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Young Leaders in Research (YLR) 2026 Cohort

Overview of your opportunity

The Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant, managed by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), is a twelve-month initiative dedicated to empowering emerging African economists and social scientists to lead transformative, policy-relevant research shaping the continent’s economic future. Designed to build a network of early-career African researchers, the YLR Grant fosters expertise, policy engagement, and thought leadership on Africa’s sustainable growth priorities.

Successful applicants receive:

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2025-2026 Tech Talk Series: Technology Adoption for Increased Business Productivity (Business Services)

The Western Cape Government: Department of Economic Development and Tourism presents a high-impact Tech Talk on “Technology Adoption for Increased Business Productivity,” taking place on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at the UVU Africa Centre, Brickfield Canvas, Woodstock, Cape Town.
This free event...

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F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact – 2026

Overview of your opportunity

The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global award of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funding designed to accelerate enterprises addressing urgent social or environmental challenges. Open to nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid, or other legal forms, the prize highlights organizations making measurable progress and expanding their reach, with a focus on bold leadership, community-centered strategies, and scalable impact. The award supports exceptional leaders and organizations ready to amplify their proven models and drive systemic change.

Applicants should demonstrate:

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Making the WTO Work for Business and Consumers: A South-South Dialogue on WTO Reform

GENEVA - African stakeholders and the broader Global South convened at the South African Permanent Mission on 17 September 2025 to press for urgent reforms to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The roundtable, titled “Making the WTO Work for Business and Consumers: A South-South Dialogue on WTO...

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2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026)

Overview of the 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026)

The 2026 Global Business Summit (GBS-2026) will be held over two days.

• Date of Conference: 17th - 18th January 2026.

• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.

The event follows several important deadlines, including the Early Bird Registration...

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AI Expo Africa 2025

The Event and Its Purpose

The AI Expo Africa 2025 is described as Africa’s Largest Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Automation Trade Show & Conference, and the largest business-focused Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and smart tech trade event on the continent...

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Call for Registration: Science Forum South Africa 2025

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, together with the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa, invites participants to the Science Forum South Africa 2025. The Forum provides a dynamic platform for open and inclusive debate on the role of science, technology and innovation in society...

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Call for Applications: The Tender Solution – Platform Built for SMEs

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Fund The People is calling for applications for the Tender Solution Platform Built for SMEs. Fund The People provides quick, accessible funding solutions that empower South African SMMEs to take on tenders, deliver large orders, and scale confidently without taking on risky loans or giving up equity. They assist with purchase orders starting from R150,000.

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Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit North West

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) in collaboration with ABSA is calling for registrations to the upcoming Absa-SACCI National MSME Summit, taking place in the North West Province. 

Themed: Empowering township economies in the MSME landscape, the summit focuses on showcasing...

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TEA Kasi Business Workshop - Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga

Join Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA) at the Kasi Business Workshop in Kanyamazane, Mpumalanga. The Masterclass theme is Sustainable Business Practices. It will explore how to build resilient, future proof businesses that balance profit with purpose. Learn how to integrate sustainability into...

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