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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards Honouring Africa’s Women Entrepreneurs

These awards spotlight women in Africa who are breaking barriers, building successful businesses, and transforming communities through innovative, sustainable, and impactful initiatives and solutions

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards. As an award-winning pan-African women’s economic empowerment organisation, AWIEF is committed to closing the gender gap by promoting and supporting women’s entrepreneurship and leadership…

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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Theme for 2025 Conference

AWIEF continues to provide a powerful platform to promote inclusive economic growth and gender equity across the continent

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) has announced the theme for its prestigious annual conference taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa, from 30 to 31 October 2025. As a leading pan-African organisation driving women’s entrepreneurship and innovation, AWIEF continues…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launches Call for Applications for its Growth Accelerator programme with support from African Guarantee Fund and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited

The tri-party collaboration between AWIEF, AGF, and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited was created with the aim to increase access to finance for WSMEs who are driving solutions in different catalytic sectors in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/home-awief/) has partnered with African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and FSDH Merchant Bank Limited to implement its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria and is excited to announce the call for applications. Background Limited access to finance remains a significant barrier for…

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    • Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced as Former South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor Receives Inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award
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Winners of Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2024 Announced as Former South African Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor Receives Inaugural Lifetime Leadership Award

The AWIEF Awards 2024 ceremony was the culmination of the AWIEF2024 Conference, a two-day event that brought together over 500 delegates from more than 50 countries

The 2024 AWIEF (www.AWIEForum.org) Awards celebrated the exceptional achievements of African women entrepreneurs on Friday night at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). The glamorous awards ceremony honored six outstanding winners, selected from a distinguished group of 18 finalists, while also honouring Dr. Naledi Pandor, Former Minister of International…

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    • Announcing the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit
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Announcing the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit

The Summit aims to foster regional collaboration and create new opportunities for business expansion and trade

The U.S. Mission to South Africa, in partnership with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org), is proud to announce the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Southern Africa Regional Alumnae Summit. This highly anticipated 3-day event will take place at the University of Pretoria (UP) Future Africa Campus…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Finalists for the 2024 AWIEF Awards

This year, the finalists have been selected from a diverse group of talented women founders and business owners across the continent, each demonstrating excellence in their respective fields

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org/) is delighted to announce the finalists for the prestigious 2024 AWIEF Awards, set to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Africa’s women entrepreneurs and business leaders. The awards, held annually as part of the AWIEF conference, honor the impact of women…

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    • The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)
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The United States and Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) launch the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa (AWE LESA)

It supports the U.S. National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality and reflects the United States' commitment to advancing gender equity and economic prosperity in Southern Africa

The U.S. Mission to South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announce the launch of the 2024 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program in Lesotho, Eswatini and South Africa. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and…

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Call for Nominations for the 2024 Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards

The AWIEF Awards honor those who drive inclusive economic growth and development through their visionary leadership and innovative business practices

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (www.AWIEForum.org) is thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 AWIEF Awards. This prestigious event celebrates the incredible achievements and contributions of women founders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The AWIEF Awards honor those who drive inclusive economic growth and…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Celebrates a Decade of Women's Entrepreneurship at the 2024 Conference and Awards in Cape Town
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Celebrates a Decade of Women's Entrepreneurship at the 2024 Conference and Awards in Cape Town

The AWIEF2024 conference will convene global thought leaders and industry experts to drive discussions on sustainable growth and equitable business practices

November 2024 — Celebrating a decade of impact, the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) proudly announces the AWIEF2024 Conference and Awards. This milestone event is scheduled for 28th and 29th November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), under the theme “Future for All: Collaborate for Growth.…

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    • Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) and Victoria's Secret Partner to Launch Growth Accelerator in Nigeria – Call for Applications
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Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) and Victoria's Secret Partner to Launch Growth Accelerator in Nigeria – Call for Applications

AWIEF is honoured to collaborate with the world-leading retailer to extend its flagship AWIEF Growth Accelerator to women-owned or women-led SMEs based and operating in Nigeria

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with iconic global brand Victoria's Secret & Co. AWIEF is implementing the programme as part of The Tour Impact Fund, a Victoria's Secret initiative dedicated to advancing gender equality,…