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Africa Blueprint: Investment, Infrastructure & Integration
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Efforts to facilitate the construction of mass housing by the Nigerian government has received a boost, with the unveiling of the Moladi building technology from South Africa, in Lagos, last week - www.moladi.net
Efforts to facilitate the construction of mass housing by the Nigerian government has received a boost, with the unveiling of the Moladi building technology from South Africa, in Lagos, last week - www.moladi.net
Efforts to facilitate the construction of mass housing by the Nigerian government has received a boost, with the unveiling of the Moladi building technology from South Africa, in Lagos, last week - www.moladi.net
Efforts to facilitate the construction of mass housing by the Nigerian government has received a boost, with the unveiling of the Moladi building technology from South Africa, in Lagos, last week - www.moladi.net
Efforts to facilitate the construction of mass housing by the Nigerian government has received a boost, with the unveiling of the Moladi building technology from South Africa, in Lagos, last week - www.moladi.net
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- investor, entrepreneur
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- Introduction VC4Africa.com
Knowledge is power. Information and data are the tools needed to navigate today’s increasingly complex and globally linked marketplace. Unfortunately, too many of Africa’s best projects remain undiscovered - its entrepreneurs relatively unconnected when compared to other parts of the world.
At the same time, the social and economic contribution of SME projects is too often underestimated by government bodies, banks, investors, equity partners, and related institutions that could otherwise assist in the development of local business. Given this context the African entrepreneur is too often left to navigate alone.
In contrast to this reality, entrepreneurs are increasingly recognized as an important key to economic development. An increasing body of research argues that entrepreneurs, and their small to medium size enterprises, hold great potential for the continent’s continued advancement. Entrepreneurs are vital to building a healthy and stable society. They help to create an important middle class and are an invaluable source of jobs, tax revenue, foreign currency and a number of tertiary benefits.
In working to address some of these issues ICTs can act as an empowering agent. The objective of this project is to create and share the knowledge needed to make use of these new tools. In this way, the entrepreneur and the investor are in a better position to use ICTs as a means of collecting, organizing and distributing data and information needed to make valuable business decisions.
Collaborative Approach
This is an open platform for anyone to join. Everyone is invited to partner in the projects development and to take ownership in this process. The aim is 'unlock' the wealth of knowledge and experience present within the member community. As such, this mission statement is open to revision and anyone can assist in its development.
SME Development
A major aim of the project is to see how we as a community can work to assist in the development of Small and Medium Size enterprises. The community is working to identify promising entrepreneurs and their businesses. When these individuals and projects have been identified different members of the community can assist in their further development. The best plans develop into interesting investment opportunities.
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- Founder
- Personal Introduction & Profile
- I am a business professional with several years of international experience. I have worked in project management, consultancy and business development. I have worked in Europe, Central/Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I work with both the public and private sector.
- Which sectors are interesting for you ?
- Internet, Media, Telecommunications
- Which region is interesting for you ?
- North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, South Africa
- Which countries are interesting for you ?
- All, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Rep, Chad, Congo, Dem. Rep. Congo (Zaire), Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, São Tomé and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, Zimbabwe
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Ben@VC4Africa.com
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Mobile Web: Leapfrogging East Africa into the future
“Ideas on mobile are Africa’s creative capital; this is how we will leapfrog into the future. These ideas however must get off the ground and this is where the first bottleneck is encountered. Having been part of two startups in the mobile vertical, I have experienced firsthand the hardships of rais… Continue
Posted on March 8, 2010 at 11:06am —
Tapping the Nigerian Internet Market Goldmine
Nigeria is a country of over 150 million people, located in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the fasted growing telecom market in the world. Let’s me take you through the emergence of the internet market in Nigeria,
the potential, and how to
Posted on February 25, 2010 at 6:00pm —
Global Entrepreneurship: Inefficiency as Opportunity in the Developing World
About the Lecture
Where aid programs and government policies fail, small-scale business people armed with the latest technology can succeed.
Damien Balsan perceived that in developing nations, ordinary “bottom of the pyramid” merchants -- taxi drivers, plumbers, electricians -- could grow their businesses if they could accept secure credit card payments. So Balsan equipped mobile phones with a card reading stripe and pulled together a credit network. After first testing his n… Continue
Posted on February 24, 2010 at 10:30pm —
Launch of the eVentures Africa Fund - Finally investors ready for African tech!
