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Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [8/12/2019]
In Johannesburg this week? Learn about the Factory 24 imitative with German businesses at the Entrepreneurs and Tech Developers Meet Up that will be hosted by impact venture Afrolynk in Rosebank on Thursday (12 December).
Elsewhere on the continent, in Nairobi, Mettā in partnership with Jumia will hold a masterclass on pricing on, Tuesday (10 December), this while the Africa Future Summit tour heads to Ghana this Friday (13 December).
This article is part of a weekly series that highlights all the top startup events, competitions, networking sessions, workshops and conferences in Africa.
If you have any event recommendations for us to add to the list, or next week’s, please let us know in the comments below or send us an email.
Not all the events are free and some will require booking in advance. Please click on the event names to find out more information.
East London
Join Startup Grind East London’s end-of-year party.
Date: 12 December, 5.30pm to 9pm
Location: Second Office, 6 Donald Road, East London
Johannesburg
Entrepreneurship and Tech Developer Network
Join the Entrepreneurs and Tech Developers Meet Up under the auspices of Afrolynk in partnership with Deutschconnect, Ukhuhula and Abakhwezeli.
The event will feature an introduction of the Factory 24 initiative as well as networking with leading German businesses as well as young and innovative entrepreneurs.
Date: 12 December, 5pm to 7.30pm
Location: WeWork 1F, 173 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Ghana
Founder Institute Accra holiday party and startup mixer
Join The Founder Institute as it celebrates with local entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, investors, and startup enthusiasts.
Date: 10 December, 6.30pm to 9pm
Location: Impact Hub Accra, F343/4 Otswe Street, Accra
Inspired by the success of Africa Tech Future Summit 2018, the Africa Future Tour 2019 aims to highlight the continent’s network of entrepreneurs, investors, pioneers, and creatives of tomorrow.
The tour will teach fundamentals of frontier tech investments, startup development and ecosystem building via exclusive sessions with award winning local and international experts.
Date: 13 December, 9am to 9pm
Location: Accra, TBA
The National Startup Festival is a one-day event which will feature exhibitions, startup pitch competitions and workshops.
Date: 14 December, 9am to 6pm
Location: University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), LBC Auditorium, Madina, Accra
Kenya
Pricing: How to determine your prices and drive sales
Mettā in partnership with Jumia presents a masterclass on pricing for your business.
Date: 10 December, 10am to 1pm
Location: Mettā Nairobi, 14 Riverside Drive, Suite 6A, Nairobi
Nigeria
Organised by The Founder Institute, this workshop features talks by leading startup founders and is designed to help attendees understand the key ingredients of a successful pitch.
Date: 10 December, 6pm to 9pm
Location: NG HUB, 8 Montgomery Rd, Sabo, Lagos
Mozambique
Startup Grind Maputo hosts Nadu Care CEO Nádia Machiana.
Date: 12 December, 6pm to 8pm
Location: Second Office, 6 Donald Road, East London
Zambia
How To Manage Your Time Effectively As An Entrepreneur
Leaders of Tomorrow chairman Aaron Mashano will conduct this workshop on how entrepreneurs can effectively manage their time.
Date: 11 December, 4pm to 6pm
Location: BongoHive, Thabo Mbeki Road, Lusaka
Zimbabwe
Stanbic Incubation Programme Pitch Night
Join Stanbic Bank Incubator Hub as it selects the first participants of its incubation programme.
Date: 9 December, 5.45pm to 7.30pm
Location: Celebration Ministries International, 162 Swan Drive Borrowdale Road, Borrowdale West, Harare
Join Startup Grind East London’s end-of-year party.
Date: 12 December, 6pm to 9pm
Location: Sabre Business World, 146 Enterprise Road, Harare
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