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I help businesses in Africa maximise their potential Love entrepreneurs new ideas problem-solving Media arm @ https://xitter.gq/t.co/IAuFc4FmdH I’m not on twitter much!

Europe, Africa, India, LATAM
Joined October 2008
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Today is the final day to submit your applications for Pitch-Live at #ATSNBO.Looking for #funding, the right #partner to help your #venture? You have an #opportunity to showcase your solution to the top #investors #corporates,#innovators #advisors. ow.ly/kkSO50HHtyJ
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"Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 23rd - 24th Feb. Welcome to Ruby Nimkar Principal at @GreenHouseCap_ joining the #ATSNBO speaker line-up sharing his insights on #Debt #Funding #Startups and #Tech. Join the summit >>>africatechsummit.com/nairobi… #AfricaStartupSummit & "
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Applications for the GEP bootcamp will close on the 16th January 2022. We’re calling on all South-African, Kenyan or Nigerian Startup Founders seeking to scale to the UK to apply for the GEP 3-day bootcamp. Use the link below to apply: eu.eventscloud.com/website/6…
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BREAKING: Nigeria’s MainOne acquired by Equinix at $320million valuation techeconomy.ng/2021/12/break…
Congratulations to Rwanda’s candidate, @mnsanzabaganwa on her election as Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, elected by 42 votes out of 55 member states. #AUsummit2021 #AU #TheAfricaWeWant #RwOT xitter.gq/RwandaMFA/status/13580…
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Our funding report for 2020 is out this week - detailing a record year that saw African startups raise over $700m. But 2021 already shaping up to be a belter, with startups having already raised 20% of that by January 19!
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The BBC is recruiting a bilingual (French-English) #Journalist to be based in Dakar #Senegal. Please share widely. #JournalismJobs #JournoJobs careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs…
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JOIN OUR TEAM…. Are you a dedicated, ambitious and creative person that shares our passion for developing the youth of Africa? Come and be a part of the #AfricaYouthAwards team! Contact us on: [email protected] or visit: africayouthawards.org to find out more.
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The race for top job at @wto "is so important for the future of the #African continent’s economy, globalisation and the chances of a rebound in global trade and business activity," argues Zuneid Yousef, chairman of @AfriGrResources. theafricareport.com/38959/wt…
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Introducing a rigorous COVID-19 testing program continues to be an ongoing challenge around the world. Read our blog to find out how we are improving connectivity for healthcare workers in remote areas: bit.ly/2ZwfP7w #healthcareworkers #covid19 #connectivity
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Read our latest blog to find out what we're up to in Zimbabwe as well as a brief look at the telecoms market there: telecom26.ch/our-blog/what-w… #zimbabwe #telecoms #telecommunications #connectivity
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"The hubris of the IPO has led way to the reality of a bad business model. The stock price, hovering under $3, is a reflection of that." - @africatechie on Jumia financial troubles bbc.com/news/world-africa-52…
This is how university lectures are done in the 21st century. I am with @kendi_muchungi of @africanazarene doing a class on Cloud and IoT, touring @africa_dc Nairobi data centre. Prof Kendi streams the tour to her students on a smart phone, students isolating at home.
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Liquid Telecom launches ‘Liquid Home’ in Kigali #Liquid_Telecom #Liquid_Home #Connectivity telecomreviewafrica.com/inde…
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Guys applications for @forbesafrica #30Under30 class of 2020 are Open. Itekeng!!! #ForbesAfrica is on the hunt for Africans under the age of 30, who are building brands, creating jobs and transforming the continent, to join our Under 30 community for 2020 Check their website...
Global Business Forum Africa kicks off in #Dubai and we are delighted to be showcasing @AfricaTechSMT #Rwanda Feb 2020 at our stand in the exhibition pavillion #ATSKGL #GBFAfrica2019 #Africa #Tech #Investment
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We're now at the #AfriDevCon in Ethiopia! Don't miss the chance to drop by our booth and join our workshop to learn more about developing apps for #KaiOS: bit.ly/2BiD1cG
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While normal humans are asleep, let me quietly announce that I have just accepted an offer to host a bi-weekly show on @AfricaBizRadio, every Tuesday and Thursday from October 1. The show is called #RedTape and it focuses on govt policy impact on businesses across Africa🤫🤫🤫
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An interesting article about Moya Messenger, read more to get a full understanding of what it is. #Datafree #DataBlesser #MoyaNation issuu.com/alaincharles/docs/…
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Today is the official Press Launch for Moya in Capetown. #datafree #DataMustFall #DataBlesser #MoyaNation