Africa CEO Forum, Abidjan 2018 – According to a United Nations report, one in four people will be African by 2050 and the African workforce will be the largest in the world. According to…
Why Digital will have a strong impact on employment in Africa
Telecom companies need to innovate continuously to face growing competition in Africa. Moreover, given the speed at which technology is advancing, and the diversification of sectors that represent strong growth drivers for these operators…
SENEGAL – About € 2 million dedicated to innovative Tech projects
In Senegal, public authorities join the growing number of investors who want to promote entrepreneurship and innovation through digital technology. The first edition of the Senegal digital forum, held on March 15, 2018 in…
Report – New Fundraising record for African Tech Startups in 2017
An annual survey published recently by Partech Africa reveals that $ 560 million (467 million euros) was injected into the capital of 124 African Tech startups in 2017, a historic increase of 53% in…
When Dubaï becomes the window of African business
In a recent article, Forbes magazine presented Dubai as “a strategic place to do business in Africa, with Africa and for Africa” ??and “Africa’s new Window to the World.” The emergence of a new…
Local / Diaspora skills: Which choice for recruiters?
With the increasing number of companies and startups every year in the African professional market, the need for technical, functional and digital skills with international standards increases too. But Africa has its own realities.…
Top 5 East African cities the « returnees » appreciate
The African continent boasts a number of thriving, up-and-coming commercial centers that are creating a buzz in both domestic and international business sectors. Some of these markets are based in East Africa and with…
Cameroon Diaspora – The number of graduates returning increases
Just after graduation, they decided to leave a western world in crisis, which provides less career opportunities, to go back and fetch them at home, in Africa. They are Alexandra who has a law…
Financial Investment in West Africa
While global finance is still looking for stability after several crises in the last 10 years, the financial sector in Africa offers good prospects in terms of investment strategy. Growth on the continent is…
Afric’innov launches a €450,000 fund for African digital entrepreneurs
Afric’innov fund, which provides young African entrepreneurs with financing at the beginning of their career, launched its seed fund on January 18. It focuses on capital provision to innovative companies. This fund, worth €450,000, will be granted…