Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing a new generation of African entrepreneurs, declaring that the continent’s ...

Leadership and mentorship play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs in Africa. By providing guidance, support and knowledge, leaders and mentors can not only nurture and ...

Across Africa’s startup ecosystem, a quiet but consequential shift is unfolding. Founders who once raised millions, scaled ...

Ten African entrepreneurs won $1.5 million in grant funding after reaching the finals of the 2025 Africa's Business Heroes competition, a flagship initiative founded by the Jack Ma Foundation and ...

In Africa, beauty is more than an industry, it is one of the most accessible pathways into entrepreneurship for women and ...

Africa already has too many entrepreneurs, with the high self-employment rates associated with lower GDP per capita. So, boosting entrepreneurship would not be effective for Africa’s economic growth.

As South African entrepreneurs face pressing challenges, the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation reveals transformative research ...

Dr Ikpeme Neto, CEO and Founder of Wellahealth Technologies from Nigeria, emerged as the overall winner at the 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. The event, supported by the Jack ...

From 18th century’s John Hopkins to 20th century’s Apple founder Steve Jobs, every generation experienced its share of successful young entrepreneurs in Africa. The philosophy behind establishing your ...

Entrepreneurs from Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa emerged as the top winners at the seventh Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Grand Finale on December 13. ABH, a flagship initiative of the Jack Ma ...

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 23, 2025/ -- The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) () Conference and Exhibition event opens its doors next week, from ...

In a world striving for sustainability, Michelle Lingam's aspirations for her solar installation business highlight a troubling paradox: despite the critical role of women entrepreneurs in combating ...