Rwanda’s Tech Advances Support Entrepreneurs Filed in: smes, sme, carnegie mellon university, tech, rwanda, ict, entrepreneurs, tech entrepreneurs
Rwanda recently won the Global Telecom Business Innovation Award for its innovative business model in providing internet access to the country through a public private partnership. South Korea’s largest telecommunications provider, Korea Telecoms, partnered with the Government of Rwanda to launch a 4G network in the country. Korea...
World-Class African Entrepreneurs Filed in: entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs
Senegalese entrepreneur Magette Wade believes that African entrepreneurs should aspire to build world-class businesses, and that financiers should expect the same from them. Wade is the founder and CEO of Toissan, an all-natural skin care brand. Her first business, Adina World Beat Beverages, raised more than $30 million of venture capital...
Kate Spade & Company launches Rwandan-made collection Filed in: rwanda, fdi, entrepreneurs, fashion industry
Global fashionista Kate Spade has launched a collection of products handcrafted by Rwandan artisans. The line of products—called On Purpose—is intended to help a group of 150 women in Masoro, Rwanda to become a profitable supplier to all Kate Spade & Company brands. Watch the videos...