The State of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Ghana: Unveiling the Future
The State of Venture Capital and Private Equity in Ghana: Unveiling the Future Introduction: The venture capital (VC) and private
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The State of Mobile Money in Africa 2024,it’s evolving use cases and a couple of tough questions
The “GSMA State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024” underscores mobile money’s critical role in global financial inclusion, notably in Sub-Saharan Africa with 548 million accounts driving significant GDP growth. West Africa’s boom in mobile money, spurred by innovative regulations and non-MNO services, contrasts with East Africa’s MNO-led model. Use cases are expanding beyond transactions to remittances and merchant payments, fueling economic development. Technological advances and regulation prompt this sector’s promising future, offering transformative potential especially in underbanked regions.
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There are many gender lens investors present in Africa, but who is actually funding women-led startups on the continent?
…As a Female Entreprenuer,Startup Advisor and Board Chair in Africa , I’ve been eager to compile this blog on who
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Are these Accelerator programs wasting African startups time?
Are these Accelerator programs wasting African startups time?
This article was sparked by a thought-provoking LinkedIn post from Victor Asemota, where he delves into the phenomenon of African startups being caught in a seemingly endless loop of acceleration. It’s like watching a hamster on a wheel, except the hamster is a startup, and the wheel is the myriad of accelerator programs out there. Victor’s musings were in the context Visa acceleration program, where he noted that the startups involved were already so seasoned in the accelerator circuit that another round seemed more like a victory lap than a necessity
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The Age Advantage: Why Entrepreneurs Over 40 Are Dominating the Startup Scene
The Myth of Youth in Entrepreneurship: Why Success Knows No Age Limit Introduction We live in a world that
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Deciphering The ABCs of Business Success: Moving Beyond Vanity Metrics
When I was teaching my toddlers their ABCs a few weeks ago, it dawned on me that there was
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An Examination of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Has the Promise Been Fulfilled or Is It a Bust?
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a monumental agreement, was designed with the aspiration of establishing the world’s largest free trade area. This ambitious initiative was intended to bring together 1.3 billion people across 55 countries, creating a combined GDP of US$3.4 trillion. The vision of AfCFTA was painted as a future where seamless trade across the continent would be a reality. The dream was that purchasing professional work clothes from Rwanda or a book from Nigeria would be as simple as a few clicks, without the burden of exorbitant shipping costs. However, the question that arises is whether this promise has been fulfilled or if the AfCFTA is a bust.
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How can the African Union use a well crafted AI Policy to promote innovation
When we discuss policy we usually think about it in terms of regulation, structure and preventing bad actors from leveraging
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Practical Steps to Staying Ahead of the curve: Future-Proofing Your Job for AI
Industries heavily reliant on data analysis, automation, and repetitive tasks experience the most significant impact from AI. Sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, customer service, and administrative support have witnessed significant transformations already due to AI-driven technologies. For instance, self-driving cars have disrupted the transportation industry, and chatbots have revolutionized customer suppor
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what should AI policy in Africa look like ?
Title: Shaping the Future: A Blueprint for the African Union’s AI Policy [What should the AI policy for Africa look
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