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Why the VC model has not worked well in Africa with Ndubuisi Kejeh,… north_east
In this Nairametrics interview with Ndubuisi Kejeh, the founding partner at Mustard, an Africa-focused venture agency, he explained how his company is trying to change the narrative and model of VC in Africa. He also…
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Mustard launches its idea-stage investment vehicle to build global… north_east
Mustard has announced the launch of a £4m investment vehicle to build narrative-led technology ventures from the very start, with like-minded founders and investors. Through this investment model, Mustard will play…
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GQ calls Quip one of the best toothbrushes for under $100 north_east
We’ve really liked the Quip electric toothbrush since we first tested it back in 2017. The main differentiating factor, immediately evident when first see…
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Mpumelelo Mhlongo feature article by New Frame north_east
The para-athlete who broke his own sprint record in Dubai last year is working to transform South Africa’s healthcare system while targeting a storming…
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CapeTalk Radio speak with Mpumi about changing Africa’s… north_east
Mpumelelo Mhlongo talks about the Mpumi2020 campaign, which documents his journey to the next Paralympic Games. His Mpumi2020 campaign is aimed not only at…
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SuperSport’s special feature on Mpumi2020 north_east
As part of their 'Road To Tokyo' series leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games, Supersport are highlighting South Africa's hopeful…
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Mail & Guardian’s feature on Mpumi the accidental… north_east
One of South Africa’s best athletes is making waves internationally and is targeting a third world record. You’ve probably never heard of him. Mpumelelo…
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Quip raises another $40 million for dental care products and… north_east
Quip, the dental care startup that got its start selling electric toothbrushes directly to consumers, has raised $40 million. The money comes in the form of…
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Quip raises millions from singer Demi Lovato and others for its… north_east
Simon Enever and Bill May think they’ve figured out a way to get Americans to actually brush their teeth twice a day. But the Brooklyn, New York-based…
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Film Africa OD launch praised and reviewed by The Guardian north_east
Even in the home entertainment market, African cinema still gets such short shrift from UK distributors that the announcement of an on-demand service from…
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Press release | Film Africa embraces Video on demand
Film Africa, London’s annual celebration of African cinema, is working with VOD platform Okiki to bring the best of contemporary African titles to global…
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Quip names one of the 25 best inventions of 2016 by Time Magazine north_east
Every year, TIME selects the best inventions that are making the world better, smarter and—in some cases—a little more fun. In the past, they have…
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Huffpost asks whether fashion designer Ozwald Boateng can transform… north_east
What does a Savile Row fashion designer have in common with Africa’s forthcoming industrial revolution? Well, in Ozwald Boateng’s case, a lot. Boateng -…
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CNN discusses the ‘My Future Africa’ event and the wind… north_east
A moment as sudden as British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's realization that there was a "wind of change blowing through this continent, whether we like…
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The Guardian covers Ozwald Boateng’s biggest project yet north_east
"Wake up, everybody, no more sleeping in bed!" The soulful acoustics of Grammy-award-winning R&B singer John Legend may be unfamiliar to the large group of…
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Ozwald Boateng: Why our future should be made in Africa north_east
From my motherland, Ghana to the rolling plains of the Serengeti, from the Cape of Good Hope to Tunis, the birthplace of Hannibal besieging the Mediterranean…
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