Obama – A new Africa is rising
“I stand before you as the President of the United States and a proud American. I also stand before you as the son of a man from Africa… The blood of Africa runs through our family. And so for us, the bonds between our countries, our continents, are deeply personal.” The African Union defines the African diaspora as “[consisting] of people […]
All Aboard! AMPION Venture Bus opens 2014 African trip applications
The AMPION Venture Bus brings together African change-makers and tech experts from all over the world to turn ideas into real businesses. During a 5-day competition and road trip, the “Ampioneers” create startups and develop innovative solutions to local challenges. In the words of AMPION… “Ampion is a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation in the emerging world… empowering entrepreneurial minds […]
10 reasons to move back to Africa
1. Commercial opportunities Much of Africa is still largely relatively undeveloped. As a result, the business opportunities and the potential for substantial commercial gain it ripe. 2. Social impact From a social, charitable or philanthropic perspective, many parts of Africa present real opportunities to improve the lives of many on a macro level. 3. Eye-opening Living in Africa will open […]
Guide to Lagos and Accra tech hubs
The Lagos and Accra tech scenes are buzzing with young, creative business- and tech-savvy minds. Their tech hubs provide innovative spaces and nurturing environments, enabling members to collaborate, innovate and build. Lagos’s mainland suburb of Yaba provides a perfect location for the Lagos tech scene – it’s on the mainland so rents are relatively (!) cheap, but not too far […]
Light-hearted anecdotes from Lagos & Accra
Moving back to Africa is laden with benefits and opportunities. However we cannot ignore that moving anywhere comes with its challenges. For those moving back to who have lived outside of the region for some time, it may take a little acclimatising. So to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead, we share with you some light-hearted anecdotes from our […]