ABH AI Newsletter: Lessons from ABH’s Immersion Trip to China, Insights from Heroes on the Power of Building a Strong Network, and more!
Africa's Business Heroes
We aim to identify, spotlight and support African entrepreneur heroes creating impact in their communities.
Welcome to African AI - Africa’s Business Heroes newsletter that shares stories and articles on African impact, insight, and innovation. We are excited to bring you news from our community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals in Africa.
This past April, Africa’s Business Heroes Top 10 from the past 5 years, accompanied by a few judges and ABH partners, headed to Hangzhou, China for an exchange program with various Alibaba Group business units. In this edition, you will hear reflections from one of our partners and judges, Buntu Majaja, on lessons learned from this exchange program. You will also hear from Albert Munyabugingo, our 2023 Top 10 hero and founder of Kigali-based logistics company - VUBA VUBA, as he reflects on the logistics industry in Africa and what he is learning from industry experts.
Be sure to check out our opportunity desk at the end, where you will find opportunities ranging from career opportunities to courses and programs that our community members are offering. We’re glad you are on this journey with us!
Sincerely,
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We are pleased to announce our Hero Spotlight of the Month: 2023 ABH Top 20 Hero: Dr. Funmi Adewara. Dr. Adewara is the founder of Mobihealth, a company revolutionizing access and delivery of healthcare across Africa and globally through an integrated tele-health platform using Artificial Intelligence and IoT-powered remote point-of-care diagnostic tools.
Mobihealth’s telemedicine app connects users to over 100,000 medical experts from the US, the UK, and other carefully selected countries within minutes. Mobihealth’s telemedicine app connects users to over 100,000 medical experts from the US, the UK and other carefully selected countries of the world within minutes. The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project preparation facility agreement that is expected to bolster the expansion of Mobihealth’s telemedicine services in Nigeria, and also assess the feasibility of establishing similar services in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and Cote d’ Ivoire.
Under the terms of the agreement, Afreximbank will part-finance project preparatory activities that will leverage MobiHealth’s successfully integrated telemedicine proprietary platform, initially piloted in Nigeria, to the four additional countries. This initiative is expected to rapidly lead to the establishment of a network of telemedicine clinics across Africa, fully equipped with out-patient facilities. The project preparation facility of up to USD 1.5 million is expected to advance the Project to bankability, whereupon this is expected to unlock further investments estimated at USD 65 million. Congratulations to Dr. Adewara and MobiHealth on the remarkable achievement from all of us in the ABH community.
Source: Afreximbank ?
We are excited to bring you the various opportunities that are emerging out of our broad community.
Take a look and share them with your network as well. ?
AFRICA’S BUSINESS HEROES CALL FOR APPLICATION CLOSES SOON!
Africa’s Business Heroes Applications close on June 9th! If you have always wanted to become one of Africa’s Business Heroes, you have a chance to apply here?today!
If you are a returning applicant, you can log back into your account with your previously used login details and access your previous application. Make edits and re-submit! It’s that simple.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR CALL FOR APPLICATION FINAL PUSH WEBINAR
Be Inspired and Empowered at the ABH Final Push Event! ? Join us for our "Ask Me How" masterclass featuring ABH judges, Heroes, and business experts. The session is designed to offer you practical strategies and inspiration to elevate your business and submit a winning application. ?
Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with top industry minds and gain tips and advice to become the next Africa’s Business Heroes finalist. ?
Save the date: 5th June 2024?at 2 pm GMT | 4 pm CAT | 5 pm EAT.
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OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR JUDGES AND PARTNERS
Transform Your Business in 12 Weeks with Founders Factory Africa! Are you ready to elevate and take your business to the next level? Apply today for the Business Support Accelerator Program and gain access to expert guidance for 12 weeks, plus $5,000 in funding to help grow your business to the next level. Don’t miss this chance to unlock:
Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your business's market presence and revenue!
Applications will be reviewed and selected based on applicants who submit first before the deadline. ?
Secure your spot by applying before the deadline.
Join Biashara Africa’s Online Small Business Bootcamp 2024 ? This bootcamp would take place on 14th, 21st, and 28th June 2024. ? The bootcamp is designed to support Female, Youth, and People With Disabilities Small Business Owners who operate primarily through online channels with a goal to provide accessible and convenient support to help these entrepreneurs build successful online businesses. ?
The bootcamp is sponsored, though cost may apply for product showcases/ exhibitions events which are optional. Learn more on the event page and follow this registration form to sign up. ?
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