By the end of 2022, world leaders will be halfway towards the 2030 deadline of achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of ending poverty, […]
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Flourish Ventures launches Madica, an Africa-focused pre-seed investment platform
The new investment program is targeting up to 30 underrepresented entrepreneurs across Africa who are working in underserved sectors and geographies. The goal of the […]
One-third of businesses plan to deploy Wi-Fi 7 by 2024, according to an industry report
WBA cross-industry survey reveals Wi-Fi 7 is top global priority to supercharge Wi-Fi capabilities and drive new IIoT use cases Wi-Fi 7 is emerging as […]
Breaking the boys’ club: If investing in women yields good returns, then why are we still fighting for their inclusion?
The Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs According to research by Statistics South Africa, nearly half (47%) of South African women are unemployedi. This comes as […]
The first NFT exhibition of African art in France will take place in October 2022
Neuvième Toit, a collective of French-speaking artists, and AKAA, a contemporary art fair in Paris dedicated to the artistic scenes of Africa and its diasporas, […]
Why SMME shaming leads to an investment mismatch
Recent articles on fund-raising activities in Africa paint the picture that capital is abundant and readily available. The first seven weeks of this year have seen […]
6 Easy Ways to Grow Your Money in 2022
Growing your money is an achievement, and many people dream of becoming wealthy. However, the meaning of wealth depends on experience and background. To some […]
3 trends set to dominate African mobile apps in 2022
In 2021, the mobile industry in sub-saharan Africa continued to show incredible resilience against the impacts of Covid-19 and experienced high growth. Digital solutions have […]
Are Brick Houses a Good Investment in South Africa?
Clay bricks are created using the same formula that has been used to build many famous structures. They are a long-lasting, visually beautiful construction material […]
Ventures Platform Secures First Close of US$40mn Pan-African Fund
Ventures Platform, the early-stage “discovery” venture capital fund championing the next generation of African entrepreneurs, has announced the first close of its new US$40m Pan-African, […]