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27/08/2026

EITF 2026 PREPARATIONS HAVE STARTED!

The countdown is officially on! As the 58th Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) approaches, preparations are gaining momentum ahead of the Trade Fair running from 28 August – 6 September 2026 at the Mavuso Trade & Exhibition Centre in Manzini.

I’m looking forward to being part of this important platform - connecting with entrepreneurs, businesses, innovators, creatives, investors and development partners while exploring opportunities for collaboration, trade and sustainable growth.

This year’s theme, “Unlocking Green Economy Opportunities for Sustainable Trade Promotion,” speaks directly to the kind of ecosystem I’m building: enterprise, innovation, technology, sustainability, youth empowerment and economic participation.

The work starts before the gates open.

Let’s build. Let’s connect. Let’s trade. Let’s create opportunities.

📍 Mavuso Trade & Exhibition Centre, Manzini
📅 28 August – 6 September 2026

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26/08/2026

The B2B and Speed Marketing sessions at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2026 are structured to drive fast-tracked growth for pan-African tourism businesses. By directly linking decision-makers from different countries, ATLF's focused business sessions aim to make negotiations easier, open up new market opportunities, and turn important introductions into real business partnerships across Africa.

- Venue: Meropa Casino & Entertainment World
- Location: Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Register to attend: www.tourismleadershipforum.africa/

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50 African Entrepreneurs Shaping the Continent’s Future in 2026

Africa’s next chapter is being built by entrepreneurs solving real problems, creating jobs, developing new technologies and opening opportunities across industries. Crest Africa has recognised 50 entrepreneurs whose businesses and initiatives are contributing to that future.

From AI, fintech, healthcare and agriculture to education, real estate, logistics, manufacturing, media and the creative economy, this year’s list shows just how wide Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape has become.

Meet the 50 entrepreneurs and the businesses behind their work:

• Uzoma Onwudinjo | Global Centre for Executive Excellence (GCEE) & Iconium Consulting Agency (ICA)
• Oladokun Oluwagbenga Israel | Dok Tech Solutions
• Gospel Omotosho | LemFi
• Omolola Shonubi | Key Learning Solutions
• Mike Ikenwa | Univad
• Margaret Obasi | Maziza
• Noah Ibrahim | Novarick Group
• Chidinma Chika | Marchiqa Group Incorporated
• David Ebubedike Obiechina | Dave Holdings Groups & Sinnect Global
• Joy Patrick Ehiagwina | Patjeda Group
• Able Ejiofor | The Executive Growth Roundtable (TEGRO)
• Rhoda Ogbeide | Lhaude Africa
• Israel Oyeyemi | Calvary Farm and Feeds
• Eucharia Vandu James | Entrepreneurs Summit Nigeria (ESPANDG)
• Samuel Aleonomoh | RolepilotAI
• Ifeoma O. Anyanwu | BuildNest Studio
• Olaniyi Adeosun | Technology & AI Ventures
• Ovokeroye Anita Oniovosa | Muse by SVC
• Dr. Krantz Mwantepele | Koncept Group
• Oluwabukunmi Ajayi | Mybag.ng & A*O BY MB
• Onowode Tobore Derick | TripChow Logistics, TripLI Innovative & SAGE Nexus Hub
• Anne Uchendu-Ogunyomi | LavenderCare
• Charles Iloka | ClassDiaspora
• Funmilayo Esther Famuyiwa | Ayosifam Integrated Service Ltd
• Nathaniel Ike | Techclout Africa
• Zainab Gambo | EcoValue Recyclers Hub
• Kolawole John Toluwalase | EKONEXIA Technologies
• Nokolo Chisom Linda | Glamazon Real Estate
• Omodiale Godwin | Branddek Limited, iAgroMarket & African Creators Conference
• Odofin Rofiat Omoloye | LegalTech Ventures
• Wisdom Kwati | Wisdom Kwati Group
• Ayomide Sogbaike | CycloudForte
• Ndu Leonard Chikaodinaka | Growvelt Technologies
• Akinsete Blessing Wuraola | Wura’s Digital Concept
• Dr. Akpem Terese Shadrach | Vet Konect
• Okono Saheed Olamide | Printpadi
• Chioma Ebubedike-Igbokwe, Esq. | Legacy Records & Co Sustain Lab
• Sampson Agboola | imisi HealthCARE LTD
• Amagbaobi Charles Ohanenye | Nestova Global Limited
• Philip Ade-Akanbi | DecisionSpaak Group
• Engr. Ebenezer Isokariari Jnr | Eben UK Resources
• Dr. Sulayman Ibrahim | Abrott Technologies Inc. & Mcmor Technologies Limited
• Joseph Egwu Ogbu | Joe Dlevite Farms
• Kehinde Sola Adetule | ApexCore Consulting Enterprise
• Omobude Clinton | People Operations & HR Strategy
• Salaudeen Kamilah Temitope | Career Connect
• Anthony Precious | Sign Language and Disability Academy (SLDA)
• Dare Mulero | Golden Bright Laundry and Cleaning Services
• Destiny Oboatarhe Emurotu | D-ROSE DRUG MART
• Olamide Balogun | Afroplux International

What makes this list significant is the impact behind the businesses. These entrepreneurs are training young people, supporting farmers, creating employment, expanding access to healthcare and education, developing African technology, building new markets and taking African products and ideas beyond their local markets.

From AI-powered healthcare and agriculture to climate-smart businesses, digital education, cybersecurity, real estate and creative industries, their work reflects a continent where entrepreneurship is increasingly becoming a practical tool for solving economic and social challenges.

📖 Read the full article: https://magazine.thenextafrica.com/crest-africa-names-50-entrepreneurs-shaping-africas-future-in-2026/

26/08/2026

🔥 100 DAYS TO GO! 🔥

The countdown is officially on. ⏳

In less than 100 days, Kigali will be the destination of Africa’s young leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers for the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2026.

🌍 100 days. One voice. One mission.

Are you ready to Shape the Generational Mission?

📍 Kigali, Rwanda
📅 25–27 November 2026

26/08/2026

This Women’s Month, we celebrate the trailblazing women who are actively positioning, facilitating and building Gauteng’s economy.

Meet the dynamic women behind the GGDA Group, Board and Executive Committee, who champion strategic economic infrastructure development, trade and investment facilitation across our province.

Because when women build and lead, Gauteng is empowered.

Are you a Gauteng-based business looking to scale, unlock new trade corridors or explore lucrative investment opportunities? Let the GGDA facilitate your growth journey.

[www.ggda.co.za]
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Constitution Hill (South Africa)
OR Tambo Special Economic Zone
Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
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