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The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) calls for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards.

The AWIEF Awards recognize, honour, and celebrate outstanding women entrepreneurs and founders for their achievements and contributions to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and sustainable development. Nominees should be established women entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional vision, leadership, innovation, and business success within their industries and sectors.

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The National Small Business Chamber calls for registrations to the Business Show: Africa 2025.

Join thousands of entrepreneurs, business owners, and business decision makers who seek out new ideas, key solutions, innovative trends and unique opportunities to build bigger and more successful...

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Leveraging Fintech, DW complements the traditional financial advice business model by introducing a new web and mobile-based channel to attract clients who were previously excluded from wealth management, as well as those clients who prefer alternatives to conventional services. High-net-worth individuals requiring complex financial planning can still choose human advisors for personalised service.

Our goal is to transform how traditional wealth is managed through an innovative technology platform that enables wealth creation while delivering substantial social, and financial returns.

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Knysna Municipality is launching a programme to assist dynamic and committed entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Successful applicants will receive a range of non-financial assistance, including business development interventions and training.

The following criteria are applicable for applicants:

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Join Africa Forward as it explores “G20 and Societal Impact – Moving the Social Economy Policy Forward”, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg. This dialogue aims to shape inclusive policy, unlock innovation, and strengthen the Social and Solidarity Economy across Africa and the G20.

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The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. The program is looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms.

Selected startups will receive tailored mentorship, strategic support, access to Afreximbank’s extensive network, and potential investment opportunities up to $250,000.

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The Digital Divas Summit is more than a one-day event; it is a curated experience for women ready to build, scale, connect, and redefine their place in business and in the world. If you are exploring what is next, looking for real connection, or stepping into a new version of your career or self...

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The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) Innovation Bridge Portal is calling all South African tech innovators to apply for the SA Tech Challenge 2025 and stand a chance to win R1 million in funding, gain global exposure at the G20 Summit in Cape Town and unlock unprecedented growth opportunities.  

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22 On Sloane in partnership with Microsoft is calling for applications to support businesses in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North-West to digitise and grow.
This 12-month programme is aimed at established SMMEs looking to grow through digital transformation and structured business support.

Participants will benefit from:

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22 On Sloane, in partnership with African Bank has launched the Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme — a 12-month initiative designed to empower 10 high-potential female-owned businesses with the skills, knowledge, and support to thrive.

Throughout the programme, selected businesses will gain:
- One-on-one mentorship & business coaching
- Training in digital transformation, operations, HR, marketing & finance
- Market access & capital opportunities to drive growth

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