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Egypt Reclaims Top Spot in MENA Startup Funding with $75M Boost in May 2025

Egypt Reclaims Top Spot in MENA Startup Funding with $75M Boost in May 2025

The MENA startup ecosystem continued its upward momentum in May, raising a total of $289 million across 44 deals , signaling a 25% jump from April and a modest 2% increase year-on-year. At the forefro...

Africa Economy Innovation

Jun 3, 2025

Applications Open for 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize – $110,000 in Awards for Africa’s Agri-Food Innovators

Applications Open for 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize – $110,000 in Awards for Africa’s Agri-Food Innovators

Young entrepreneurs in Africa’s agrifood sector have just over a week left to apply for one of the continent’s most high-profile innovation competitions, the 7th Annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize. Wit...

Africa Entrepreneurship Innovation

Jun 2, 2025

Enrol for ESG Certificate at the Board Room Africa

Enrol for ESG Certificate at the Board Room Africa

The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Certificate programme targets directors and executives looking to develop their understanding of ESG issues and concepts, equipping them with the tools ...

Africa Opportunities Sustainability

Jun 2, 2025

Swedfund Backs African Climate Innovation with $10 Million Commitment to Novastar Fund

Swedfund Backs African Climate Innovation with $10 Million Commitment to Novastar Fund

In a significant move to bolster Africa's climate resilience and sustainable development, Swedfund , the Swedish development finance institution, has announced a $10 million equity investment into the...

Africa Climate

May 31, 2025

Call for Applications: Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program for African Entrepreneurs($250,000 Funding, Market Access, Strategic Partnerships)

Call for Applications: Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program for African Entrepreneurs($250,000 Funding, Market Access, Strategic Partnerships)

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re lookin...

Business Entrepreneurship

May 31, 2025

Burkina Faso Enters the EV Era with Homegrown Innovation

Burkina Faso Enters the EV Era with Homegrown Innovation

In a bold leap toward technological self-sufficiency and climate-smart innovation, Burkina Faso has introduced its first domestically developed electric vehicle (EV), proudly named ITAOUA . This miles...

Africa Economy

May 30, 2025

Call for Application: 2nd Edition of the High-Level Managerial Course on Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition

Call for Application: 2nd Edition of the High-Level Managerial Course on Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition

Enel Foundation announces the Second Edition of the High-Level Managerial Course on Renewable Energy and the Energy Transition , organized in collaboration with RES4Africa and the University Mohammed ...

Africa Economy Renewable Energy

May 29, 2025

Massive African Domestic Resource Potential Remains Untapped!

Massive African Domestic Resource Potential Remains Untapped!

The new 2025 African Economic Outlook provides a comprehensive roadmap for unlocking Africa’s transformation potential through better mobilization and utilization of domestic capital resources. The re...

Africa Economy Growth Innovation

May 29, 2025

Call for Applications: WIA Young Leaders 2025 Program

Call for Applications: WIA Young Leaders 2025 Program

WIA Philanthropy , in partnership with Christian Dior Couture , Lazard , KPMG France , calls for applications for the 5th edition of the WIA Young Leaders program! With over 15,000 applicants since it...

Africa Growth Opportunities Women

May 29, 2025

CNN Academy Launches 2025 Global South Training Program for Emerging Storytellers

CNN Academy Launches 2025 Global South Training Program for Emerging Storytellers

CNN Academy has officially opened applications for its 2025 edition of "Voices from the South: Storytelling for Impact" , a groundbreaking media training program designed to empower the next generatio...

Africa

May 29, 2025

African Union Unveils Groundbreaking Plan for Continent-Wide Electricity Market – Here’s What You Need to Know

African Union Unveils Groundbreaking Plan for Continent-Wide Electricity Market – Here’s What You Need to Know

The African Union (AU) has released a landmark report detailing its ambitious plan for the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) , a revolutionary initiative that could transform energy access for...

Africa Economy Renewable Energy Sustainability

May 26, 2025

Africa’s Tech Renaissance: How Innovation is Solving Local Challenges and Shaping Global Futures

Africa’s Tech Renaissance: How Innovation is Solving Local Challenges and Shaping Global Futures

Africa’s tech landscape is no longer a hidden gem; it’s a roaring engine of innovation. From AI-driven healthcare to smart cities and drone-powered farms, the continent is rewriting its narrative as a...

Innovation News Technology

May 26, 2025

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