Rwanda’s Tech Advances Support Entrepreneurs Filed in: tech, rwanda, ict, entrepreneurs, tech entrepreneurs, smes, sme, carnegie mellon university
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...