Hello Venturer,“Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow.” - Roy T BennettThis is how we feel about the current difficulty with accessing our website at certain times. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to get back to providing you with great and accessible content 24/7. Wow, it's been two weeks. We missed you last week, as much as you missed us.However, did you know that it is predicted that entrepreneurs will drive the digital economy of Africa in the nearest future?According to the African Development Bank, 22% of Africa’s working-age population are starting businesses, making up for the highest entrepreneurship rate in the world. Although this figure can be tracked down to the high rate of unemployment on the continent, the impressive ways the people have adapted and turned the challenges into opportunities need to be acknowledged.The continent is not without challenges, but like the rest of the world, innovators are standing up to the challenge. There is an Ivorian who is helping farmers generate an income from bio-waste, while there is an African continental free trade area to foster cross-border ties and promote economic integration on the continent.While we talk about the many developments alongside the challenges in Africa, join us as we explore the future of Africa through digital skills and more.Sheriff OshinSocial Media Manager
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Hello Venturer,“Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow.” - Roy T BennettThis is how we feel about the current difficulty with accessing our website at certain times. Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to get back to providing you with great and accessible content 24/7. Wow, it's been two weeks. We missed you last week, as much as you missed us.However, did you know that it is predicted that entrepreneurs will drive the digital economy of Africa in the nearest future?According to the African Development Bank, 22% of Africa’s working-age population are starting businesses, making up for the highest entrepreneurship rate in the world. Although this figure can be tracked down to the high rate of unemployment on the continent, the impressive ways the people have adapted and turned the challenges into opportunities need to be acknowledged.The continent is not without challenges, but like the rest of the world, innovators are standing up to the challenge. There is an Ivorian who is helping farmers generate an income from bio-waste, while there is an African continental free trade area to foster cross-border ties and promote economic integration on the continent.While we talk about the many developments alongside the challenges in Africa, join us as we explore the future of Africa through digital skills and more.Sheriff OshinSocial Media Manager