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The great disconnect: Why African SMEs are struggling to hire and keep Gen-Z talent

In the bustling streets of Lagos, the startup cafes of Nairobi, and the coworking spaces of Accra, a

by Tamunosaki Evans May 20, 2025

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IFC and TLG Capital launch $75M startup rescue fund to support distressed ventures

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and TLG Capital have announced the first close of a new private credit

by Praise Olatunde May 9, 2025

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Talktu tops Pitch2Win5, wins $10,000 for AI-powered speech therapy platform

UN Women Care and Climate Accelerator 2025 offers $100K to women-led and gender-diverse enterprises

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