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Mary Olushoga, Founder of AWP Network wins the Africa Data Challenge

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The Planet Earth Institute hosted the first-ever ‘Africa Data Challenge,’ as part of its #ScienceAfrica UnConference. The challenge is a groundbreaking competition that invites well-qualified parties to pitch their ideas for projects that harness data for real human impact in Africa. While the ‘data revolution’ is a major theme in conversations on technology and business, there …

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Founder of AWP Network, Mary Olushoga to Speak at Georgetown University

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Mary Olushoga, Founder of AWP Network will speak at Georgetown University on November 12, 2018.  She will lead the workshop on \”Leveraging Women’s Power for Economic Growth in Africa.\” The Africa Forum (TAF) in collaboration with the African Studies Department and Young African Professionals (YAP DC) convenes thought leaders from different academic and professional backgrounds …

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Founder of the AWP Network, Mary Olushoga Wins Africa Data Challenge

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November 18, 2014 – The Planet Earth Institute hosted the first-ever ‘Africa Data Challenge,’ as part of its #ScienceAfrica UnConference. The challenge is a groundbreaking competition that invites well-qualified parties to pitch their ideas for projects that harness data for real human impact in Africa. While the ‘data revolution’ is a major theme in conversations on …

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Microsoft South Africa Wants Black-Owned Software Companies

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Microsoft South Africa launched a nationwide search for black-owned software product development firms to join its highly successful enterprise development program. The RFP is open to black-owned software companies across South Africa with a maximum of 50 employees and a maximum turnover of R15 million a year. The company recently kicked off a public Request …

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