https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/851.html Africa news 15 Social Entrepreneurship news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/851.html en-us Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:32:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vodacom-launches-new-cohort-of-un-sdg-innovation-accelerator-622241a Vodacom has launched the 2026 cohort of the UN Global Compact SDG Innovation Accelerator, bringing together 98 young professionals from across Africa to develop business solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 1-266241 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-back-africa-next-gen-green-and-blue-entrepreneurs-628411a Under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa's Green and Blue Solutions”, Matsi Modise, Africa lead at the World Climate Foundation, outlined three ways Africa can help green and blue entrepreneurs reach their full potential. Modise was speaking at the 2026 Africa's Green Economy Summit being held at the Century City Convention Centre in Cape Town. 1-265981 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/maverix-calls-on-african-founders-to-reclaim-profit-through-clarity-structure-and-insight-627991a Across Africa’s rapidly growing entrepreneurial landscape, founders are working harder than ever - yet many still feel the gap between effort and profit. 1-264091 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/annual-orange-social-venture-prize-for-mea-is-open-for-applications-258267a Entries for the 15th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East are open, and candidates from countries serviced by Orange will be able to submit their social impact start-up projects until 18 May 2025. 1-256100 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-impact-innovations-awarded-at-2024-orange-social-venture-prize-700682a Winners of the 14th annual Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) were announced at an international ceremony held at the Royal Mansour in Casablanca, Morocco on 12 November. The awards recognise startups whose technological solutions have a positive social impact in Africa and the Middle East. 1-253422 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/513/244968.html Standard Bank Group and UnionPay International (UPI) are collaborating to introduce e-commerce acceptance in multiple African countries. This partnership facilitates seamless e-commerce transactions for UPI cardholders across Standard Bank Group's online merchants. 1-244968 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/851/242002.html Seedstars and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE) have launched the fourth edition of The Migration Challenge. The programme is looking for global tech startups, particularly those near Europe - Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. 1-242002 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/837/241222.html Google has announced the launch of a new accelerator called 'Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First', which the company says is aimed at supporting African startups looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve local challenges. 1-241222 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/839/234949.html Pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced a $2m (R34m) investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities in Africa. This is the inaugural cohort of the new $30m VC fund of Catalyst Fund, anchored by financial sector development agency FSD Africa, aimed at supporting early-stage founders to develop technology that will make Africa more resilient to the impacts of climate change. 1-234949 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/702/234401.html Following the approval of $1m in grant funding by the Africa Climate Change Fund's (ACCF) development partners, the organisation has launched a scheme to support mechanisms for climate adaptation finance for women entrepreneurs and youth. 1-234401 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Social Entrepreneurship Africa