Mandela day is an Annual International day in celebration of the first black President of South Africa. Mandela day is celebrated yearly on July 18 in commemoration of the birth of Nelson Mandela. July 18 was officially declared Mandela day by the United Nations on November, 2009 with the first event on July 18, 2010. Here are 10 beautiful Mandela’s …
If you are interested in Africa’s agri-food sector, then don’t miss the chance to win GOGETTAZ Agripreneur Prize 2019. GOGETTAZ Agripreneur Prize 2019 for young Africans is a competition for innovative, young entrepreneurs pursuing the trillion-dollar opportunity of Africa’s agri-food sector. And applicants stand a chance of winning US$50,000 which will be awarded to two winners (a male and a …
William DeHart Hubbard was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 25, 1903. He made history on July 8 at the 1924 Paris Summer games when he won the long jump by leaping over 7.44m, making him the first African American to win an Olympic gold medal in an individual event. After setting the record, William DeHart Hubbard subsequently set another …
Widely known as a man who worked to modernized Ethiopia, Haile Selassie was an Ethiopian regent from 1916 to 1930 and emperor from 1930 to 1974. Born on July 23, 1892, Haile Selassie was originally called Tafari Makonnen and he played a key role in the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Here’s our selection of 15 Powerful quotes …
Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-ton competition is organized and run by Access Bank. The competition is aimed at Inspiring, connecting and empowering women entrepreneurs This is what you need to know about Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-ton competition In 2006, Access Bank began a journey into the world of women and Banking on Women. After working through the Gender Empowerment Movement to …
If you are considering starting a food service business in Africa, Paul Kihiko company ‘Wing It’ is one of the many success stories that will inspire your business journey. Named one of the most promising young Entrepreneurs in Africa by Forbes, in 2018, Paul Kihiko is a Kenyan born Entrepreneur and the founder of Wing It, a Nairobi based fast …
Strive Masiyiwa is Zimbabwe’s Richest man who overcame protracted government opposition to launch mobile phone network Econet Wireless in Zimbabwe in 1998. The London-based Zimbabwean entrepreneur, and philanthropist joined the billionaire’s club in 2018 and is the first to attain such status in the history of Zimbabwe. Strive Masiyawa company Econet Wireless is a privately held global telecommunications company with …
This is my love letter to our entrepreneurial Africa: Hey you, yes you, fine young man with great prospects and ideas, ENTREPRENEUR, right? Its you I want to discuss today. We are all aware that today’s Africa has transcend the rush for white colour job, everyone wants to be his or her own boss, cool right? yes, that’s the vibe, …
I can’t believe the news that you are finally going to Conakry. Fanta, you have broken my heart! You have ripped my heart out with your hands and shattered it like glass into smithereens. I remember the first day you came to my house. You were a sweet baby girl with chubby cheeks and curly hair. Your tiny eyes had …
