“Economic transformation lies in the hands of young people, entrepreneurs who have great ideas, energy and audacity of what and how they can contribute to economic growth of the continent” Tony O. Elumelu C.O.N At The Tony Elumelu foundation, we believe that the private sector holds the key to unlocking Africa’s Economic potential. Therefore, youth …
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The Way Forward For South African Entrepreneurs
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TOE’s Session at the United States Institute of Peace
Opening Remark I have been emphatic in my position that the economic transformation of Africa lies in the hands of our young entrepreneurs who have great ideas, energy and audacity of what and how they can contribute to the transformation of the Continent. Unfortunately, in terms of job creation and opportunities for our youth, Africa …
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#TEFALUMNICORNER: Charity, the Designer Who Creates Meaning Through Fashion
Over the years, fashion and designs have taken so many forms and have evolved into something that a lot of us express ourselves in, irrespective of where you are from. well, for some people, it is more of a drive to enhance the confidence of the people around them who wear these clothing designs and …
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#TEFALUMNICORNER: Ramasela Molekwa’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Today on ‘TEF Alumni Corner’, we spotlight South African TEF entrepreneur, Ramasela Queen Molekwa, who is gradually kick starting her dream poultry farm and embarking on her entrepreneurial journey. Q: When did you receive the grant? A: I received the grant on the 9th of December, 2021. Q: Can you tell us about your business? …
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It’s Been 3 Weeks of Rewarding Growth, I Am Ready for the Next Chapter
It’s my third week in the Marketing and Corporate Communication team of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and I must say it has been interesting. The Marketing and Corporate Communication team is tasked with the responsibility of targeting distinct audiences across various social media platforms with varying intents. At the Marketing and Corporate Communication team, we …
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SMEs are to Pay the Same Tax Rates as Large Businesses
Anything that affects entrepreneurs in Africa affects us at TEF. On today’s episode of #TEFAdvocacy, we will be discussing policies affecting entrepreneurs in Namibia. A researcher ranked taxes and levies as No 2 on the Top 5 Challenges Affecting Entrepreneurs in Windhoek, Namibia. According to Lazarus Amukeshe of The Namibian, economists and analysts have called …
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My Third Week as a Tony Elumelu Foundation Graduate Trainee
I can now gladly say I’ve been in the Heirs Holdings group for more than a month and it’s been a wonderful experience. A lot to unpack. I’ve been able to carry with me everything I picked up during the classroom sessions into my job rotation, immerse myself fully and keep up with the fast-paced …
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#TEFALUMNICORNER: Melishia, the lady disrupting Tech in South Africa
Modern technology has paved the way for multi-functional devices like the smartwatch and the smartphone. Computers are increasingly faster, more portable, and higher-powered than ever before. With all of these revolutions, technology has also made our lives easier, faster, better, and more fun. Today on TEF Alumni Corner, we unveil one of our entrepreneurs in South …
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Bureaucracy, Nepotism and Corruption; Its Effect on SMEs in Ghana
On today’s edition of #TEFAdvocacy, we will be shedding light on the challenges faced by Ghanaian entrepreneurs. According to Mensah et al Entrepreneurs have complained about the lack of support for SMEs due to politicization of government-sponsored business loans and corrupt officials in charge of government-sponsored organizations. Focus group interviews with entrepreneurs who have participated …
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Import License Challenges Facing Entrepreneurs in Tunisia
African entrepreneurs! Your success is our success and for this reason, we’ll be looking at policies that affect entrepreneurs in Tunisia. Welcome to Tunisia, home to Africa’s northernmost point and a country with great historical attractions. According to the International Trade Administration, it is quite difficult to access foreign currency by entrepreneurs in Tunisia. This …
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