Barclays Africa Group has announced that it will be paying $10,000 for the winner in the Barclays Africa Supply Chain Challenge. In this new pan-African challenge, the bank is inviting teams of innovators to submit ideas that will revolutionise the supply chain and add real value for millions of people. The…
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Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, says he will attend GES 2015 today to meet with entrepreneurs from around the world and explore the sharing economy’s impact and expansion, particularly on the African continent – which represents a huge opportunity for the company. In the last twelve months alone, Airbnb has more than…
On the eve of U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, GeoPoll , the Global Entrepreneurship Network and the U.S. State Department released a survey of 1,000 business owners throughout sub-Saharan Africa on entrepreneurship in their countries. GeoPoll surveyed 200 entrepreneurs per country in the…
The Safaricom App Wiz Challenge is a three months long accelerator program that aims to help selected innovators leveraging on mobile technology move from idea/prototype to product or service within an incubation period of 3 months. The program is an initiative of Safaricom LTD in collaboration with @iBizAfrica- Strathmore University.…
Are you a social entrepreneur? Do you have any disruptive and scalable idea with the potential to change the world? Then the Forbes Under 30 $1M Change the World Competition is for you. The competition is open to both nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. It is not a business plan competition so organizations…
The Google Developers Summit 2015 will be taking place in three different African cities this August. The Google Developers Summit is Sub-Saharan Africa’s premier technical event focused on Google technology. In this event, you can join Googlers and experts from around the world in talks and hands-on codelabs covering Android Apps…
Nigerian-based web-based payments company, SimplePay has closed a new round of funding from Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (“BOI”). It was also learnt that BOI Managing Director and CEO, Olaoluwa Rasheed will join the company’s board as part of the investment deal. SimplePay executives have previously said the startup was gunning…
Application for the MTN Innovation Challenge officially opened on the 20 July 2015. Now Startups have the chance to win 1 million FCFA (1,700 dollars) in funding, 6 months in an incubation program and 6 months subscription to “MTN VPS Standard Linux” hosting package. To participate, think about your idea,…
440.ng has introduced a 24 hour event, Deal Weekend Lagos, where startups can compete to receive equity investment of between $100k and $250k. A lot can happen in one weekend. 440.ng promises that in one weekend, 440 and selected founder-investors will meet the shortlisted group of startups on, in order to:…
Bharti Airtel has entered an agreement with French based mobile operator, Orange to sell its operations in four countries – Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone. According to a statement from the company; “Orange and Bharti Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (Airtel) enter an exclusive agreement concerning four Airtel subsidiaries in…
In a groundbreaking event that highlighted the final winners of the Bank of Industry’s call for Renewable Energy proposals, Nigeria’s leading renewable energy provider, Arnergy Solar Limited, has secured long-term financing for the installation of off-grid solar home systems in six (6) Nigerian communities, as part of a Renewable Energy…
Dutch Wax and Design Brand, Vlisco, opened its first retail boutique at the Ikeja mall in Nigeria on the 18th of July, 2015. Its new store is a culmination of 170 years of colour and style expertise and our love for the African woman, all resulting in a unique store experience.…
Cupertino based giant, Apple and Tech giant Samsung with the GSM Association (GSMA) to develop an electronic SIM (e-SIM). What this means is that the physical SIM might soon be relegated to the relics of history. According to Financial Times, these two giants are in advanced talks with GSMA to start…
Have you seen the new Nike Zoom ad – Find Your Fast? Nike’s “Find Your Fast” campaign brings together some of the planet’s beacons of speed to inspire athletes to run or train for their fastest time this summer. Imagine an ad with likes of Kobe Bryant, Alyson Felix, Serena Williams, and…
This year MTV Base – #MTVMAMA2015 – celebrates ten years in Africa and a decade of the continent’s most amazing music with the 2015 edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards. And if you’re outside Africa you can watch it live, online, right here! Hosted by Anthony Anderson and featuring performances from…
The registration for the CcHUB 2015 Summer of Code is now officially open. The CcHUB Summer of Code is a 4-week summer programme designed by Co-Creation Hub to raise a new generation of digital makers. Through the Summer of Code, kids will learn new skills and tools to express their creativity. The…
According to the new ad from Samsung about the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, it is all about the camera. The new ad demonstrates the quick launch feature of the S6. The Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge have a 16 megapixel camera that launches in less than a second…
The Kenyan Government has approved the use of Aflasafe KE01 to fight aflatoxins. Aflatoxin contamination in food grain and feed in Kenya has become a major concern as it has a negative impact on health, trade, and food security. Aflatoxin causes liver cancer, suppresses immunity and stunts the growth of…
Kenya’s Bitsoko, a provider of digital currency services, has started to promote a series of educational events in Nairobi, Kenya, on the blockchain for start-ups. The events will focus on Blockchain education, networking, and opportunities for local startups to pitch. The goal is to further develop the community on the opportunities presented by…
The preliminary jury of the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2015 has selected a longlist of 25 entries. For the first time in the history of the competition, the list shows a broader geographical mix than ever, including more African entries. There is also a new trend; an increase in food-related innovations. The three African…