Businesses depend on the systems that keep their facilities running, from electrical maintenance and fire safety to cleaning and equipment upkeep. When these services are managed separately, coordinating contractors can add operational complexity. In Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Akhenaton Kayembe, founder of Deliver Express Logistics (DEL), is building a business around a different …
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Akhenaton Kayembe Is Building a More Integrated Approach to Facility Management in the DRC
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Marc Gono Is Building the Expertise Behind African Investment
Marc Gono is building the expertise that helps African businesses pursue investment and growth. A promising business can struggle to grow even when a market opportunity exists. Financing, regulatory requirements, financial management and investment risk can all stand between an entrepreneur’s plans and the next stage of development. For Marc Gono, these challenges represent a …
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Call for Proposals (RFP) – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (Film Production)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is calling for proposals from exceptional film production companies to create an exciting TV commercial that highlights the impact of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, with emphasis on its flagship Entrepreneurs programme. The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs that is driving poverty eradication, …
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Request for Proposal (RFP) – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (Third Party Monitoring & Evaluation)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation is calling for consultants to provide third-party Monitoring, Business Assessment, and Programme Impact Evaluation for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurs programme. The Tony Elumelu Foundation is the leading philanthropy empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs that is driving poverty eradication, catalyzing job creation, and ensuring women’s economic inclusion in all 54 African …
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Building Resilient Businesses in Africa: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
Africa is a continent of immense potential and unparalleled opportunities. Its rich resources, diverse cultures, and youthful population present a fertile ground for economic growth and development. However, the road to success for businesses in Africa is often paved with unique challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, political instability, regulatory complexities, and limited access to capital. In …
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Our Founder, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu’s interview on Guest Africa with Radio France Internationale (RFI)
RFI: Explain to us what “Africapitalism” is, this economic philosophy that you defend? Tony Elumelu: I am a business executive in Africa. I am a philanthropist in Africa. I am also an investor in many countries on the continent. And, it is especially in our youth that I invest. Over time, I have developed a …
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Strategic Partnerships for Economic Growth and Development in Africa: The Role of the Tony Elumelu Foundation
Strategic partnerships are essential for economic growth and development in Africa. Collaboration among different entities, whether public or private, can lead to the creation of new ideas, technologies, and business opportunities that can spur growth and development on the continent. Strategic partnerships refer to collaborations among different entities, such as businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), …
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Investing in Agribusiness: Opportunities and Challenges for African Entrepreneurs
Africa is a continent endowed with vast agricultural resources and potential, and the youth population constitutes a significant percentage of its demographic. The combination of these two factors presents a great opportunity for youth entrepreneurs to explore and innovate in the agribusiness industry. Agricultural entrepreneurship is an important sector in Africa that has the potential …
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Africapitalism and Africa’s sustainable development: The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s contribution to the SDGs
The economic philosophy, Africapitalism emerged as a means of fostering economic development in Africa through private sector-led growth. Africapitalism positions the private sector, more importantly, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business enterprise, as the key economic driver of growth and job creation across Africa, while also promoting sustainable development. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading …
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Our Founder, Mr. Tony Elumelu’s Fireside Chat on “View From The Top”, the Dean’s Premier Speaking Series, at Stanford University
“Entrepreneurship is in my DNA.” In this podcast episode, Tony Elumelu explains why he’s dedicating his life to helping others.
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