Posted on February 22, 2010 at 10:50pm — 1 Comment
Former AVCA chairman Rotimi Oyekanmi on the African PE landscape
12 Jan 2010. Source: AltAssets
Rotimi Oyekanmi, CEO of Renaissance Group West Africa, chaired the African Venture Capital Association from March 2008 until his recent departure at the end of last year. Having worked in the industry for 18 years, Oyekanmi talked to AltAssets about the current state o… Continue
Posted on January 14, 2010 at 12:38am —
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 1:20pm on January 28, 2010,
PAOLO SALERNO said…
- DUST SPA_AU_MODIFY[1].docDear Sir.
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--We are truly looking forward to a long trusting working relationship.
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Few solutions for this minor issue--
We are willing to reimburse you and/or your lawyer for this funds after final executions-
We can request Brinks or G4 to assist in this matter--which we have an account with.
This will eliminate all other expenses for you such as flights etc-
PLS send a full draft contract on the sellers letter head to be able to sign immediately.
We are invigorated to execute the first shipment this week.
Thank YOU
Cordially
Paolo Salerno
Tel. - +39 3927988891 Fax +39 02700418071
paolo.salerno@hotmail.it - skype: paolo.salerno1
- At 2:40pm on October 5, 2009,
Madelein Mkunu said… - Business and Investment opportunities in Africa
As a private investment and trade promotion Agency encompassing Africa and its surrounds, Feminar International is the first point of contact for foreign and local importers, exporters and Investors wishing to take advantage of the unlimited business opportunities in the continent.Our mandate is to facilitate linkage between potential investors and our clients. Our main clients are African governments.We also assist with management of the project in the Country.
We are looking for investors for the following opportunities in Africa:
• Rice production - West Africa
• Sweet Sorghum farming for production of bio-ethanol - West Africa
• Property Development: Residential and Commercial - West and Central Africa
• Production of activated carbon using cocoa pod husks - west Africa
For detailed faisibility studies of the above projects, please contact me on women@feminar.co.za or info@leadingwomenofafrica.com or skype me on: women.femiar
About Feminar International
Feminar International is a Women Owned international Business facilitation Company committed to service the needs of Businesses that are looking to expand their operations in Africa.
Feminar connects potential investors with projects in Africa.
Feminar is run and managed from its International Head Office based in Cape Town, South Africa with partner representatives in over 20 African Countries
- At 5:04am on September 18, 2009,
Francis Omokhape oghuma said… - Great work you doing.nice community!
- At 4:38pm on July 13, 2009,
Jesse Ces said… - Hi Ben,
Are there plans to add the rest of North African countries to the Incubator Groups. I'm very interested in the other countries in this region.
Best,
Jesse
- At 10:30pm on July 7, 2009,
Abdul Mannan Barbhuiya said…
- Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for connecting on Venture Capital & Private Equity in Africa @ Ning. I am glad to have connected with a successful executive/ professional like you. Be well, do good work and keep in touch.
I am an Open Networker. Please feel free to invite me to your network or group/community.
Regards and best wishes,
Sincerely,
Abdul Mannan Barbhuiya
manreh123@yahoo.com
- At 9:48am on June 13, 2009,
Mugoya Michael (BW Publishing) said… - Yes Ben,
I hope to meet you today evening at Bugolobi for a VC4Africa meetup. I love your vision for entrepreneurship. I am currently in rural Buikwe area in Uganda also using ICT to connect community based projects to the international business and donor community. Best regards
- At 5:43pm on April 25, 2009,
Deborah J. Boyd said…
- Ben, You are onto something with the rotating leadership. We accomplish 2 things in this way. #1 a fresh look & #2 a break for those who take the job seriously. Look there may be some money in it for those who get really involved but for the most part it will be a jesture of good will. By the way the email I just got about Joel....he is a great addition.
- At 9:44am on March 17, 2009,
Femi Animashaun (Larez) said…
- Hello Ben:
It is refreshing to see a site like this that finally focuses on Africa. Since returning to Nigeria, after living in the United States for 26 years, I have basically spent an average of 18 hours a day researching the business environment. It is somewhat disheartening that new entrepreneurs are not encouraged. The wealth just keeps going back to a certain clique.
I am happy that you have taken the initiative here, and Wow!! Do I have tons of information to add. My background is Architecture and Construction, focused on residential developments. However, in Nigeria, I am looking at the basics. I.E. Better roads and transportation. It will be nice to have a chat with you if possible.
Have a great day, and keep up the good work.
Cheers,
Larez
- At 10:02pm on February 22, 2009,
Farotade Oluwaseun said… - Ben,
As the admin,could kind sanction this rose person for spamming ?
thanks
- At 10:22pm on November 25, 2008,
Honorable Paul V. Applegarth said… - Yes, I certainly remember you, Ben. Indeed, it was your recent posting on one of the other emerging market private equity sites that inspired me to join your group.
Best,
Paul
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