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Social impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

JamiiTrade: Empowering African SMEs to thrive in cross-border trade

JamiiTrade: Empowering African SMEs to thrive in cross-border trade

15 Mar 2024

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

Standard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

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Seedstars, IOE launch 4th edition of The Migration Challenge

Seedstars, IOE launch 4th edition of The Migration Challenge

19 Sep 2023

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

22 Aug 2023

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

11 Jan 2023

With $1m in grant funding, ACCF launches entrepreneurship project for women, youth

With $1m in grant funding, ACCF launches entrepreneurship project for women, youth

12 Dec 2022

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H&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

19 Sep 2022

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

8 Sep 2022

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Sindy Peters 12 Jul 2022

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Seun Sanni 17 May 2022

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

Finalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

Finalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

19 Oct 2021

2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

4 Oct 2021

Visa expands She's Next initiative in Africa

Visa expands She's Next initiative in Africa

28 Sep 2021

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

22 Jul 2021

Côte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Côte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

9 Jul 2021

Doktor.se to launch in Africa

Doktor.se to launch in Africa

18 Jun 2021

Youth are Africa's best asset

Youth are Africa's best asset

20 May 2021

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital in Africa and crossing the bridge to the US

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital in Africa and crossing the bridge to the US

Evan-Lee Courie 18 May 2021

Applications open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Applications open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

5 May 2021

Food Lover’s Market CEO Brian Coppin with TVMA founder Mmabatho Portia Morudi

The Village Market Africa triumphs in Food Lover's Seeds of Change initiative

28 Apr 2021

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital to grow in the African payment space

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital to grow in the African payment space

Evan-Lee Courie 28 Apr 2021

SA venture to benefit from new Mondelez impact investing platform

SA venture to benefit from new Mondelez impact investing platform

25 Feb 2021

Zuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

Zuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

Papama Nyati 19 Jan 2021

#ConsciousLiving: Ashaki driving purpose-led beauty through impact sourcing

#ConsciousLiving: Ashaki driving purpose-led beauty through impact sourcing

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Oct 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

L'Oréal announces winners of Beauty Tech for Good Challenge

L'Oréal announces winners of Beauty Tech for Good Challenge

14 Oct 2020

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ESG & SustainabilitySocial impact innovations awarded at 2024 Orange Social Venture Prize

14 Nov 2024

JamiiTrade: Empowering African SMEs to thrive in cross-border trade

EntrepreneurshipJamiiTrade: Empowering African SMEs to thrive in cross-border trade

Shift Social Development 15 Mar 2024

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FinanceStandard Bank, UnionPay boost African e-commerce

5 Jan 2024

Seedstars, IOE launch 4th edition of The Migration Challenge

EntrepreneurshipSeedstars, IOE launch 4th edition of The Migration Challenge

19 Sep 2023

Google launches new AI accelerator for African startups

EntrepreneurshipGoogle launches new AI accelerator for African startups

22 Aug 2023

10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

Entrepreneurship10 African startups get $2m investment for accelerating the continent's adaptation to climate change

11 Jan 2023

With $1m in grant funding, ACCF launches entrepreneurship project for women, youth

ESG & SustainabilityWith $1m in grant funding, ACCF launches entrepreneurship project for women, youth

12 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailH&M Foundation on the lookout for sustainable fashion innovators

24 Oct 2022

African YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

ESG & SustainabilityAfrican YouthAdapt Challenge competition open for entries

19 Sep 2022

5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

ESG & Sustainability5 young African leaders shortlisted for Äänit Prize

8 Sep 2022

#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

ESG & Sustainability#FOS22: How women, Africa play a central role in realising a sustainable future for all

Sindy Peters 12 Jul 2022

Nigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

AutomotiveNigerian entrepreneur builds electric mini-buses in clean energy push

Seun Sanni 17 May 2022

SA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

RetailSA entrepreneur drives sustainable development using African foods

Lauren Hartzenberg 10 Dec 2021

Social enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

ESG & SustainabilitySocial enterprises could hold the key to a prosperous, equitable future for Africa

