Could Ghana Become West Africa’s Startup Capital?
Ghana’s AfCFTA positioning gives entrepreneurs and investors confidence that it could become a launchpad for regional growth.
Entrepreneurship in Africa
Beyond the Big Four: The Decentralization of African Tech Funding
The first quarter of 2026 closed on a resilient note, with African tech start-ups securing over $700 million in funding, a year-on-year increase of more than 26% compared to Q1 2025.
KIC Opens Applications for 2026 AgriTech Challenge Pro Cohort
The AgriTech Challenge Pro is structured to provide practical incubation support for ambitious startups within the agribusiness ecosystem.
Mindset, Not Farming, Is the Real Challenge in Agriculture – Mamua Elali
In a thought-provoking piece on LinkedIn, Elali argues that many individuals in agriculture struggle not because farming is unprofitable, but because it is treated as routine labour rather than a structured business.
Most Farmers Are Not Poor – They’re Invisible – Gifty Manye Hodey
Gifty Hodey argues that avoiding formalisation does not protect farmers; it excludes them. While some farmers choose to remain informal, more structured agribusinesses are gaining access to larger buyers, investor funding, and export markets.
Tony Elumelu Foundation Empowers 3,200 Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the continent’s foremost philanthropy dedicated to empowering business leaders, has officially announced the selection of 3,200 young African entrepreneurs for its 2026 Entrepreneurship Programme.
IFC Opens Applications for SME Financing Facility
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a call for applications under its SME Financing Facility, offering grant and loan support to businesses.
Oyster Agribusiness Graduates from GCIC Programme
Oyster Agribusiness has completed the Cohort 11 Incubator Program of the Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC), marking a significant milestone in its journey to scale climate-smart agribusiness solutions.
GCIC Graduates Final Cohort of Canada-Funded SURGE Programme
The Ghana Climate Innovation Center has graduated 20 businesses from the final cohort of its Supporting the Green Economy (SURGE) programme, marking the successful conclusion of a five-year partnership with Global Affairs Canada. The graduation ceremony, held in Accra on March 21, 2026, brought together entrepreneurs, development partners, investors, and ecosystem players to celebrate a […]
Toms – Doing good is good business
A well-known company, TOMS Shoes, has become well-known for its efforts in cause marketing. The company’s goal is to improve communities by giving out footwear, eyewear, and other goods to individuals who are in need. An outline of TOMS Shoes’ cause marketing tactics is shown below: The One-For-One Model: TOMS Shoes’ creative “One-for-One” model won widespread […]