Applications open for Global Startups Awards Africa
The Worldwide Startup Awards Africa, which aims to provide African entrepreneurs with global visibility and investment opportunities via the GIIG Africa Fund, is currently accepting applications.
Nigeria’s Autochek launches financial services to accelerate access to vehicle financing
Autochek Financial Services, a new division of the Nigerian startup company that offers a variety of vehicle financing options to individuals and businesses all over the continent, has been launched. Autochek is an auto-tech platform that makes car ownership more...
Ghana’s Africa Goodnest connects smallholder farmers with markets
Africa Goodnest is a Ghanaian firm that provides access to domestic and international markets, promotes smallholder agricultural enterprises, and distributes agricultural products with added value.
“Be aligned for Funding as an Entrepreneur” – Ethel Anne Komlaga, E.D. Enterprise Bureau
The Startup Dialogue came off on the 25th of November, 2022 at WestlionCo. The dialogue was centered on “Personal and Business Finance, Funding, Financial Planning, Side Hustle, And Investment”. Ethel Anne Komlaga, the Executive Director of Enterprise Bureau was a...
“Mind your Negligence with Side Businesses” – Mr. Samuel Agyeman-Prempeh, a Corporate Trainer and Publishing Consultant
Speaking at the Startup Dialogue Mr. Samuel-Prempeh Agyeman, a Corporate Trainer And Publishing Consultant, identified some problems with side businesses. It was stated people do not like to grow their side businesses to a full company.
Investment Is Equated To Risk-Taking- Paul Frimpong A Chartered Economist
Mr. Paul Frimpong, a Chartered Economist And Global Head Of Membership, ICCE spoke at the Startup Dialogue. He gave some insights on investment and risk-taking.
“Don’t Spend to Impress Spend to Invest” – Mr. Peter Asare Nyarko Executive Director, Clfe Africa
Speaking at the Startup Dialogue Mr. Peter Asare Nyarko the Executive Director of Centre For Financial Education (CFLE Africa) advised participants to not spend to impress but rather spend to invest.
Shea Butter Production still a Hot Cake in Lawra Community, Gladys Wononuah, CEO, OLGA Shea Butter & Trading
Madam Gladys Wononuah is the CEO of OLGA Shea Butter and Trading. Madam Wononuah began to make shea butter out of motivation by a desire to meet home demand and pass the time while she was unemployed.
Startup Unicorns to be created
It was identified Africa as a whole has only 7 unicorns. Unicorn companies are those that reach a valuation of $1 billion without being listed on the stock market. Limitations on Ghanaian startups were identified as inadequate access to funds,...
Ghana Startup Bill Underway
The Ghana Startup Bill project aims to improve the startup environment through jointly developed rules. The Bill will lay out some guidelines and support the legislation needed to encourage Ghanaian entrepreneurship. The measure will foster an environment that is favorable...