about are sex and money. People are often uncomfortable to discuss about sex, despite that it is the foundation of life and human existence. Similarly, money is perceived as a delicate and emotional subject to be discussed with a lot of caution. People are generally not …
Apply for the AB InBev’s Beer Garage Budstart 2021 for African Entrepreneurs. Application Deadline: 4th June 2021 About the Award: BudStart is Accelerator program of Beer Garage with focus on Global Fintech, APAC and Africa ecosystems. We aim to solve complex business problems through co-innovation/plug & play implementation model partnering with the best-in-class startups from …