Nairobi to Host 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference
By Khalifa Hemed Published January 30, 2024 A business conference whose theme shall underscore Canada’s role as a trusted partner across African markets, emphasizing Kenya’s pivotal position as a key gateway to the East Africa region and the continent, shall take place in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, February 19-20, 2024. The meeting that is organised…
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Apply for Fully Sponsored Tech Entrepreneurship Training
By Abdi Ali Published January 29, 2024 If you hold a degree from a recognised University or Technical College or demonstrate equivalent experience and have entrepreneurial or corporate work experience coupled with a fervent passion for launching a software company in Africa, you have till March 18, 2024 to apply for fully sponsored year-long training…
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Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize for African Development Announces Winners
By Khalifa Hemed Published January 4, 2024 The Al-Sumait Prize for African Development for 2022 has been awarded to Catherine Nakalembe and African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). The Kenya-based AATF that is chaired by Professor Aggrey Ambali has won the Prize for its success in enabling small scale farmers in African countries to obtain and…
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Burundi to improve water supply and boost climate change resilience with African Development Bank Grant
By African Development Bank Published January 3, 2023 Burundi and African Development Bank have signed two grant agreements totalling US$13.15 million to implement Phase 1 of the Water Sector and Climate Resilience Building Support Programme (PASEREC-Phase1). The programme will strengthen Burundi’s resilience to the effects of climate change and improve the socio-economic conditions of the…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition for Entrepreneurial Excellence Announces Winners
By Abdi Ali Published December 21, 2023 Entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt have taken the top three positions in the 2023 edition of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. ABH Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has named Ikpeme Neto (CEO and Founder, Wellahealth Technologies) from Nigeria,…
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Check Out African Reality Series Streaming on Showmax
By Jennifer Ochieng Published December 19, 2023 Oh Sister! a Kenyan gospel reality series, is now streaming on Showmax, with new episodes every Monday. The 13-part series, which first premiered on Maisha Magic Plus, gives viewers an inside look into the lives of seven gospel stars in Kenya, and the drama and controversy that sometimes…
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