Jack Ma-backed business competition announces 50 finalists
The top 50 finalists have been selected from 20 countries across 13 different industries, led by agriculture, education and training, and healthcare.
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Africa’s Business Heroes competition is back
ABH conducts a continent-wide search with its partners for 10 outstanding, mission-driven entrepreneurs.
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Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation Announce Donations to Four Southeast Asian Countries
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation announces donations of medical supplies to four Southeast Asian countries.
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Jack Ma Foundation dishes out cash to African 'netpreneurs'
Alibaba founder Jack Ma awards R15 million in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs from across the continent.
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Jack Ma provides valuable lessons for Africa's ICT leaders
Jack Ma retired yesterday, leaving the Alibaba building after two decades. Analysts say African entrepreneurs and ICT leaders.
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Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative official opens for competition
Organisers confirm focus on small enterprises, female entrepreneurs, and those doing work to improve local communities.
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Rwandan govt taps into Alibaba's new economy expertise
Twelve officials complete New Economy workshop at multinational conglomerate's headquarters in Hangzhou, China.
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Google winners look to impact Africa
Anti-corruption, career guidance and public safety feature strongly among competitor offerings.
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MTN Uganda announces US$270,000 start-up fund
Operator also gives third-party access to its Mobile Money Access Programming Interface.
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Africa's first electronic world trade platform in Rwanda
Alibaba's Jack Ma, President Paul Kagame commit to MoUs.
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Alibaba launches e-commerce talent programme in Rwanda
Part of commitment made by Jack Ma during his recent visit to the central African country.
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Alibaba's Ma launches US$10m start-up contest in Jhb
The Jack Ma Africa Netpreneur initiative aims to offer grants to 100 African entrepreneurs and start-ups by 2030.