Are you a social enterprise and are you looking to raise investments for the first time? Are you based in North, East or Southern Africa? Join our 6 months Ashoka Social Investment Accelerator by Ashoka Africa, designed to support social entrepreneurs! Application Deadline: 16th April, 2018 at 00:00 (GMT) Eligible Countries: North, East and Southern African countries About …
The European Commission is covering the travel and accommodation cost of 50 EU and 50 African based digital entrepreneurs to showcase their services and technology during the 6th EU-Africa Business Forum Application Deadline: 20th October 2017 Eligible Countries: African and Enropean countries To Be Taken At (Country): Abidjan, Ivory Coast Type: Entrepreneurship Eligibility: Sector: All start-ups using digital technologies are …
The Africa Wealth Report for 2017 states that there are over 160 000 millionaires across the continent. This means that other countries save Nigeria and South Africa that are famously known to be hubs of opportunity, are now growing rapidly. Look at Botswana and Senegal for example. The new brood of millionaires throughout Africa is …
Strive Masiyiwa, one of Africa’s top telecoms mogul and Econet boss, takes his time and makes effort to share entrepreneurship tips on his Facebook page. Beyond sharing tips for business growth, Masiyiwa also has an awe-inspiring story of his entrepreneurial journey which is oh so closely striking to his first name. Born in Zimbabwe, then called Rhodesia in …
The Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Finance is selecting young entrepreneurs for the YouWiN! Connect Enterprise Education to help selected candidates develop their businesses and plans. Application Deadline: Ongoing Eligible Countries: Nigeria About the Award: YouWiN! Connect is a multimedia based relaunch of the YouWiN! programme of the Federal Ministry of Finance. It aims …
Did you know there are a few ways you can learn to improve your brain power?A strong IQ (Intelligence Quotient) depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams or a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, there are lots of …
Most students find that their greatest challenge in adjusting to college life and to succeeding in the classroom is in managing their time effectively. Time management is something that should be learned before a child becomes an adult. However, it can still be learnt as an adult student, in fact no better time. Want to …
Last week, I got chatting with a friend on Whatsapp. Here’s a message he sent me: “Do you know the impact of your touch on that report? They said the report is short but it’s the best. For that reason, they assigned me to Victoria Island were the elite consumers are.” His company sent them …
Africa has the youngest population of Tech entrepreneurs in the world and this is expected to double by 2045. In a male-dominated tech scene as Africa’s, it is undeniable that women hold a small percentage of tech entrepreneurship. However, there are a number of incredible women who have created and are building successful, innovative tech companies that …
The CV might be a (or two) meaningless sheet of A4 paper. However the potency of this ‘sheet of paper’ can make or mar your future. Sadly, some schools and colleges are so focused on your academic performance, or teaching you your particular skills, that they forget to prepare you for the big wide world of work …
Sometimes conquering a fear just takes a small lifting of your voice instead of shying away from what you ought to do. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said that we should always do what we’re afraid to do. But as we all know by now, that’s easier said than done. Everyone is afraid of something. The greatest hack to life …
Leading a team of people when you are young is hard. Especially, when you may have members in the team who are your age or older. If you are reading this and you are a first-time team leader then you’re probably either making the most of the challenge or considering running for the door—or a bit …
“So… Any last questions?” We’ve all been there. At the end of the interview, and after nearly an hour of exposing your heart (and achievements) out to a potential employer, the HR manager asks if you have any last questions before wrapping up. A good interview is more than just artful answers to any question a …
“Yes!!!” she screamed, as she walked out of the building where she had just had her second interview. Sammie obviously felt confident about nailing the interview because she badly wanted the job, that particular one. She had already seen herself wearing really expensive pant suits and scurrying from the bottom floor to the top of …