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Emmanuel Ikenna

Emmanuel Ikenna is a business writer covering markets, technology, and changing landscape of world economies . He writes with a focus on how innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship are shaping opportunities.

Apply for Wharton Africa Business Forum New Venture Competition 2026

Applications are now open for the Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) New Venture Competition 2026, the flagship startup pitch competition of the annual Wharton Africa Business Forum.

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FIFA Plans to Sell Stakes in the World Cup to Private Investors

FIFA confirm highly controversial plans to form FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new body that would oversee commercial rights and operational delivery. It requires private stakeholders and funding. UEFA are strongly opposed, viewing it as FIFA President Gianni Infantino selling stakes in the game.

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African Founders Invited to Apply for ASIF Ignite Africa Programme

Organised by BFA Global, ASIF Ignite Africa is designed for founders building climate adaptation or resilience solutions for vulnerable communities with a prototype who need to put it in front of real users and come out the other side with credible proof points.

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Why Choose Tamron Arabia for Spot UV?

UV printing on fabric is one of the most prominent modern applications that combines the quality of digital printing with the flexibility of textile materials

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Dutch Development Bank FMO Commit $30 Million to M-KOPA Kenya Mobility

Dutch development bank FMO has committed $30m in senior debt to M-KOPA Kenya Mobility, the electric motorbike financing unit of African fintech group M-KOPA

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Apply for the Latest Harambeans Cohort

Applications open for the latest cohort of the Harambeans, African innovators who pledge “to work together as one” to unlock the potential of Africa.

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Complete Guide to Watching Bilibili (B Station) Overseas

This guide explains why Bilibili is restricted outside mainland China and how SpeedX, a dedicated China network accelerator, can help improve connectivity for a smoother streaming experience.

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4 Online Side Hustles That Actually Pay Real Money in 2026

Swagbucks - the low effort one. You get points for surveys, watching short video playlists, shopping through their portal, playing games. Most casual users make around $20 to $50

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Goldman Sachs Creates Alternative Investments Platform

Goldman Sachs has created a new platform to expand its offerings for wealthy clients and family offices who increasingly want direct stakes in fast-growing private companies

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The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) New Opens Nominations

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has opened nominations for a new community-led campaign to recognise and celebrate entrepreneurs, business leaders and changemakers

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Andy Burnham Becomes U.K.’s 7th Prime Minister in a Decade

Andy Burnham became the U.K.’s seventh prime minister in a decade on Monday, with investors and market watchers already questioning his policy agenda

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Apply for the Fully-Funded Effective Healthcare Management Program (2026-2027 Cohort)

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2026–2027 recruitment for the Certificate in Effective Healthcare Management, offered by the University of Toronto‘s Institute for Management and Innovation

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