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Tony Elumelu becomes the 1st African to receive the Dwight Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Gova-Media

Philanthropist and business man Tony Elumelu was presented with the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award, offered by the Business council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S Business association dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government communities across the globe. Elumelu received this award, handed to him by Kip…

BUSINESS Manufacturing

Adepa Shoes, revolutionizing Made in Ghana Shoes

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017 Gova-Media Adepa Shoes, Fashion, Ghana, Shoes

Adepa Shoes, the company that is revolutionizing made in Ghana shoes. Joshua Debrah, founder and Team leader, shared with us his journey and vision for the company in the years to come. Repositioning Made in Ghana shoes: what is Adepa shoes ? "Adepa shoes was born out of an idea to reposition Made in Ghana…

ECONOMY

15 African startups who made a name for themselves in 2017

December 6, 2017 Gova-Media

Here are 15 African startups, by field of activity, which made them talk during the year 2017, and especially during the last summit of startups emerging and developing countries, organized by Seedstarsworld in Switzerland. The field of health Mali: developed by Boubacar Keita, the MEDfast platform makes it possible to transmit the results of medical analyzes in a…

ECONOMY

Rwanda now offers a visa on arrival for all countries

December 4, 2017 Gova-Media

On November 16, in a statement, the Rwandan government officially announced that all citizens of all countries in the world could benefit from a 30-day visa on arrival, without prior request. Already in place for all African countries and a number of countries outside the continent, from 1 January 2018, this system will expand to…

Culture Inspirations LIFESTYLE MOVIES

Tanzania: Harakati za Lucy, a cartoon that educates young people about sexuality

November 29, 2017 Gova-Media

Harakati za Lucy, an educational methodology that uses modern technology not only to entertain, but also to convey educational messages. 3D animated films and a comic strip were developed around a central character of Lucy. Lucy Tanzanian girl got pregnant, but can not explain to her uncle and her father how she got there. This…

Inspirations LIFESTYLE

The story of King Wazalion in the Wazalvilles Kingdom, a novel by Wazal Ayissi

November 27, 2017 Gova-Media Wazal

Between the scissors and the pen, Wazal Ayissi makes no difference. His overflowing inspiration led him to writing, telling us the story of King Wazalion in the Wazalvilles Kingdom. The extracts: "Once upon a time, in the far north of Cameroon, King Wazalion lived in the Wazalvilles Kingdom. Wazalvilles was a calm, peaceful village where…

ECONOMY Technology

MEST launches new incubator spaces in Lagos and Cape Town

November 24, 2017 Gova-Media

MEST incubators announced the launch of two new Incubator spaces in Lagos, Nigeria, and Cape Town, South Africa, as the program continues to expand its presence across Africa. MEST Incubators in Lagos and Cape Town will act as an extension of the Accra community, offering entrepreneurs the same support, skilled staff, mentorship, network and resources enjoyed…