Cathy Smith 12 Nov 2021

Finalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

EntrepreneurshipFinalists for inaugural Äänit Prize announced

19 Oct 2021

2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

Agriculture2021 Innovation Award for Sustainable Food Systems winners announced

4 Oct 2021

Visa expands She's Next initiative in Africa

EntrepreneurshipVisa expands She's Next initiative in Africa

28 Sep 2021

5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

ICT5 technopreneurs chosen for Ayo Scaling Africa Series

22 Jul 2021

Côte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

Construction & EngineeringCôte d'Ivoire's Noël N'guessan wins 2021 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation

9 Jul 2021

Doktor.se to launch in Africa

EntrepreneurshipDoktor.se to launch in Africa

18 Jun 2021

Youth are Africa's best asset

EntrepreneurshipYouth are Africa's best asset

20 May 2021

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital in Africa and crossing the bridge to the US

Entrepreneurship#StartupFunding101: Raising capital in Africa and crossing the bridge to the US

Evan-Lee Courie 18 May 2021

Applications open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

EntrepreneurshipApplications open for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program

5 May 2021

Food Lover’s Market CEO Brian Coppin with TVMA founder Mmabatho Portia Morudi

RetailThe Village Market Africa triumphs in Food Lover's Seeds of Change initiative

28 Apr 2021

#StartupFunding101: Raising capital to grow in the African payment space

Entrepreneurship#StartupFunding101: Raising capital to grow in the African payment space

Evan-Lee Courie 28 Apr 2021

SA venture to benefit from new Mondelez impact investing platform

RetailSA venture to benefit from new Mondelez impact investing platform

25 Feb 2021

Zuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

EntrepreneurshipZuri Health launched to help provide affordable, accessible healthcare solutions

Papama Nyati 19 Jan 2021

#ConsciousLiving: Ashaki driving purpose-led beauty through impact sourcing

Retail#ConsciousLiving: Ashaki driving purpose-led beauty through impact sourcing

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Oct 2020

Bizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Marketing & MediaBizcommunity and NSP Consultants congratulate BizListing winners!

Bizcommunity.com 26 Oct 2020

L'Oréal announces winners of Beauty Tech for Good Challenge

RetailL'Oréal announces winners of Beauty Tech for Good Challenge

14 Oct 2020

Young entrepreneur fills medical supply gap in rural Africa

EntrepreneurshipYoung entrepreneur fills medical supply gap in rural Africa

9 Sep 2020

#WomensMonth: Karen Nadasen provides insights to how PayU South Africa is empowering women

ICT#WomensMonth: Karen Nadasen provides insights to how PayU South Africa is empowering women

Evan-Lee Courie 28 Aug 2020

#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

Entrepreneurship#WomensMonth: Suzanne Morel shares how Mastercard SA is powering up women in SA

Evan-Lee Courie 17 Aug 2020

Why global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

EntrepreneurshipWhy global investors should invest in Africa's tech startups

Kashira Naidoo & Zach George 26 Jun 2020

The scenario of young entrepreneurs in Africa

EntrepreneurshipThe scenario of young entrepreneurs in Africa

Evan-Lee Courie 24 Jun 2020

How socially-led innovation can bring positive change in unchartered times

ESG & SustainabilityHow socially-led innovation can bring positive change in unchartered times

Muhammad Nabil 11 Jun 2020

A resilient Africa will continue to rise above the Covid-19 crisis

ESG & SustainabilityA resilient Africa will continue to rise above the Covid-19 crisis

Pieter Bensch 25 May 2020

Q&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

EntrepreneurshipQ&A: Mmusi Maimane talks 'One South Africa' digital platform

Evan-Lee Courie 21 May 2020

#LockdownLessons: 5 minutes with Sandras Phiri, founder of StartupCircles

Entrepreneurship#LockdownLessons: 5 minutes with Sandras Phiri, founder of StartupCircles

Evan-Lee Courie 6 May 2020

2020 MEST Africa Challenge expands target, extends deadline

Entrepreneurship2020 MEST Africa Challenge expands target, extends deadline

3 May 2020