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Paid Internship: entry-level data analyst/scientist training program

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In collaboration with Digital Explorers and Data Science Nigeria, the six-month paid scheme is specifically targeted at supporting women in tech and closing the gender gap within the African and global tech industry. Digital Explorers launched in 2019, selecting 15 Nigerian ICT specialists, from a pool of 1,400 young talents. The first cohort of 15 …

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Sokowatch wins ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’ 2020

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Sokowatch, the innovative East African e-commerce platform, was named as the winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge in the USA. This year’s initiative was specifically developed to find an immediate solution to help rebuild small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19. The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) is a global innovation program …

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OceanHub Africa Launches six-month acceleration program in Cape Town to Support Ocean Economy Innovation

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Ocean Hub Africa is on a mission to support ocean-minded startups with the aim of nurturing an environmentally conscious and profitable economy that effectively mitigates the effects of global warming as well as the overexploitation and pollution of the oceans. Leveraging its highly qualified network of stakeholders and facilitators, it will deliver to the accelerated …

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Wefarm secures $13 Million in funding to scale its Smallholder Agricultural Ecosystem

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Wefarm.co the digital network for global small-scale agriculture has raised $13 million in a Series A financing round led by Silicon Valley venture capital firm True Ventures. This financing round will help Wefarm further scale its network of 1.9 million farmers, and its newly created Marketplace, to connect farmers in Africa, even those without internet …

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Register for the African Diaspora Investment Symposium

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African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2020 (ADIS2020) is the fifth annual global convening of leaders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs who seek to uplift the African continent by building bridges among Africans, Diasporans, and friends of Africa. Located in Silicon Valley, the innovation and entrepreneurial capital of the world, the conference aims to inspire and empower participants to …

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Apply for the Facebook London Startup Accelerator Program

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The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London program will launch in November, and startups will gain access to the knowledge and expertise of Facebook employees, which includes practical workshops in product, engineering, growth, impact, and bespoke mentorship. Product managers, data scientists, marketers, recruitment specialists and engineers from Facebook will offer mentorship to the startups involved in the …

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Apply for the 2020 Africa Energy Fellowship Program

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In line with its growing international cooperation, the African Energy Chamber will welcome young professionals from across Africa, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East to join its office in Johannesburg for 12 months. The Fellows will be provided with an opportunity to apply analytical skills on concrete challenges and problems across the …

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Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) Announces Top 12 Ventures for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase

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VC4A is proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture Showcase. These companies selected represent the best investment opportunities on the continent. They have been vetted by 40 VC investors through a rigorous referral and selection process. The companies demonstrate strong revenues and competitive edge, are well-positioned …

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20 Francophone African StartUps Accepted into the World Bank Tech Acceleration Program

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Twenty of the most promising Francophone African tech start-ups will participate in the L’Afrique Excelle residency in Mali, a full-week bootcamp set to kick off the Francophone edition of the World Bank Group’s XL Africa, tech start-up accelerator. From March 24 to 30, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network and learn from leading industry experts, increase their regional …

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Celebrate International Women\’s Day with Lionesses of Africa

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You are invited to attend the Lionesses Africa Lean In event set to take place in London, in partnership with Hogan Lovells. The event will bring together senior female entrepreneurs who will share their experiences growing their successful businesses both on the African continent and in the Diaspora; along with executives working on the continent …

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