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African Foundation Grants $16M to 3,200 Entrepreneurs
SolutionsMar 20

African Foundation Grants $16M to 3,200 Entrepreneurs

The Tony Elumelu Foundation just selected 3,200 young African entrepreneurs to receive $5,000 grants and business training starting March 22. Over 265,000 hopefuls from all 54 African countries applied for the life-changing opportunity.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Foundation Empowers 24,000 African Entrepreneurs With $100M
InnovationMar 31

Foundation Empowers 24,000 African Entrepreneurs With $100M

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has invested $100 million in over 24,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, creating 1.5 million jobs and generating $4.2 billion in revenue. In 2026, they just selected 3,200 more young business owners from across all 54 African countries to receive funding, training, and mentorship.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Africa's Mara Foundation Trains 1000s in Blockchain Tech
InnovationApr 24

Africa's Mara Foundation Trains 1000s in Blockchain Tech

A Pan-African foundation is empowering thousands of developers and entrepreneurs with blockchain skills to solve real challenges, from wildlife conservation to financial inclusion. Through hackathons, training programs, and creative projects like wildlife NFTs, they're building an African-led digital future.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Gift Wrappers Raise $27K for South African Wildlife Rescue
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Gift Wrappers Raise $27K for South African Wildlife Rescue

Over 50 volunteers wrapped holiday gifts at a South African mall and raised $27,000 for a nonprofit that rescues injured wildlife. The annual initiative turns festive shopping into funding for first responders who save animals along the Dolphin Coast.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
South African Photographers' Lion Book Supports Conservation
Planet WinsAug 11

South African Photographers' Lion Book Supports Conservation

Wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe have released a stunning coffee table book featuring over 100 images of African lions captured across southern and east Africa. Proceeds from the book support the Lion Management Forum's conservation efforts.

Daily Maverick2 min read
African Foundation Empowers 3,200 Entrepreneurs in 2026
SolutionsMar 21

African Foundation Empowers 3,200 Entrepreneurs in 2026

The Tony Elumelu Foundation will announce 3,200 new entrepreneurs receiving $5,000 grants and training on March 22. Over 265,000 young Africans from all 54 countries applied for the life-changing program.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
African Entrepreneurs Generate $4.2B Through Foundation
SolutionsMar 22

African Entrepreneurs Generate $4.2B Through Foundation

Since 2015, 24,000 young African entrepreneurs have turned small grants into businesses generating $4.2 billion and creating 1.5 million jobs. The Tony Elumelu Foundation's investment in Africa's next generation is proving that targeted support can transform entire economies.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
60 African Parks Study Finds Smart Fencing Works Best
Planet WinsApr 7

60 African Parks Study Finds Smart Fencing Works Best

Scientists studied 60 national parks across 17 African countries and discovered a hopeful middle ground in the heated fencing debate. Partially fenced parks protect wildlife while keeping communities connected to the land.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Tony Elumelu Foundation Backs 24,000 African Entrepreneurs
Acts of KindnessMar 23

Tony Elumelu Foundation Backs 24,000 African Entrepreneurs

A Nigerian billionaire's foundation has invested over $100 million in 24,000 young African entrepreneurs since 2010, tripling its original goal. The initiative has helped create 1.5 million jobs across the continent while maintaining an 80% business success rate.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Pocfarmer Pledges $2M for African Education Foundation
Acts of KindnessJul 13

Pocfarmer Pledges $2M for African Education Foundation

A global agricultural company just committed $2 million to launch a foundation that will bring quality education to underprivileged children across Africa. The initiative will improve schools, train teachers, and create jobs in communities that need them most.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
South African Ranger Protects Wildlife Without Weapons
Acts of KindnessMar 8

South African Ranger Protects Wildlife Without Weapons

Nkateko Mzimba patrols Greater Kruger unarmed as a Black Mamba ranger, then teaches village children why protecting wildlife matters. Her dual mission bridges the gap between conservation and community, proving protection works better with trust than guns.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue
Community HeroesJun 12

Freezing Badger Jasper Survives U.K. Wildlife Rescue

A badger named Jasper arrived at a U.K. wildlife hospital so cold his temperature couldn't even register, but dedicated rescuers refused to give up. His journey from near-death to recovery shows why community wildlife centers matter.

Google News - Wildlife Recovery2 min read
South Africa Uses AI and Drones to Protect Wildlife
InnovationMar 30

South Africa Uses AI and Drones to Protect Wildlife

South African conservationists are pioneering the use of drones, artificial intelligence, and thermal imaging to protect endangered animals and prevent human-wildlife conflict. The technology has already guided 150 elephants safely across 70km at night and counted thousands of animals across 100,000 hectares.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Central African Republic's Ecotourism Brings Hope
Planet WinsApr 8

Central African Republic's Ecotourism Brings Hope

In a country known for conflict, a quiet wildlife tourism success story is unfolding in the forests of Dzanga-Sangha. Forest elephants and gorillas are drawing 800 visitors yearly, creating jobs and showing a different side of the Central African Republic.

Mongabay2 min read
Scientists Extract 50,000-Year-Old DNA from African Fossils
InnovationSep 6

Scientists Extract 50,000-Year-Old DNA from African Fossils

Researchers successfully recovered ancient DNA from antelope fossils up to 50,000 years old in South Africa, achieving what was thought nearly impossible in warm climates. This breakthrough opens new doors to understanding extinct African species and protecting today's wildlife.

Google: fossil discovery2 min read
Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%
Planet WinsMay 6

Uganda's Wildlife Wins: Buffalo Up 29%, Chimps Up 20%

Uganda's latest wildlife report reveals major wins for conservation, with buffalo populations surging 29% and chimpanzees rebounding 20%. While some species face challenges, the overall trend shows that sustained protection efforts are working across the country's parks and reserves.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
World Wildlife Fund Turns 65, Protecting Pandas to Tigers
Videos3d ago

World Wildlife Fund Turns 65, Protecting Pandas to Tigers

Sixty-five years ago today, a small group of naturalists founded the World Wildlife Fund with a bold mission to save the world's most threatened species. Today, WWF's iconic panda logo symbolizes hope for 35 million supporters across nearly 100 countries fighting to protect our planet's wildlife. #

Good News Network2 min read
African Startups Get Korea Partnership in New Trade Program
SolutionsJun 11

African Startups Get Korea Partnership in New Trade Program

African entrepreneurs now have a direct path to Korean markets and investors through a new partnership program launched by the African Continental Free Trade Area and Korea-Africa Foundation. The initiative bridges two continents to help startups scale globally.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
New Push to Triple African Scientist Salaries for Wildlife
SolutionsMay 20

New Push to Triple African Scientist Salaries for Wildlife

A groundbreaking study reveals that paying African researchers fairly could unlock the continent's vast untapped biodiversity knowledge. The findings show a clear path forward: better salaries mean better science and conservation.

AllAfrica - Science2 min read
Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife
Planet WinsApr 16

Surrey Wildlife Trust Raises £40K to Revive Local Wildlife

A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.

BBC Science2 min read

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