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Funding Opportunity: FemFocus – Encouraging Women’s Entrepreneurship

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The FemFocus - Encouraging Women’s Entrepreneurship programme, funded by the Government of the Netherlands and administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is designed to accelerate women’s economic empowerment in selected African countries. Targeting civil society organizations (CSOs), FemFocus supports sustainable business growth through substantial financial grants and comprehensive capacity-building initiatives. The programme focuses on two strategic tracks:

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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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Simply Complex Africa™ – Marketplace of Possibility

Simply Complex Africa™ is a pioneering Marketplace of Possibility empowering African diaspora women, youth innovators, and leaders through collaborative dialogue, co-creation, and lasting impact. The event brings together diaspora leaders, corporates, policymakers, and youth innovators to connect...

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Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture 2025

The Summit on Climate Change and Agriculture 2025, hosted by Food For Mzansi, is South Africa’s premier gathering for stakeholders committed to safeguarding the future of farming. Taking place at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on Saturday, 15 November 2025, this second annual summit...

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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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Inhlalonhle Group (Pty) Ltd

Inhlalonhle Group is a 100% black-owned (Level 1 B-BBEE) digital solutions provider, launching in December 2025 to bridge the gap between enterprise-level digital transformation and individual empowerment. Our mission is to foster economic resilience and inclusion by de-risking and accelerating digital growth for South Africa's SMEs and individuals.

We operate a unique, integrated "one-stop-shop" model across four synergistic divisions:

  • B2B Services: Expert consulting for SMEs in Digitilising Operations (DigOps), Risk & Cybersecurity, Digital Business Projects, and FinTech.
  • B2C Services: A suite

Promotion of cooperation between German and African research institutions under the funding line “Ladenburg Horizons”

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The Daimler and Benz Foundation is promoting this cooperation in view of the increasing scientific and political significance of African countries. This initiative aims to establish or maintain contacts between scientists in Germany and African partners.

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Call for Applications: Innovation, Transformation & Resilience for Sustainable Development (2025/2026), Fully Funded Capacity Development Programme

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This initiative is a High-Level Capacity Development Programme developed under the African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (ASTII) Framework. It is formally known as the ASTII Phase 4 Capacity Building Programme.

• Organised by: The programme is delivered in partnership with Lund University (Sweden), the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

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Entrepreneurship Policy Learning Series

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This initiative, developed and maintained by the Innovation for Policy Foundation (i4Policy) (a global not-for-profit organisation with African roots), is a learning series designed to transform entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Number Nerds

Number Nerds is a forward-thinking accounting and tax firm designed for entrepreneurs who want to grow faster, stay compliant, and make smarter financial decisions. We’re not your typical accountants — we’re strategic partners who turn complex financial information into clear, actionable business insights.

Our mission is simple: to remove the stress of bookkeeping, tax, and compliance so business owners can focus on building, innovating, and scaling. Whether you’re a startup finding your footing or an established company expanding into new markets, Number Nerds provides the clarity, tools, and