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Join E+L on its way to create 3,000 businesses

This is a call to Kenyan university students, unusual ideas and striking projects! If you need the spark that will ignite fire and boost you towards entrepreneurship, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Investors chose Kenya, SA and Nigeria

Africa Business Communities just published a survey stating that international investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as the best African countries on the continent for investment in 2011.

How to protect your biz idea

You have a brilliant idea that you think if executed can make a profitable business enterprise. Unfortunately, you have no capital to turn your dream into reality. Here are some tips on how to protect it

EAC may eliminate MFI cross-border licenses

EAST AFRICA – The EAC is studying the possibility of eliminating Microfinance Institution licenses in the five member states to encourage greater access to financial services to SMEs.

Agribusiness focus on Africa

AFRICA – International Agribusiness Conference to focus in on Africa and its agribusiness sector. Key stakeholders in the agribusiness industry have been invited for an international forum that will discuss ways to promote sustainable agriculture in Africa.